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The Chatterbox

New Chef (and a New Name) for Bonny Doon's Cellar Door in Santa Cruz

The CELLAR DOOR, the restaurant in Bonny Doon’s tasting room, has a knack for hiring excellent talent. Since chef Charlie Parker left, the Scoop announces the replacement is Ryan Shelton, who hails from Baumé Restaurant in Palo Alto, as well as Chez TJ in Mountain View, and The Ritz-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 27, 2012

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The Lush

Two Options for Your Beer Radar

On Saturday April 28th, Slow Food San Francisco and the San Francisco Brewers Guild present Slow Beer. Over 25 handcrafted beers by the San Francisco Brewers Guild members will be showcased along with artisanal food provided by local producers. Participants include: ThirstyBear Brewing, Magnolia, Hog Island Oysters, Monk’s Kettle,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 27, 2012

(Sponsored): Name the Big Red Guy at the Drake and Win!

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The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored): Name the Big Red Guy at the Drake and Win!

Union Square’s Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel, needs your help naming the “Big Red Guy” who presides over Bar Drake in the lobby. He’s over 12-feet tall and really needs a name! Enter your best ideas on the Sir Francis Drake’s Facebook page for a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 27, 2012

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March 27, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: the hangry games.

This week's tablehopper: the hangry games. The housemade tofu at Izakaya Yuzuki. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, stormy afternoon. The wet weather definitely has me heading to the movies more often these days—I was so fired up to go see Jiro Dreams of Sushi over the weekend. I…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2012

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: the hangry games.

Hello, stormy afternoon. The wet weather definitely has me heading to the movies more often these days—I was so fired up to go see Jiro Dreams of Sushi over the weekend. I know, I know, everyone is talking about it, but really, it’s one of those films many…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2012

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The Socialite

Hop Hop Hop: Easter Options

EASTER SUNDAY is coming up fast on April 8th. Hop on over to any of these dining options for a real Easter treat. In case you’re wondering, yes, you should make a reservation. Great timing, ~GRAND CAFÉ~ will unveil their new weekend brunch on Easter Sunday featuring a new…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2012

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The Socialite

Tasty Ways to Celebrate Passover

In 2012, PASSOVER starts at sundown on Friday April 6th. Here’s a little list to get your meal planning started for the celebrations. Many restaurants book up quickly, so make resos now! For the fifth year, ~PERBACCO~ is hosting their annual Italian Passover dinner. Chef-owner Staffan Terje and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2012

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March 23, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: put a bird on it.

This week's tablehopper: put a bird on it. Soft scramble with rabbit sausage at State Bird Provisions. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello and welcome to the Friday club. Yeah, it’s a good place to be—I’m already plotting how late I can sleep in tomorrow, mama needs…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 22, 2012

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: put a bird on it.

Hello and welcome to the Friday club. Yeah, it’s a good place to be—I’m already plotting how late I can sleep in tomorrow, mama needs it. Wednesday night was a late one: I was out with the fun cyclist couple who bid on my tablehopping auction for…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 22, 2012

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The Regular

State Bird Provisions

Homecomings are sweet, both for those making the happy return, and those who expectantly awaited the comeback. In the case of husband-and-wife chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, many fans of their unique and very personal culinary approach wondered when they would reappear after the closure of the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 22, 2012