Marcia Gagliardi

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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New Izakaya Opens in Berkeley public
The Chatterbox

New Izakaya Opens in Berkeley

After months of trying to get some info on an upcoming downtown Berkeley yakitori place, finally the Umami Mart blog gets the story (cheers to Grub Street for unearthing the piece). Thanks to Umami Mart’s informative blog post, the majority of detail-gathering about this new joint, ~IPPUKU~, is done:…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Lunchin' With A-Rod

A-Rod (known on his birth certificate as Alex Rodriguez) had lunch at Scala’s Bistro yesterday with friends. He ordered shrimp Louis and the pappardelle pork sugo. He told the sous chef, “It’s always great here, that’s why I always come back.” Nice.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
A New Twist on Cinnamon Rolls public
The Chatterbox

A New Twist on Cinnamon Rolls

And very close to Ippuku (just across from the UC Berkeley campus) is going to be CINNAHOLIC, a new 100% vegan cinnamon roll shop from Shannon Michelle Radke. You will be able to order a roll, served hot, and then you get to choose the frosting and topping you want.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Lush

Radio Coteau Winemaker Dinner at Spruce

Coming to Spruce on Monday July 19th is Radio Coteau’s winemaker, Eric Sussman, for a winemaker dinner. Here’s more: “Radio-Coteau works closely with select cool-climate coastal vineyard sites in Western Sonoma County and Anderson Valley to produce wines with vibrant, balanced fruit and a distinct sense of place.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Rockin' Out at Wayfare

A tablehopper reader was happy to see Sammy Hagar dining at Wayfare Tavern (which is likely to happen again, since Hagar is a partner in TyFlo’s upcoming El Paseo project in Mill Valley).…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

MUA in Oakland Has a Sister, NEX

Mua in Oakland has a new sister restaurant just next door, NEX, and whaddya know, it’s now open. After closing Soizic Bistro, owner Hi-Suk Dong has launched this new concept, offering an approachable menu of small plates like gnocchi or grilled asparagus with green goddess dressing, bacon, and a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Lush

Learn About Lesser-Known Italian Wines

On Monday July 19th, Bi-Rite wine expert Trac Le will pour and discuss unexpected and lesser-known wines and winemakers from Italy during this tasting: CHE SORPRESA! OFF-BEAT WINES OF ITALY. You’ll taste both reds and whites that offer refreshing and intriguing experiences beyond Sangiovese and Chianti. (Snacks provided.) Event…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Chris Robinson

Stars, They Like Mexican Food Just Like Us! July  6, 2010 A tablehopper reader writes in: “Saw Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes tonight at Puerto Alegre on Valencia tonight. He waited in line ‘just like the rest of us.’” (Ed. note: I think some margaritas are to blame for…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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