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The Chatterbox

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The Chatterbox
March 25, 2008
The Chatterbox

March 25, 2008

Big congrats to all the local nominees for the ~2008 JAMES BEARD AWARDS~! Here are a few highlights of the local chef nominees: Boulevard and the Slanted Door for Outstanding Restaurant Nate Appleman (A16/SPQR) for Rising Star Chef Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson (Tartine Bakery) and Nicole Plue (Redd)…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

March 18, 2008

~MYTH CAFÉ~ closed last week, which means we just need to continue watching Top Chef 4 on Wednesdays for Ryan Scott sightings. And ~MYTH~ the restaurant will sadly be winding to a close on Saturday, March 29th. Nathan Foot, who assumed the executive chef duties after chef Sean O’Brien’…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

March 11, 2008

I followed up with ~DENNIS LEARY OF CANTEEN~ on my little teaser from a couple months back about the new project he has brewing. Brewing is about right: let's just say mornings and baked goods and take-out are involved. And it will be another tiny location, this time…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

March 4, 2008

Here are some more details expanding on my January post about the changeover of Soluna to ~CIVIC RESTAURANT AND BAR~. The operating partners include René Denis, the former GM of Biscuits and Blues, along with Ed Ivey and Matt Norris. They will continue operating under the Soluna name and concept…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

February 26, 2008

First, some news. I know this is going to make some soul food fans happy: ~HARD KNOX CAFÉ~ in Dogpatch is going to be opening a second location in the Richmond by the end of March, possibly early April! They are moving into the former Greco Romana space that sadly…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

February 19, 2008

Did you enjoy your day off? I think I would have enjoyed my day writing a wee bit more if I wasn't fighting this lame cold for the last three days. Which is exactly why I ordered some soup for delivery: beef noodle soup from ~THAI PLACE II~…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

February 13, 2008

Both the Birkin bag-toting set and the nightlifers have been awaiting the opening of ~LE CLUB~ in the landmark 1250 Jones Street building on Nob Hill. People, it’s close! March 1 marks the day the doors officially swing open for dinner to Gina Milano and Todd Traina’s swank…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

February 5, 2008

Whoa. Big major bummer here: this remains officially unconfirmed, but I heard from a couple folks ~SCOTT HOWARD RESTAURANT~ has closed. Thud. Damn. Howard was reportedly personally calling all the employees yesterday to tell them the unfortunate news that they wouldn’t be open today. I didn’t get an…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
January 29, 2008
The Chatterbox

January 29, 2008

The Roman republic had its ups and downs, and things at ~SPQR~ are no different. Co-executive chef Daniel Holzman is no longer with the restaurant—his official last day was January 25th. The statement from the restaurant is, “Daniel has decided to pursue other opportunities. He was a great chef…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

January 22, 2008

You know, sometimes I hear things, but usually I have to go out and find things. (Thank you Google, I couldn’t do my job half as well without you.) But wow, let’s hear it for when I discover news totally by accident. Surprise! I was trying to confirm…
Marcia Gagliardi
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