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Even More Evil Things to Tempt You at Tony's Pizza Napoletana

As if Tony Gemignani’s menu of pizzas at ~TONY’S PIZZA NAPOLETANA~ wasn’t enough, he’s added some intriguing new items as well. Perhaps the most notable addition is his new gluten-free pizza that he has been perfecting for nine months. It is cooked in its own…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

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Chef and Pastry Chef Moves

Over in Bernal Heights, ~LOCAVORE~ has promoted chef de cuisine Jonathan Merritt to executive chef; chef Jason Moniz will remain as one of the partners/owners of Locavore, but he will be working on special projects such as expanding their sausage business. There shouldn’t be a dramatic change in…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

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Hustlin' at Quince

This sighting is gonna be hard to beat (cough): Larry Flynt was spotted at Quince with his wife—and let’s just say the gold-plated wheelchair (with red velvet pillows) was hard to miss. He was in with his wife to meet Phil Bronstein, and was reportedly seen complimenting…

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Larry Flynt

Hustlin' at Quince May 31, 2011 This sighting is gonna be hard to beat (cough): Larry Flynt was spotted at Quince with his wife—and let’s just say the gold-plated wheelchair (with red velvet pillows) was hard to miss. He was in with his wife to meet…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

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Juice Bar with a Cause Coming to the Bayview

If all goes well, a new juice bar/café will be joining the growing roster of food venues coming to Third Street in the Bayview, this one with a community-minded goal: youth development agency Hunters Point Family (HPF) plans to open GET FRESH JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ at 5600…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

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Steel Yourself

On Thursday night, Danielle Steel came in to Wayfare Tavern, looking “amazing, classy, and regal.” (To be expected, after her comments in this Wall Street Journal profile.) She had pea soup, and my spy says she finished her Wayfare “Le Grand” burger. Atta girl.…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

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Pollo Campero Voted In

By Daniel Azarkman After over a year of deliberation and not-so-promising town hearings, my former employers at POLLO CAMPERO confirm that they will finally be opening a San Francisco location. The fast-casual chicken chain started 40 years ago in Guatemala and is absolutely everywhere in Central America,…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

New Owner at Place Pigalle; Churchill Opens

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New Owner at Place Pigalle; Churchill Opens

According to posts in UrbanDaddy and the Inside Scoop, PLACE PIGALLE in Hayes Valley has reopened with new owners (but don’t worry, the pool table and couches remain). The new owners are Michael O’Connor and Jason Perkins, who recently opened Brick & Mortar Music Hall in the former…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011

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No Mopin' Here

Local treasure Armistead Maupin was spotted dining at the Grand Café with a group of gentlemen (his musical, Tales of the City, is currently running at the nearby ACT). He had the escargots and duck entrée with a glass of the Mumm “red label,” and observers said it looked like…

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More Food Truck Gatherings: Larkspur and Berkeley

The mobile food movement is not showing any signs of stopping; quite the opposite. Up in Larkspur, new gathering FOOD TRUCK CRUSH is happening every Friday (through September) from 4pm-8pm at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Ferry travelers or just plain hungry people will have tasty choices like the Indian…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 31, 2011