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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 Temescal Restaurant Opening Next Monday

SR24, a restaurant from Josh Woodall (formerly the chef at South Food + Wine Bar) and Howard Schindler, is due to open on Monday February 22nd. SR24, which stands for State Route 24, is going to be “a classic American eatery with a consciousness for sustainability and the community.” The menu…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Whiskies of the World Expo
The Socialite

Whiskies of the World Expo

THE WHISKIES OF THE WORLD EXPO AND ARTISANAL SPIRITS FEST returns on Saturday March 27th at The Hotel Nikko, so start getting your liver prepped and ready. Now in its eleventh year, the list of brands exhibiting only seems to get bigger: Scotch whiskies (Classic Malts, Johnnie Walker; Laphroaig, Ardmore,…
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Mardi Gras!
The Socialite

Mardi Gras!

I know, it was a pile-up this weekend with Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, President’s Day, and now MARDI GRAS—but you can do it. Here’s a mini roundup of what’s going on: ~TOWN HALL~ in SoMa is known for its annual Mardi Gras blowout—this…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Baker & Banker
The Regular

Baker & Banker

I was sinking my choppers into such a soft, fluffy, flavorful piece of whole wheat and honey bread, and realized, yup, this place is different. It made me think of my mom’s homemade wheat bread, and right then, I felt at home. Which is exactly the feeling BAKER &…
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The Regular

Marlowe

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Marlowe (Softly) Opens Today Stars Sighted * John Waters * Mary-Kate Olsen * Ashley Olsen * Robert Redford * Chris Harrison 500 Brannan St. San Francisco (at 4th St.) 415-777-1413 marlowesf.com $$$ Cuisine * Brasserie * Californian…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Regular

Scala's Bistro

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Meaty Stars Sighted * Alex Rodriguez * Sandra Bernhard * Vernon Davis * Al Franken * Halle Berry * Betty White * Cloris Leachman * Sam Shepard * Manu Ginóbili * Dave Foley * Derek Jeter * Gail Simmons 432 Powell St.…
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The Chatterbox

A Random Smattering of Projects

A peek at some liquor licenses reveals there’s a new wine bar called FAT ANGEL that is now open in the Fillmore District. As reported by Thrillist, the 23-seat wine bar has 38 wines by the glass, plus a variety of eats ranging from charcuterie plates to mac and…
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The Chatterbox

RISTOBAR Opens This Thursday

The transformation of the Marina’s Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe to ~RISTOBAR~ will be complete by this Thursday the 11th. The new incarnation is a combination restaurant, wine bar, and salumi bar that is meant to feel more relaxed and casual. The menu includes snacks, salads, crudos, a number of…
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