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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Father's Day Options public
The Socialite

Father's Day Options

FATHER’S DAY is this Sunday June 20th, and of course there are a variety of meaty events and options to help you celebrate. (And if your dad happens to be a vegetarian, why don’t you take him to the tablehopper Indian Street Food Lunch the day before?) First…
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New Brewery and Restaurant Opening in the City public
The Chatterbox

New Brewery and Restaurant Opening in the City

The year of beer continues to hold true, and here’s the latest newcomer to the scene: ~SOUTHERN PACIFIC BREWING~ will be opening in the Mission’s Media Gulch area, targeting November 1st. Partners behind the project are Anthony LaVia (Gestalt, Matador, Café La Onda) and Chris Lawrence, formerly the…
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Thermidor Opens in Mint Plaza public
The Chatterbox

Thermidor Opens in Mint Plaza

Over on Mint Plaza, ~THERMIDOR~ is now in its soft opening mode. The American vintage-inspired project is from Bruce Binn and Neil Jorgensen of Spork, and features a menu of classic American dishes with a modern spin. Once the full menu completely launches, you’ll be able to get…
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Fondue Cowboy Opens in SoMa public
The Chatterbox

Fondue Cowboy Opens in SoMa

Due to (softly) swing open its saloon doors this Thursday, Dave Mur’s ~FONDUE COWBOY~ is going to serve up bubbling pots of cheesy goodness, like the spicy cheddar ($12) with 12-month aged cheddar, Emmenthaler, a beer base, oven-roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, roasted jalapeño, Tapatío, and cilantro oil.…
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The Chatterbox

Changes at Le Club

I received word that the new chef at LE CLUB, Amy Glaze, has quit after only a few months on the job. She’s hoping to stay in San Francisco, so we’ll have to see where she lands. 1250 Jones St. at Clay, 415-922-2582. Related Entries * New…
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Some Updates in the World of Sweets public
The Chatterbox

Some Updates in the World of Sweets

First, some good news: Elizabeth Falkner (working with Lexi Barry) has totally revamped the dessert menu at the BUBBLE LOUNGE, and will be doing it going forward. And yes, it’s designed to be Champagne friendly. The Lemon Drop features lemon curd, yogurt, blueberry compote, muesli crunch, and Champagne granita,…
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Chocolate-y News and Events public
The Chatterbox

Chocolate-y News and Events

All kinds of chocolate-related events are happening this month: Madécasse is having a free launch party this Thursday June 10th from 7pm-9pm at The Hub in SoMa. Madécasse was started by two former Peace Corps volunteers and is one of the only bean-to-bar chocolates made entirely…
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Two-for-One Lunch at farmerbrown in June public
The Chatterbox

Two-for-One Lunch at farmerbrown in June

Want to check out the new lunch menu at ~FARMERBROWN~? Then you might want to use this City Dish deal, which is offering a “buy one, get one free” lunch deal Tuesday through Friday, from 11am to 2:30pm. You’ll just need to print the coupon and bring it…
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