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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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The Chatterbox

Samovar in the Castro Temporarily Closed

Bummer, a car crashed into the SAMOVAR TEA LOUNGE in the Castro on Sunday, and some folks got hurt, including a woman who got pinned to the wall. Fortunately, no one was killed, but it was a serious crash. You can watch this report on ABC, and view more pictures…
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EAT Restaurant Opens in The Ambassador public
The Chatterbox

EAT Restaurant Opens in The Ambassador

The latest addition to the pop-up scene, EAT RESTAURANT is starting its first night in The Ambassador this Wednesday June 16th (EAT is also at 111 Minna on various nights—the next event there will be Wednesday June 30th). The menu of “Californian street food tapas made with local…
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Sausage Fest public
The Chatterbox

Sausage Fest

Well, it’s actually CUESA’S 3RD ANNUAL GRILL FEST, back with a sausage theme this year. Starting on Thursday June 24th is a Sustainable Sausage and Beer Party (5:30pm-7:30pm), with sausages from seven local chefs and beers paired by members of the San Francisco Brewers Guild.…
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The Starlet

Hottie Rosario Dawson On the Town

A couple sightings of the gorgeous Rosario Dawson: she was spotted at the Ferry Building, and reportedly, “kept a low profile, but did stop into Recchiuti for a jar of the Extra-Bitter Chocolate Sauce. Very sweet and down to earth.” She also paid a visit to Humphry Slocombe, where…
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The Starlet

Rosario Dawson

Hottie Rosario Dawson On the Town June 15, 2010 A couple sightings of the gorgeous Rosario Dawson: she was spotted at the Ferry Building, and reportedly, “kept a low profile, but did stop into Recchiuti for a jar of the Extra-Bitter Chocolate Sauce. Very sweet and down to earth.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Two Places to Try Hapa Ramen This Week public
The Chatterbox

Two Places to Try Hapa Ramen This Week

Since Richie Nakano just wrapped up his last night cooking at NOPA, he’s ramping up his HAPA RAMEN appearances with business partner Kitty Gallisa. This Thursday June 17th is their debut at a booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (10am-2pm), and then on Saturday June 19th, they’…
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San Francisco Pride Soirée is Friday June 25th public
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San Francisco Pride Soirée is Friday June 25th

The James Beard Foundation and amfAR are hosting the SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE SOIRÉE to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of San Francisco Pride at the new SoMa gallery, 12 Gallagher Lane. James Beard Foundation Award-winning chefs Gary Danko, Traci Des Jardins, Emily Luchetti, and Craig Stoll, along with JBF America’…
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The Starlet

Footloose in Fisherman's Wharf

Kenny Loggins visited Bistro Boudin for lunch with his son. He had the clams appetizer and fish & chips, while his son enjoyed their new sourdough fish tacos—yup, they’re making sourdough tortillas over there.…
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