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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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The Starlet

Power Dining at Venticello

One of my dining spies noticed Hollywood honcho Michael Ovitz had dinner last Tuesday at Venticello with Mark Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders and son of the late Al Davis. My source surmises: “Not sure if you remembered reading, but Ovitz was behind a push to get the Raiders…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Michael Ovitz

Power Dining at Venticello December 13, 2011 One of my dining spies noticed Hollywood honcho Michael Ovitz had dinner last Tuesday at Venticello with Mark Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders and son of the late Al Davis. My source surmises: “Not sure if you remembered reading, but Ovitz was…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Comal Opening in Berkeley (with Chef Matt Gandin) public
The Chatterbox

Comal Opening in Berkeley (with Chef Matt Gandin)

I’ve been trying to get official information on this project since July, and some details have finally been released (Scoop has their story here). Opening in 2012 is COMAL, a project from owner and first-time restaurateur John Paluska, the former manager for Phish. The focus will be on rustic,…
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Brassica Hits Its Stride, La Condesa Goes Daytime public
707 Scout

Brassica Hits Its Stride, La Condesa Goes Daytime

By 707 correspondent, Deirdre Bourdet. BRASSICA—the Cindy Pawlcyn and Sean Knight concept that took over the Go Fish space in St. Helena—seems to be hitting its stride just in time for the holidays. On a recent food bender (generously hosted by the restaurant), I was lovin’ on their…
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The Regular

Haven

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Haven Opens Wednesday in Oakland 44 Webster St. Oakland (at Embarcadero West) 510-663-4440 havenoakland.com $$$ Kim Alter, chef Cuisine * American (Contemporary) * Californian Features * Bar…
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