Guess Who Is a Fan of Delfina?
A reader let me know Tracy Chapman was spotted heading into Delfina for dinner, where she reportedly goes in every once in a while.…
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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Why Some Landlords Suck: Exhibit C (Le Cheval and Cyrus)
Every month I hear nightmare landlord stories. Huh, this month is no different. Oakland residents were upset to learn Vietnamese standby LE CHEVAL on Clay Street has closed its downtown location (it’s been there since 1985) due to failed landlord lease negotiations (here’s more from Eater). The semi-…
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Upcoming Events at 123 Bolinas
The recently opened 123 BOLINAS in Fairfax has launched a new “Market Days” weekly program—they just hosted Carl Sutton, and on Sunday November 21st, they’ll be doing an event with Jonathan and Susan Pey of Pey-Marin Wines and Hog Island Oysters from 4pm-7pm. The wines will…
Bottega's Latest Star Diner: Seth Rogen
A reader spotted Seth Rogen, his fiancée, and family at Bottega in Yountville for lunch on Sunday.…
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(Sponsored): Don't Let Holiday Stress Take You From "Oh, Joy!" to "Oh, Boy."
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If it’s your turn to host your family’s holiday feast, NorCal Whole Foods Market has got you deliciously covered.
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The star of our holiday shop this year…
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Get Discounted Tickets for the Science of Cocktails
This upcoming event at the Exploratorium, the SCIENCE OF COCKTAILS, isn’t until Wednesday January 26th, but you’ll want to get your tickets now since they’re $95 November 18th through December 1st; the regular price will be $120. The event will be a second in-depth look at…
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(Sponsored): Are You Up for the Chocolate Adventure?
Scharffen Berger and TuttiFoodie invite you to enter the fun and fourth annual Chocolate Adventure Contest. And this year it’s all about inventive cupcakes. So go ahead: create and submit an original cupcake recipe (up to 10), using Scharffen Berger dark chocolate and at least 1 of 14 “adventure…
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All Spice Now Open in San Mateo
Next time I’m down visiting the fam in San Mateo, I hope to check this one out: ALL SPICE, a new restaurant from chef Sachin Chopra (previously at San Jose’s Amber India, Palo Alto’s Mantra, and Mountain View’s Sakoon). He’s opened up the seasonal Cal-…
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November 16, 2010 - This week's tablehopper: whoa is me.
This week's tablehopper: whoa is me.
Chris Lee stirring his cioppino (yes, in a boat!) at OPENwater.
Greetings from the land of tech woes, glitches, and annoyances (which is why you didn’t receive a newsletter on Friday—I was too mired in tech support). Pfffft. Fortunately things…
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This week's tablehopper: whoa is me.
Greetings from the land of tech woes, glitches, and annoyances (which is why you didn’t receive a newsletter on Friday—I was too mired in tech support). Pfffft. Fortunately things are all systems go again.
Let’s focus on the fun stuff. Fortunately last week was heavy on the…