The Chatterbox

Just in case you know any active soldiers in the U.S. military who are home for the holidays, they are invited to come to RIGOLO CAFÉ in Laurel Village for a complimentary meal (an entrée) between December 20th and December 31st. (And now the fine print: must show valid…

An event recap by Daisy Chow, tablehopper editorial assistant. Perhaps you noticed some gorgeous petits fours in last week’s ‘Hopper Holiday Gift Guide? Well, the good folks at Sausalito-based Dragonfly Cakes also offer classes, and last Saturday, I had the good fortune to be invited to one of their…

There’s nothing quite like having a chef show you the ropes and teach you some kitchen tips. Husband-and-wife team Christopher and Veronica Laramie of EVE RESTAURANT in Berkeley are launching a series of cooking classes to be held on one Saturday a month. The class will be limited to…

Yup, holiday shopping events are in full swing. But maybe you’re still stumped on what to get your partner in pork, your co-dependent boozehound friend, or your roommate who doesn’t drink your last beer? The ‘hopper is here to help. The easiest, most affordable, bang-for-the-buck, one-size-fits-all, and under-$…

Wow, we’re getting an ~UMAMI BURGER~. Yup, the Los Angeles mini burger chain that has chefs and food writers all in a tizzy over their deliciousness is going to be opening in the former Noodle Theory space in the Marina. Inside Scoop promises more deets soon. 3242 Scott St.…

When I saw the pending liquor license for ~LERS ROS~ in Hayes Valley, I was like, huh wah? And then when I read the confirmed details in Inside Scoop, I was like, hurrah! Lers Ros will be opening a second location (it’s in a new development near the new…

Here’s a little grab bag of news tidbits: a reader let me know a new café called FLYING PIG BISTRO is moving into the former South Side Café space in the Mission. Unfortunately, details are currently sparse. 433 S. Van Ness Ave. at 15th St. There’s a new…

After a series of delays, CONTRABAND COFFEE BAR should be finally opening (if they pass their final inspections). The project is from Nathan Wyss, barista Josh Magnani, and photographer Ron Starr. If all goes well, you’ll be able to come by the 30-seat cafe this Thursday—it’s opening…