Sideways at the Bar
A tipster let me know Rex Pickett, author of Sideways, was spotted at the Hog Island Oyster Co. bar at the Ferry Building “slurping oysters and sipping New Zealand wines. Miles and Jack were there in spirit.”…
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Rex Pickett
Sideways at the Bar
July 3, 2012
A tipster let me know Rex Pickett, author of Sideways, was spotted at the Hog Island Oyster Co. bar at the Ferry Building “slurping oysters and sipping New Zealand wines. Miles and Jack were there in spirit.”…
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Update on the Gold Dust Lounge, Lightning Tavern Opens, Gold Star Bar Changing Owners
ABC license activity reveals where the GOLD DUST LOUNGE is relocating to in Fisherman’s Wharf: 165 Jefferson Street (a comment on Facebook clarifies further that it’s “in the Pacific Fair Shops a few doors down from the Rainforest Café and the Wax Museum”). Time will tell when they…
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(Sponsored): Act Quickly, Because tablehopper's Insider Picks on Gilt City Are Ending Soon
Do you subscribe to Gilt City San Francisco? This is your last chance to check out the tablehopper’s special Insider Week, featuring Marcia “the tablehopper” Gagliardi’s favorite restaurants, lifestyle brands, local businesses, and more.
Ending VERY soon are these extra-tasty offers: Tuesday tapas and paella at Contigo,…
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New Spots in the 650: 31st Union and Delizie
A couple of new openings for you 650 dwellers. First, 31ST UNION is now open in San Mateo in the former Bollywood Indian Cuisine space, featuring American comfort food with local ingredients in a small-plates format by executive chef Paul Burzlaff (and owner David Hunsaker). There are also classic…
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Wine News: Iberian Tasting Event; New Wine Bars and Tasting Rooms
For those of you more interested in European wine rivalries than soccer ones, head to the Mission on Friday July 13th, when ~18 REASONS~ will be hosting the Skrewcap Iberian Summer Wine Tasting, featuring a showdown between Portuguese and Spanish wines. Really, though, it’s less of a competition and…
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July 3, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: star-spangled.
This week's tablehopper: star-spangled.
When catering rules: the wickedly good fried chicken (grandma’s recipe!) from Tango & Stache. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Salutations, my fellow Americans. You fired up for the holiday tomorrow? We have a quick recap in the socialite for you on a few Fourth…
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This week's tablehopper: star-spangled.
Salutations, my fellow Americans. You fired up for the holiday tomorrow? We have a quick recap in the socialite for you on a few Fourth of July activities to consider. Just a piece of advice: be sure to call any restaurant before heading over tomorrow—a lot are taking the…
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Bastille Day Parties and Specials
Saturday July 14th is Bastille Day, and it’s just around the corner. You’d best get ready to unpack your berets and stinky cheeses in honor of the other red, white, and blue. It’s a great excuse to raise a glass of French wine to liberté, egalité, fraternité…
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Fourth of July Options Around Town (and Across the Bridges)
Fourth of July is upon us tomorrow, and you’ve got to do something to celebrate independence, summer, and good ole American food traditions. Here are some of the special events happening around town, and beyond.
For all this summer celebrating, you’ll need some sunshine, so head to the…