The Chatterbox

A few weeks ago, Off the Grid organizer Matt Cohen told me he was trying to work out a deal with Jackie’s Vinoteca and Café space, which is just across the street from the fleet of food trucks that take over the McCoppin Hub on Saturdays. According to this…

Over in Laurel Village, ~SOCIALE~ is turning nine, and is celebrating this week (until October 30th)—guests will be treated to a complimentary glass of Prosecco. And from here on out, executive chef Tia Harrison will be bringing in a whole animal from a local purveyor each week, and serving…

PRATHER RANCH MEAT COMPANY is going to be expanding at the Ferry Building Marketplace, more than doubling their space in Spring 2011. They will continue to sell their array of beef, pork, grass-fed lamb, and local poultry, but have also hired chef Erica Holland-Toll (Ducca) to oversee a variety of…

On Friday October 29th, the Cooking School at Cavallo Point will feature Christoph Wiesner, president of the Austrian Mangalitsa Breeders’ Association, and his wife Isabell, for their sole West Coast stop on their four-city U.S. tour. They are teaching a two-part class featuring the Mangalitsa pig from Austria-Hungary. Christoph…

Feeling flush? I hope so, because we’re about to talk white truffles. ACQUERELLO has been shaving white truffles over dishes like “uovo affogato” (egg over braised creamy leeks and soft pancetta), their trademark Parmesan budino, handmade “tajarin” Piemontese (tagliolini tossed in burro fuso), and aged Carnaroli risotto al Parmigiano—…

‘Tis the season: the annual Pot Pie Tuesdays return to ~MISSION BEACH CAFE~ on Tuesday November 2nd. Executive chef Trevor Ogden is offering a variety of pot pies: rabbit with root vegetables, $17; Prather Ranch short rib with wild mushroom ragout, $17; vegetable pot pie, $16; and a seafood pot…

Whew, you ready for this lineup at ~OMNIVORE BOOKS~? Starting tonight, Tuesday the 26th, Tyler Florence will be there from 6pm-7pm to discuss his new book, Tyler Florence Family Meal (I was looking over it this weekend and am so ready to try some recipes in it). Wednesday the 27th…

Since we have Amanda Hesser in town promoting her new book, The Essential New York Times Cookbook, 826 Valencia was lucky to be able to snag her to help out with a benefit event on November 7th, THE ART OF FOOD WRITING. Joining her is Daniel Patterson (Coi, Il Cane…

I’m going to be heading back up to wine country for another book signing event, and this one will also feature one of my greatest loves: bubbles. On Thursday November 11th, I will be at the lovely DOMAINE CARNEROS from 5:30pm-7:30pm, for an event around my book…