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New Market Locations for The Epicurean Trader, Luke's Local

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New Market Locations for The Epicurean Trader, Luke's Local

Fans of the well-stocked shelves at THE EPICUREAN TRADER will have a new (and fourth) location at the Ferry Building Marketplace, starting December 2nd. Not only will you find their selection of artisan culinary, sustainable wine, and craft spirits, but they will also be offering organic produce, prepared foods, farmstead…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2020

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Closures Include M.Y. China, Mozzeria, and More, Plus Restaurant Break-Ins

This is such a big ugh: one year ago, we were feasting on seven kinds of crab for a tablehopper crab and Cognac dinner with Rémy Martin at ~M.Y. CHINA~, and now the restaurant from owners Martin Yan and Ronny and Willy Ng (Koi Palace) has sadly closed after…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2020

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510 Updates: Shawarmaji Open, Huangcheng Noodle House Returning

I was happy to see SHAWARMAJI post on Instagram that his new brick-and-mortar location has opened in Uptown Oakland (in the former Gastropig space)! You may have experienced Jordanian Mohammad Abutaha’s awesome wraps during his pop-up at Forage Kitchen or at Reem’s here in SF, and I’m…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2020

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(Sponsored): SF Cheese Fest: Holiday Edition--Cheese Boards & More!

We all need more cheese and cheer this holiday season! Join the California Artisan Cheese Guild for a virtual SF Cheese Fest: Holiday Edition on Saturday December 12th at 5pm PT with Lady & Larder. In this DIY workshop, you’ll learn pro tips and tricks for creating a stunning…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2020

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(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win Pop-Up Magazine's Issue in a Box!

tablehopper and Pop-Up Magazine are teaming up to give away Pop-Up Magazine’s first issue in a box! This special food-themed issue—arriving just in time for the holidays—is filled with unforgettable stories told in unexpected ways through stunning visuals, interactive objects, captivating audio, delicious treats, and more. This…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2020

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December 1, 2020 - This week's tablehopper: time for strong nog.

This week's tablehopper: time for strong nog. Had to share my Dad’s masterful turkey-carving job this year, and Mom’s two cranberry sauces and sweet potato soufflé. (Yes, we also had two kinds of gravy, and I’m grateful for it!) Not pictured: the fennel-spiked stuffing, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 30, 2020

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This week's tablehopper: time for strong nog.

Howdy, friends. I hope you were able to enjoy Thanksgiving in whatever form you had it (or didn’t!) and could downshift over the long weekend while the intensity keeps building around us. Ooof. Breathe. I was so happy to get off Twitter for a couple days and be up…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 30, 2020

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New Openings/Moves Include Aquitaine, Bacco, and Abu Salim from Old Jerusalem

One year ago, at the end of 2019, chef-owner Laurent Manrique (Cafe de la Presse) and business partner Andrew Fidelman closed the Financial District location of their Southwest French wine bar and bistro, AQUITAINE, and put everything into storage until their new Castro location was ready. Of course, the pandemic…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2020

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Restaurant Reopenings (Gardenias!) and Expansions: Lily Starts Takeout Dinner Service, Señor Sisig Vegano

I’m so happy to report that GARDENIAS has reopened in Lower Pacific Heights/Upper Fillmore. Chef-owners Dana Tommasino and Margie Conard (previously Woodward’s Garden) have opened for dining in their new outdoor shared space and on their charming back patio, serving their seasonal magic with dishes like scallop…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2020

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Farewell to Iconic SF Restaurateurs Cecilia Chiang, Sylvie Le Mer, Sam DuVall

The day after I sent my previous tablehopper newsletter, one of our city’s most treasured culinary icons departed this mortal plane, our matriarch of Chinese cuisine, Madame Cecilia Chiang. What a force. She made being 100 years old look youthful—and the way she lived, it was like she…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2020