No Burning in the Kitchen
A tablehopper reader, and frequent diner at Delfina writes in, “We saw Lars Ulrich at Delfina last night. Chefs were unimpressed as ‘he ruined music sharing for all of us.’”…
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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Lots of New Openings in Marin
Suddenly Marin County is getting all kinds of restaurant action. The first one to note is the opening of Scott Howard’s BRICK & BOTTLE in Corte Madera (in the former Izzy’s Steak & Chops space). The comfort food-oriented menu includes a variety of pizzas from the wood…
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Hey, Sailor
Ever wondered who is the man behind Sailor Jerry rum? This Wednesday June 9th and Thursday June 10th (doors at 6:45pm and 10pm both evenings), The Roxie is screening Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry, a “gritty, historical, and fascinating award-winning documentary” by Erich Weiss on Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins,…
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My Week of Detox Product Discoveries
It’s funny what three weeks of no cheese can make you try. I was craving something melty, and so the Daiya vegan cheddar cheese shreds that I read about in VegNews ended up in my shopping basket. The texture was remarkably cheese-like, although a touch grainy. And no,…
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(Sponsored): Welcome to Wine Country--aka Whole Foods Market
Think you’re picky about wine? You’re not nearly as critical as Whole Foods Market expert wine buyers who have sniffed and sipped their way through hundreds of vintages. The result: our Top 10 Wine list, bottles that our buyers have singled out as unique discoveries. They’re just…
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Time to Get Your Berkeley Dining Passport
THE BERKELEY DINING PASSPORT just launched June 2nd, offering a year of discounts and special offers at more than 20 top Berkeley restaurants. Berkeley Dining Passports are $20. and are available at all participating restaurants and online (you can also pick one up at the Visit Berkeley Information Center, 2030…
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June 8, 2010 - This week's tablehopper: miles ahead.
This week's tablehopper: miles ahead.
At the end-of-the-cleanse celebratory meal (by Juicey Lucy’s).
So, I made it. My three-week cleanse is over, and I’m feeling fantastic. Sure, it was hard work, and there were some really frustrating moments and times when all…
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This week's tablehopper: miles ahead.
So, I made it. My three-week cleanse is over, and I’m feeling fantastic. Sure, it was hard work, and there were some really frustrating moments and times when all I wanted was a bite of cheese or a &*^%^ sip of wine, but the payoff is amazing. It’…
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Indian Street Food Event with tablehopper at Dosa on Fillmore
Before I left for my trip to India, I made sure to talk to Anjan Mitra of Dosa for travel tips about Mumbai, his hometown (which is why he calls it Bombay). I was blown away by the street food my sister and I tried, so when I returned, Anjan…
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StarChefs Rising Stars Revue Gala: June 16th
On Wednesday June 16th, StarChefs.com will celebrate the recipients of its 2010 San Francisco Bay Area Rising Star Awards at the RISING STARS REVUE gala at Ghirardelli Square. Hosted by Gary Danko’s chef de cuisine, Martin Brock, the walk-around tasting gala will feature signature savory dishes, desserts,…