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Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi

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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New Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch Options public
The Chatterbox

New Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch Options

Some new eats for your radar: first, the Mission’s fabulous empanada maker, VENGA EMPANADAS is now open for breakfast, starting at 8:30am. Swing by for a breakfast empanada fresh out of the oven, or a medialuna-Argentine croissant in plain, chocolate, or membrillo (quince). And this week only: buy…
Marcia Gagliardi
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New Openings (and Coming Soon) Around Town public
The Chatterbox

New Openings (and Coming Soon) Around Town

According to The Richmond SF blog, CHOMP N’ SWIG has replaced Cafe Mereb, serving coffee and pastries starting at 7am, and sandwiches and beer as the day goes on. Happy hour is Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm. Open Tue-Wed 8am-9pm, Thu-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-9pm. Oh, and there’s a deal on…
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Good News for Cervecería de MateVeza on Dolores Park public
The Lush

Good News for Cervecería de MateVeza on Dolores Park

Good news via Mission Loc@l: the Planning Commission approved the plans for CERVECERÍA DE MATEVEZA, the Argentine restaurant and (small) brewery that wants to open in the former Lilah Belle’s space at the corner of Church and 18th Street. To recap, the plan is to offer empanadas from…
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The Starlet

Poppin' at the Pop-Up

At last night’s pop-up dinner at Bar Tartine with Sarah Kirnon, there were a couple very special guests in the packed house: Dave Chapelle, who is a big fan of Kirnon’s cooking, and Michael Pollan, who was overheard saying it was the best fried chicken he’s had…
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The Starlet

Michael Pollan

Poppin' at the Pop-Up February 14, 2012 At last night’s pop-up dinner at Bar Tartine with Sarah Kirnon, there were a couple very special guests in the packed house: Dave Chapelle, who is a big fan of Kirnon’s cooking, and Michael Pollan, who was overheard saying it…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Dave Chapelle

Poppin' at the Pop-Up February 14, 2012 At last night’s pop-up dinner at Bar Tartine with Sarah Kirnon, there were a couple very special guests in the packed house: Dave Chapelle, who is a big fan of Kirnon’s cooking, and Michael Pollan, who was overheard saying it…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A Couple Meatier Options in Oakland and Berkeley public
The Chatterbox

A Couple Meatier Options in Oakland and Berkeley

Chowhound and Grub Street mention TELEGRAPH, a newly opened spot that took over the former Mama Buzz café. On the menu: bagels and Pepples donuts in the morning (plus espresso and coffee drinks from Mr. Espresso), and housemade sausages for lunch and dinner, like wild boar and pear or whiskey…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Winemaker Dinners at Salt House and AQ public
The Lush

Winemaker Dinners at Salt House and AQ

For those of you who like winemaker dinners, here are a few for your consideration. ~SALT HOUSE~ is launching “In The House,” a dinner series with California winemakers. Each dinner will be three courses with four wines for a very affordable $49 (tax and tip are extra). The first dinner…
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