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Ragazza: Now Offering Take Out (and a Kid-Friendly Special)

In case you missed my tweet about it, ~RAGAZZA~ is now serving a pretty extensive menu to go, which includes pizzas, some of chef Ardiana’s delicious salads, and the diavola roast chicken. And parents with kids will be happy to know that kids dining with an adult eat free…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 02, 2010

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More White Truffle Madness

Last week I posted about restaurants serving white truffles, and now here are a couple more spots where you can get your truffle on: Chef Staffan Terje at ~PERBACCO~ has put together a special (and extensive) menu, with dishes like panna cotta di cavolfiore (chilled cauliflower custard topped with crab…

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Get Cookin' With These Thanksgiving Cooking Classes

Yup, Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and here are a bunch of options to help you have the best-looking table! On Saturday November 6th and 13th, chef Mark Sullivan is inviting a  limited number of guests to join him for his annual Thanksgiving-inspired cooking class in the…

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The Annual Big Game Dinner Returns to the Big 4

The weather may be warm today, but come next week, you’ll probably be happy to cozy up in the ~BIG 4~ at the Huntington Hotel for their annual wild game dinner, running November 9th-13th. On the menu: appetizers like Brazilian piranha “chops” ($18), coffee-cacao and spice-cured…

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Mamacita's Entire Menu Is $5 When It Turns Five on November 10th

MAMACITA in the Marina is turning five on Wednesday November 10th, and the restaurant is celebrating by offering everything on the menu for $5. Yup, the $18 duck leg “carnitas” tacos will be $5, the regular $17 carnitas, you guessed it, will be $5. Margaritas: $5. The only thing exempt…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 02, 2010

Raise Your Glass at the "Meet the Winemaker" Series at the Four Seasons

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Raise Your Glass at the "Meet the Winemaker" Series at the Four Seasons

Starting tonight, November 2nd, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO is launching the winter “Meet the Winemaker” series. On select Tuesdays from November 2nd through December 14th, swing by Seasons Bar and Lounge from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a flight of wine by special winemakers (the flights can include hard-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 02, 2010

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Events Celebrating the Release of the Book "My Calabria"

Of course I have to do a shout-out for fellow Calabrese Rosetta Costantino, whose new book, My Calabria: Rustic Family Cooking from Italy’s Undiscovered South, just came out. Here are some highlights of events and classes; read the complete list here. This Thursday November 4th is an all-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 02, 2010

A Post-Election Day "Bottle Battle" at Fifth Floor

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A Post-Election Day "Bottle Battle" at Fifth Floor

~FIFTH FLOOR~ is hosting a Post-Election Day “Bottle Battle” between Sonoma and Napa on Wednesday November 3rd. Master Sommelier Emily Wines will join Fifth Floor sommelier Amy Goldberger for this three-course dinner (with a sweet ending). Wines will select Napa Valley wines to showcase, and Goldberger will select…

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Smooth Move

This has good idea written all over it: on Sunday November 7th, ~18 REASONS~ is hosting The Smoothie Revolution, a brunch workshop with Vera Churilov and Aaron Drury. Here’s more: “Whether you want to detox, build muscle, or improve your skin glow, green smoothies may be the right choice…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 02, 2010

A Unique Riedel Wine Glass Tasting, Actually, Two!

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A Unique Riedel Wine Glass Tasting, Actually, Two!

For those who have always wondered about the different effect glassware has on your wine, join Riedel for an educational wine tasting on Thursday November 4th or 18th. A Riedel representative will demonstrate the relationship between the shape of a glass and our perception and enjoyment of wines. Cocktail reception…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 02, 2010