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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

The Chatterbox

Changes at Presidio Social Club

I had a chance to catch up with Ray Tang, who wanted to fill me in on a few changes as he is stepping back in as owner of ~PRESIDIO SOCIAL CLUB~. First, there is a new chef: Derek McCarthy, who was previously at Blue Plate. Look for a new…
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The Chatterbox

Social Kitchen & Brewery: Now Open

Just a quick public service announcement: ~SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY~ is now open. The restaurant is only open for dinner service, for now, from 5pm-10pm. They are not allowed to serve any alcoholic beverages after 10pm, so last call is currently at 9:30pm. (They are working with the…
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AQUA's New Ownership
The Chatterbox

AQUA's New Ownership

When I had dinner at Barbacco a couple of Tuesdays ago, I took a peek at AQUA next door: even though the closing night was just that previous weekend, the room was already cleared of almost everything. It felt a little sudden, but upon learning CEO Mark Weiss of the…
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The Chatterbox

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Names a New Executive Chef

THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO has named Patrick Callarec executive chef, whose duties will encompass all hotel-specific culinary activities, including dining in The Lobby Lounge, In-Room Dining, banquets, and catering. French-born Callarec’s background includes executive chef for The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, and owner of the award-…
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The Lush

Cinco de Mayo

It’s not too hard to find a Cinco de Mayo party in San Francisco (just swing a tequila bottle), but here are a few to have on your radar: Mijita at AT&T Park will be celebrating its inaugural CINCO DE MAYO with $5 margaritas and $1 off…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge: by Pete Mulvihill
The Bookworm

Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge: by Pete Mulvihill

Don’t forget: the book mentioned below is available at 20% off for tablehopper readers for two weeks following this mention at Green Apple Books—simply use the code “tablehopper” at checkout (either at the store or online) for your discount (if ordering online, just write “tablehopper” in the order…
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May 4, 2010 - This week's tablehopper: winner's circle.
Newsletter

May 4, 2010 - This week's tablehopper: winner's circle.

This week's tablehopper: winner's circle.                     Red roses (and red Solo cups) at the Eleven Madison Park after-party. Whoa, there’s Batali. Oh, hello Daniel Boulud. Grant Achatz, Thomas Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten… It would be a gross understatement to say the press room at the…
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This week's tablehopper: winner's circle.
What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: winner's circle.

Whoa, there’s Batali. Oh, hello Daniel Boulud. Grant Achatz, Thomas Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten… It would be a gross understatement to say the press room at the JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS on Monday night gave me a serious case of ADD—in addition to having to balance my camera,…
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