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Chef Changes at Chez Panisse: Jean-Pierre Moullé Is Retiring, Cal Peternell Taking His Place

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Chef Changes at Chez Panisse: Jean-Pierre Moullé Is Retiring, Cal Peternell Taking His Place

I have been sitting on this news for a couple months, and of course I get this release minutes after my column posts. Today ~CHEZ PANISSE~ officially announces chef Jean-Pierre Moullé is retiring from his position. In a press release from Chez Panisse, Alice Waters writes, “Jean-Pierre will…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

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Coming Soon from Deli Board: 1058hoagie

The very sick mind behind DELI BOARD, Adam Mesnick, is launching 1058HOAGIE later this month (he’s targeting mid-April). Like the original Deli Board, you’ll be able to pick up a hoagie from the Deli Board back door a couple nights a week, and they will also be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

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Pop-Ups Galore This Week (and Moving Forward)!

All kinds of pop-ups this month, starting this Wednesday April 4th: Jake Godby of Humphry Slocombe is back at Truck for TRUCK STOP CAFE. Here’s a peek at the menu, which includes sticky hominy fritters with “Hidden Valley” yogurt ($7), duck fat Chex mix ($5), and a fried…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

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Pastry Chef Shuffle: Lisa Lu Leaves Jardinière for Central Kitchen

After noticing this help wanted ad on Craigslist, I figured out the pastry chef of ~JARDINIÈRE~, Lisa Lu, has departed. (Her departure has been confirmed, although her replacement has not been hired yet.) Through the grapevine, I learned she is going to work with Thomas McNaughton (flour + water, Central Kitchen)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

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Tidbits: Chai-Yo Gets Refreshed, a Third Enjoy Vegetarian Is Coming, Pastores Closes

Russian Hill residents may notice a new look for the Thai CHAI-YO on Polk: there’s a new sign, upholstery, tabletops, and a second section is being expanded—it will go from about 8 or 10 seats to 20. 1331 Polk St. at Pine, 415-771-2562. ENJOY VEGETARIAN…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

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Oakland Updates: Charlie Hallowell's World, Marzano Expands, and Brundo Culinary Studio

Chef-owner Charlie Hallowell (Pizzaiolo, Boot and Shoe Service) is never one to sit still. Diablo Dish brings news of another Hallowell Oakland project, “a bar and grill concept, [that] will be right across the street from the recently expanded Boot & Shoe in the former home of the Lounge…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

Pizzalina Coming to San Anselmo; Tsukiji in Mill Valley Closes

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Pizzalina Coming to San Anselmo; Tsukiji in Mill Valley Closes

Hopefully opening this fall in San Anselmo will be PIZZALINA, a Neapolitan-style pizzeria (with a local, organic, and sustainable focus) and wine bar from owner Louise Franz. She has trained and is certified as a pizzaiolo with the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, and has been working for the last…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

Get Your Tickets Fast: David Chang Comes to SF on July 17th

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Get Your Tickets Fast: David Chang Comes to SF on July 17th

Did you get your ticket yet? Last week I mentioned on Twitter that chef David Chang (Momofuku empire leader, Lucky Peach) will be in town for a City Arts & Lectures conversation with Adam Savage (host of Mythbusters). The event is Tuesday July 17th at the Herbst Theatre. Tickets are…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012

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A High Time at Hog Island Oyster Company

Kathleen Turner, in town performing in the play High at the Curran Theater, was spotted dining at Hog Island Oyster Company in the Ferry Building. Grub Street says she was there several times, once enjoying a platter of oysters while at the bar (atta girl).…

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Specials and Ways to Save During Tax Time

Nothing quite like going over your spending for the year to make you want to rein things in. Or maybe you’re looking down the barrel of a big, fat tax payment. Fortunately a few places around town have some offers this month to help you pinch a few pennies:…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 03, 2012