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The Socialite

Two-Martini Lunch with the tablehopper at Bix

Does watching Mad Men make you feel lame for eating a turkey wrap at your desk? Can’t remember the last time your ordered something stronger than an iced tea at lunch? Let’s bring some glamour (and sauce) back into lunchtime, shall we? It’s time to shake it…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 05, 2010

The Regular

Lafitte

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Lafitte, C'est Chic Stars Sighted * Adam Lambert This place is now closed. Pier 5, The Embarcadero, San Francisco 415-839-2134 lafittesf.com $$$ Russell Jackson, chef Cuisine * American…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 05, 2010

The Regular

Social Kitchen & Brewery

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Social Kitchen & Brewery Opening This Month 1326 9th Ave., San Francisco (at Irving St.) 415-681-0330 socialkitchenandbrewery.com $$ Christopher Wong, chef Cuisine * Brewpub * Gastropub Features * Bar Dining * Brunch…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 05, 2010

The Regular

Bar Bambino

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Bar Bambino Hosting a Festa di Lambrusco Stars Sighted * Ed Burns 2931 16th St. San Francisco (at S. Van Ness) 415-701-8466 barbambino.com $$$ Cuisine * Italian * Wine Bar Features…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 05, 2010

Taste a World of Difference in the Wines of Portugal

Taste a World of Difference in the Wines of Portugal Wines of Portugal invites you to their Annual Wine Tasting in San Francisco on Monday April 5th, 2010. You don’t want to miss this unique tasting because you can truly discover the diversity of Portugal, with more than 150…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2010

Think of your brand as a visual handshake. Make it a strong one.

Think of your brand as a visual handshake. Make it a strong one. Sure, there’s that old saw about not getting a second chance to make a first impression, but any time is the right time to have a well-designed image. Good branding = good business. Noise 13 is…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2010

The Chatterbox

Bruce Hill (of Pizzeria Picco) Opening Zero Zero in SoMa

I know, I know, I know, MORE PIZZA. But considering I could eat pizza weekly (and I know I am not alone in this), I say, bring it on. Especially since it’s chef Bruce Hill and his partners at Picco behind this new addition to the pie scene: ~ZERO…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 30, 2010

The Chatterbox

More tablehopper Book Tour Stops... Let's Hang Out!

Thanks to everyone who turned up for my reading at Omnivore Books last week (and sorry if they were out of books by the time you got there!). No fear, there are more fun book launch events coming up. Here’s what is going on over the next two weeks:…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 30, 2010

The Chatterbox

Upcoming News Re: Mission Street Food

Cool news in the Mission: Jason Fox (the former executive chef of Bar Tartine) and Anthony Myint (Mission Street Food, Mission Burger) and partners announced their new upcoming restaurant, COMMONWEALTH. The full-time charitable restaurant will open in the former El Herradero space on Mission, and will be a “progressive…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 30, 2010

The Chatterbox

New Chef at Le Club

There’s a new chef at LE CLUB on Nob Hill, and she is quite the talent (the space has a history of great chefs, including Melissa Perello back when it was Charles Nob Hill). Lovers/followers of the blog Ms. Glaze’s Pommes d’Amour will recognize the name…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 30, 2010