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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

New Café on Crissy Field

I guess I was out to lunch on this one, but there’s a new café open in the new Crissy Field Center called the BEACH HUT CAFÉ. The menu has coffee and tea, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, smoothies, and Straus frozen yogurt, perfect for all those dog and power…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Lush

Bar Basic: Grand Opening Tonight

Tonight, Tuesday March 9th, is the grand opening of ~BAR BASIC~, which was formerly the Gallery Lounge in SoMa. New owner Mike Limanon repainted the space, re-did the seating, flooring, and lighting, and put in a new bar top. Look for more of a neighborhood vibe, and fewer private…
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The Starlet

Hunky Luke Wilson Spotted Around Town

Not only did I miss one but TWO opportunities to see cutie Luke Wilson. He was spotted by a tablehopper reader at the bar at THE SLANTED DOOR during lunchtime last Friday. He also stopped by E&O TRADING COMPANY on Friday night. It was reportedly his second time…
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The Chatterbox

Pre-St. Patrick's Day Planning

No, this is not about putting your liver in basic training in preparation for March 17th, and I’m not here to remind you Shamrock Shake season is here. Just a few things to note: ARIZMENDI BAKERY will be featuring their Irish soda bread, but encourage advance orders. Since we’…
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The City Is Awash in Burgundy This Week
The Lush

The City Is Awash in Burgundy This Week

Oui, darlings, it’s the ninth annual LA PAULÉE DE SAN FRANCISCO, and the winos are celebrating. Here’s some background on the posh event: “Over the years, Burgundy aficionado Daniel Johnnes has dedicated himself to educating consumers and collectors about the fine wines of Burgundy, promoting the rich cultural…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Hot Mimbo Action

Okay, this sighting was pretty priceless. Actually, a sighting and eavesdropping.  Christy Turlington and Ed Burns reportedly spent the weekend in Napa, stayed at BARDESSONO, and dined at BOTTEGA on Friday. GastroMania tweeted these hilarious “overheard” quotes: “OH Ed Burns, sitting next to us, with Christy Turlington, about a croque…
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The Chatterbox

(Wired) Errata

An eagle-eyed reader (perhaps a very caffeinated one) wanted to let me know that the upcoming Oasis Café’s upcoming selection of ten kinds of individual drip coffees to choose from isn’t as novel as I thought: Rodger’s Coffee & Tea in the Mission does even more.…
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Domaine Christian Moreau at the Moss Room
The Lush

Domaine Christian Moreau at the Moss Room

Next Tuesday March 16th, the MOSS ROOM RESTAURANT is having a special four-course tasting menu of local, sustainable seafood paired with Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru wines from Domaine Christian Moreau. Both executive chef Loretta Keller and Christian will be there for tableside discussion at this seafood and…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

More Hotness Around Town

What is it with all the cute actor sightings? A reader spotted Peter Krause at QUINCE a couple weeks ago. The reader reports, “I also think he was with Lauren Graham, his co-star in Parenthood. They had drinks at the bar and then left. Fun!!” Well, it would be…
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