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Sandwich Social with the tablehopper
The Socialite

Sandwich Social with the tablehopper

It’s no newsflash I am completely sandwich obsessed (I even included a favorite sandwich section in my book, of course!). But with so many new places popping up all the time, and perhaps your place of work being in one spot but a sandwich shop you’ve been wanting…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Shelley Lindgren on Carciofi and Vino
The Wino

Shelley Lindgren on Carciofi and Vino

A16 and SPQR wine director/owner Shelley Lindgren’s reputation for seeking out Italian wines made with little-known grapes has earned her recognition as a wine pioneer. She has been named Best Wine Director in San Francisco magazine, Best New Sommelier from Wine & Spirits, and a Top Ten…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Bookworm

Good to the Grain: 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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The Chatterbox

Bacar Closing May 7th

I was surprised to discover a new permit for Alexander’s Steakhouse in the ~BACAR~ address, and sure enough, the upscale and award-winning Cupertino restaurant is opening a San Francisco location—it ends up they have been targeting the city for a couple of years. Chef Jeffrey Stout will…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Changes in Claude Lane
The Chatterbox

Changes in Claude Lane

Franck LeClerc’s businesses on Claude Lane have some changes to report: first, Bridget Batson (TWO, Hawthorne Lane) is the new executive chef of ~GITANE~; she will be working alongside opening chef Lisa Eyherabide and will assume the reins completely by June 1st, when Eyherabide will head back to France.…
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Fresca Folks Opening Pasión in the Sunset
The Chatterbox

Fresca Folks Opening Pasión in the Sunset

As you may already know, the Calvo-Perez family, known for the local Fresca restaurants, took over the former PJ’s Oysterbed location in the Sunset. But instead of opening a fourth Fresca location, they’re opening a new restaurant called ~PASIÓN~. As son and chef Jose Calvo-Perez told…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Meet the New Chef at Ottimista
The Chatterbox

Meet the New Chef at Ottimista

There’s a new chef at ~OTTIMISTA ENOTECA-CAFÉ~, Daniele Volpi of Vivande Porte Via on Fillmore Street, as Glen Tinsley heads back to Italy to run the kitchen at the La Parrina wine estate after his stage there last summer. Volpi was raised in Denmark, but spent two months…
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The Chatterbox

Quick Update on Various Projects

Since a number of projects have been delayed with a few snags here and there, I thought a quick update was in order: first, ~SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY~ is still waiting on the ABC to give them their license, so here’s hoping it’s any day now (you can…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Terra Bakery and Café Is Open in Hayes Valley
The Chatterbox

Terra Bakery and Café Is Open in Hayes Valley

According to some reviews on Yelp, TERRA BAKERY AND CAFÉ is now open in Hayes Valley in the former Essencia space. Two of the partners are Philip Roland and Jennifer Westmoreland, formerly of Roland’s Bakery, which unceremoniously closed in the Lower Haight after a landlord dispute. You’ll still…
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