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The Regular

Beretta

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Shake It Up at Beretta's Series of Educational Cocktail Classes 1199 Valencia St. San Francisco (at 23rd St.) 415-695-1199 berettasf.com $$ Cuisine * Bar * Italian * Small Plates…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 02, 2011

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In 2011, Please Send These Things to Heaven

Or to hell. Whatever, it’s a new year, so let’s just give these things a rest, shall we? 1. As a dedicated and daily espresso drinker (addicted? Who, me?), nothing chaps my hide more than receiving a bowl of those cursed cubes of light brown sugar that take,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

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December 31, 2010 - This week's tablehopper: snark attack.

This week's tablehopper: snark attack. The Make-Out Room (where it’s always New Year’s Eve-meets-the prom). Why hello there. You polishing your silver, your Champagne flutes, and hopefully your dancing shoes? The city is gearing up for what is always the worst night to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: snark attack.

Why hello there. You polishing your silver, your Champagne flutes, and hopefully your dancing shoes? The city is gearing up for what is always the worst night to get a cab, ever. And it’s going to be a cold and rainy one—can’t wait to be out on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

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The Wino

Becky Pezzullo on Drinking Better in 2011

Becky Pezzullo is an Italian wine specialist with a knack for perfect pairings and tableside wine education. Most recently, she was responsible for the all-Italian wine list at Bar Bambino, and has honed her skills over 12 years of working in the San Francisco food and wine industry. Becky…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

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The Chatterbox

Brenda's French Soul Food Expansion Almost Complete!

After months of remodeling, Brenda Buenviaje is ready to unveil the expansion of her restaurant, ~BRENDA’S FRENCH SOUL FOOD~ on Polk. When? It might be tomorrow (Wednesday), or possibly this Thursday. The ex-laundromat next door was transformed into a new dining room (which brings the count from 28…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 28, 2010

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Exciting Changes to Cafe Divis: Say Hello to Vinyl

The Divisadero corridor is about to get even better: Mark Bright and Kris Esqueda (Saison, Markris Wine) are partnering with Nabiel Musleh (yes, that Nabiel) to open VINYL in the CAFE DIVIS space. They are working with the building owners (who operate Cafe Divis) on Vinyl, which will be a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 28, 2010

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News Tidbits Around Town, from Bar Agricole to Nombe

Rather than do a series of four different posts, here’s a little grab bag for ya: Well, my fellow night owls, I am sorry to report the kitchen at ~BAR AGRICOLE~ is now closing at 11pm instead of 1am—it was just proving to be too costly to keep…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 28, 2010

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Amber India Expands to Valencia Street

I was happy to read the news on Eater that Vijay Bist of (the very delicious) ~AMBER INDIA~ is going to be opening another location into the large, vacant space on Valencia Street next to Luna Park. The name will be Amber Dara (the word dara reportedly means “earth” in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 28, 2010