Marcia Gagliardi

Now open after its seven-week renovation (by designer Tonya Beluschi), ~E&O TRADING COMPANY~ is now E&O ASIAN KITCHEN, plus a new look and refreshed menu for diners (chef Sharon Nahm collaborated with chef Arnold Eric Wong on the dishes). New menu items include Asian “gnocchi” with…

Starting Sunday July 29th, ~MAVEN~ in the Lower Haight is going to be launching weekend brunch. Yes, and with Kate Bolton’s fab cocktails, you are gonna be set. A peek at the menu reveals eggs Benedict, a vegetarian omelet with housemade ricotta, duck hash with a duck egg, souffléd…

There’s some sad news over the wire today: it appears that OLD SHANGHAI on Geary has closed. The lights are out, the door is locked, and the phone number is disconnected. Those of you craving Shanghai soup dumplings (xiao long bao) may have to head somewhere new. Does anyone…

On Thursday July 19th, Jon Darsky’s ~DEL POPOLO~ pizza truck will be popping up at ~THE AMERICAN GRILLED CHEESE KITCHEN~ from 5pm-9pm. Del Popolo will be serving three pizzas: the margherita, bianco, and one with mozzarella, rapini, spicy salami, red onion, and chile oil. There will also be beers…

Some chef news around town: first, chef Spencer O’Meara has left PARAGON after 12 years in the kitchen; he is taking a break and enjoying some time off—we’ll see what he decides is his next move. The new chef is Kevin Scott, and is coming over from…

Outside Lands returns to San Francisco this August 10th-12th, with the same exciting musical lineup and delicious festival food we’ve grown to expect from this event. If you just can’t wait, or just can’t make it this year, never fear! Outside Lands will be doing a few…

Love meat but looking for something a little unusual? Try the July Misfit dinner at ~GRAND CAFÉ~ from Thursday July 19 through Sunday July 22, featuring guinea hen from Biagio Artisan Meats in Sonoma. Look for guinea hen terrine with local fruit mostarda ($14); grilled guinea hen heart and crispy…

Well, it’s not exactly 7x7’s Big Eat, but it should be fun anyway: on Thursday August 9th, the Contemporary Jewish Museum will be hosting The Big Eat: A CJM Mixtape, a collection of presentations and talks exploring the connections between art and food in Jewish culture. Participating chefs…