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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.

Cascina Ca' Rossa Winemaker Dinners
The Lush

Cascina Ca' Rossa Winemaker Dinners

Fans of Cascina Ca’ Rossa wines in the Piemonte region should know about these upcoming events: first, this Thursday March 18th, winemaker/owner Angelo Ferrio of Ca’ Rossa will be at a dinner at DONATO ENOTECA in Redwood City. The five-course menu will feature Piemontese regional cuisine, and a…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Lush

El Dorado Wine Tasting (with Food and Jazz)

This Saturday March 20th, 25 El Dorado County vintners will be traveling en masse from the Sierra Foothills for the EL DORADO COUNTY WINEMAKERS TASTING at Postrio. Participating El Dorado wineries include: Auriga Wine Cellars,
 Boeger Winery, Busby Cellars, Cedarville Vineyards, Chateau Rodin, 
Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyards, 
Crystal Basin…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A Donkey and Goat Open House This Saturday
The Lush

A Donkey and Goat Open House This Saturday

This is looking like an extra-tasty tasting: A DONKEY AND GOAT are having their spring open house party on Saturday March 20th. Not only will they feature their seven new spring wines, but they have invited the folks from the new Locanda da Eva, which opens in April, to…
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The Chatterbox

A New Option for Lunch in Alameda

DRAGON ROUGE, in the heart of Alameda’s Park street business district, is celebrating its third year of business by adding affordable lunch service; look for Vietnamese dishes like banh mi and pho. Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm. 2304 Encinal St., Alameda, 510-521-1800.…
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The Lush

The Latest Happy Hour Deals Around Town

Here are a few ways to save some dough on your sauce around town: UMAMI has a Sumo Happy Hour from 5:30pm-7pm daily, with 50% off all bottles of wine, plus specials on sushi and hot dishes. You can check out a PDF of all the menu items…
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The Chatterbox

Liege Spirits Lounge Opening This Week in Oakland

The folks behind Levende East are now opening LIEGE SPIRITS LOUNGE in Oakland—the grand opening is this Wednesday, March 17th, starting at 7pm. According to a note I received, they will be serving “tapas items and an assortment of healthy, house-made broth-based fondues featuring organic meats and…
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It's Time to Rally to Save the Tonga Room
The Lush

It's Time to Rally to Save the Tonga Room

Next Tuesday March 23rd, ~SMUGGLER’S COVE~ is encouraging anyone concerned about the fate of the Tonga Room to swing by and sign a petition opposing the demolition of the city’s tiki palace to make way for a parking garage and luxury condominiums. After you sign the petition, of…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

Wally's Café Got Hitched--To Ms. Wally's Café

The kind couple behind bargain bite favorite Wally’s Café, Angelica Zuberbuhler and Walid Matar, have now opened MS. WALLY’S CAFÉ, also in Emeryville. While the menu will continue to offer affordable and authentically made Mediterranean and Lebanese dishes like hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, and kebabs, new dishes include crêpes,…
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