Selma Blair
Pregnant Munchies
April 12, 2011
A “very pregnant” Selma Blair and her boyfriend Jason Bleick had a meal at Cotogna (my spotter said she had the pork for two!).…
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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Market News: A.G. Ferrari and Cal-Divis Market, Deli, and Wine Merchant
The gourmet Blue Fog Market at California and Divisadero may have closed, but the new specialty market taking its place, CAL-DIVIS MARKET, DELI, AND WINE MERCHANT, will keep the artisan vibe alive. Jerad Ruhl, previously at Ottimista-Enoteca Café, and his wife are behind the latest incarnation. Blue Bottle…
Some Lively Sightings
Blake Lively of Gossip Girl came in to lunch at Cotogna. A tablehopper reader said she ordered lots of pasta, and reportedly took some with her. She also took pictures with chef Tusk in front of the rotisserie.
Her next photoshoot was at Swensen’s Ice Cream, where she ordered…
Blake Lively
Some Lively Sightings
April 12, 2011
Blake Lively of Gossip Girl came in to lunch at Cotogna. A tablehopper reader said she ordered lots of pasta, and reportedly took some with her. She also took pictures with chef Tusk in front of the rotisserie.
Her next photoshoot was at Swensen’…
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A Few Menu Specials and Options Around Town
This column is turning into a beast, so I’m gonna keep this entry short: chef Gregory Short of ~MASA’S~ is offering a new tapas menu on Fridays at the Masa’s Bar from 5:30pm-9:30pm. Items include Ibérico ham croquettes ($9), saucisson d’homard ($12), a…
I Ate My Heart Out in San Francisco
Sunday night diners at Don Pisto’s in North Beach were treated with a sighting of Tony Bennett, who came in for dinner. Owner Pete Mrabe said, “My drunk dining room of twenty-somethings were cheering and clapping as he was leaving. He told me it was the best Mexican…
Tony Bennett
I Ate My Heart Out in San Francisco
April 12, 2011
Sunday night diners at Don Pisto’s in North Beach were treated with a sighting of Tony Bennett, who came in for dinner. Owner Pete Mrabe said, “My drunk dining room of twenty-somethings were cheering and clapping as…
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Wild Foods Dinner with Connie Green at Americano
I sometimes wish I could clone myself, because then I could attend this cool dinner to be hosted by chef Kory Stewart of ~AMERICANO~ Restaurant at Hotel Vitale. The event is on Sunday April 17th, and guest chef Michael Tuohy of Grange Restaurant and forager and author Connie Green of…
Mac Tonight
The latest star sightings at Venticello include John McEnroe, and James Spader and his son also came in for dinner.…
A Change in Command at the GGRA
I received an invite to meet Rob Black, the new executive director for the Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA), and was wondering where Kevin Westlye was off to (he held the position for the past seven years). Ends up he is working as president of High Flying Foods (behind Firewood…