Babe Pizza
The luminous Cameron Diaz was spotted having lunch on Valentine’s Day at Boot and Shoe Service in Oakland. Leah Garchik’s spy reports, “a few paparazzi were asked to leave the restaurant.”…
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Marcia Gagliardi is an SF-based restaurant columnist and culinary personality, well-known for her groundbreaking 19-year-old tablehopper newsletter, offering an insider's take on restaurant news.
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Miss Pearl's Restaurant & Lounge Reopens Tonight
After that mess of a flood in October, MISS PEARL’S in Oakland is reopening. And what a night to do so: tonight, on Mardi Gras! Designer Anthony Laurino has made some changes to the décor, but chef Eddie Blyden will still be rocking his menu of modern Southern dishes…
(Velvet) Underground Dining
Well, look at that, Lou Reed having lunch at the St. Francis Fountain.…
Lou Reed
(Velvet) Underground Dining
February 21, 2012
Well, look at that, Lou Reed having lunch at the St. Francis Fountain.
Rock Stars in the Fast Lane at A16
June 7, 2011
According to this tweet from Michael Murphy, A16 was busy with rock star diners last night: U2’s drummer Larry…
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Big Oakland Update
Whew, the Diablo Dish had a big update on Oakland projects, but here’s the quick recap: Paul Canales has released a few details about his still-unnamed space next to Flora (“he’s strongly considering adding a small, curated wine shop where customers can buy bottles of wine to…
POTUS on Tour
The city was all abuzz last week with a visit from President Barack Obama, who made an unexpected pit stop at Great Eastern in Chinatown for some dim sum to go. There’s been a huge (and slightly misinformed) hubbub over the fact that the restaurant still serves shark’s…
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Brasa Opens in Berkeley; Angeline's Takes a Quick Break to Expand
Opening tonight, Tuesday February 21st, is BRASA in the former eVe Restaurant space. As previously mentioned, husband-and-wife team Christopher and Veronica Laramie converted eVe into this fast-casual spot serving Peruvian cuisine, focusing on rotisserie chicken and Peruvian street food. There is also takeout and delivery. 1960 University…
Royally Feasting
Last Thursday, the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent dined at Park Tavern (grande dame Denise Hale was in their party). Since one is supposed to address the Princess as Your Royal Highness, imagine being a server that night: “Your Royal Highness, would you like the chicken [she did] or…
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
Royally Feasting
February 21, 2012
Last Thursday, the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent dined at Park Tavern (grande dame Denise Hale was in their party). Since one is supposed to address the Princess as Your Royal Highness, imagine being a server that night: “Your Royal Highness, would you like…
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Author and Chef Events, Including the Sassy Gail Simmons
On Tuesday February 28th, Gail Simmons of Top Chef and Top Chef: Just Desserts will be at the Marin Art & Garden Center to discuss her new book, Talking with My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater. There will be a discussion, book signing, and VIP dessert reception…