Michael Dukakis
Power Greeks
January 3, 2012
Michael Dukakis and his wife Kitty were spotted having dinner at Kokkari the day after Christmas.…
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 Late Night Bites
A few bites for you nightowl types: ~DOBBS FERRY~ is serving a $5 meal-in-a-bowl inspired by the daily staff meal. Past meals have included pork confit and an apple-Brussels sprout salad, or fish and chips with fries. It’s served from 10:30pm-12am (Sunday starts…
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You Don't Want to Miss This: Speed Rack San Francisco!
Ready, set, go! SPEED RACK SAN FRANCISCO is looking for the fastest female bartender in the city on Sunday January 8th—be there to see who takes home the title of Miss Speed Rack San Francisco. A national cocktail competition with stops in 10 cities, Speed Rack promotes women in…
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Pop-Ups and Special Dinners
A few cool dinners for your radar: first up, while chef Joseph Humphrey gets ready to open ~DIXIE~ in the Presidio very soon, he is hosting a series of sneak peek pop-up dinners at Guest Chef in Oakland from January 3rd-15th. It’s a simple two-course prix-…
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Honor Bar, Grill & Cocktails Opening in Emeryville
Due to open tonight (maybe?) in Emeryville is HONOR BAR, GRILL & COCKTAILS, with bar manager Alex Smith (Gitane) and chef Jordan Grosser (Stag Dining Group). The press release mentions cocktails like the Guy Fawkes (gin, PX sherry, Amaro Montenegro, maraschino, acid phosphate, and absinthe), Porfiriato (tequila, guajillo-infused mezcal,…
Duuuuude! Check Out That White Truffle! Yeah, Man! Sweet.
Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives came to La Toque at The Westin Verasa Napa on Christmas Eve to source a special ingredient for the holiday (no, it wasn’t more hair bleach). Ends up Guy was in need of fresh white truffles for his family’s Christmas…
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(Sponsored): The Ultimate Culinary Getaway at Yountville's Moveable Feast
The culinary capital of the Napa Valley, Yountville will ring in 2012 with its third annual Moveable Feast promotion. As part of Moveable Feast, participating restaurants, wineries, and hotels will offer food lovers the town’s world-famous culinary and wine experiences at a special value. Available January 1st through…
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Oakland Openings: The Night Light, and The Parkway Returns
Two new Oakland projects to watch: opening in the former Sweet Jimmie’s on Broadway is THE NIGHT LIGHT, from owners Douglas Kinsey and John Nackley (they both worked at Radio and Ruby Room, and have known each other for more than 20 years). The lounge is going to have…
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In 2012, It's Time for These Things to Be Shelved
Yup, it’s another year, which means it’s my annual opportunity to gather some grist for my cranky mill. Nope, no 2011 recap of my favorite meals here, nor a hot trend prediction recap (“This year is all about MARSHMALLOWS! And flax! And Peruvian food (again).”). It’s time…
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January 3, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: start strong, finish strong.
This week's tablehopper: start strong, finish strong.
The fabulous mignardise cart at Masa’s, at the end of my last meal out in 2011. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Happy New Year, gang! Did you have a fabulous, celebratory weekend? I hope your holidays were grand. Mine had a bit…