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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 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…
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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.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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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…
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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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Cupid Came Early
The Chatterbox

Cupid Came Early

If anyone has any doubt about the commercialization of Valentine’s Day, all they need to do is take one look at the pitches I’ve been inundated with for the past few weeks, from pink Valentine’s Day cocktails to “romantic” recipes to special aphrodisiac menus to “cooking for…
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The Chatterbox

More Tasty Things to Put in Your Mouth

After the crazy lines (again) during PAPALOTE’s Mexi-Pino burrito day, it’s official: the chicken adobo and garlic-fried rice burrito is going to be a staple on the menu every day, starting in March. Hallelujah. I think the boys at We Eating, Gus and Big Jon, are…
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The Chatterbox

Hayes Street to Become Kebab H.Q.

It’s looking likely that there will be some impending kebab confusion in Hayes Valley. The Mediterranean joint HAYES & KEBAB got squeezed out of their space at 406 Hayes, and it looks like the new tenants are calling their business something ridiculously similar: Kebabs of Hayes Valley (they are…
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Monday and Tuesday Dinners at Mojo
The Chatterbox

Monday and Tuesday Dinners at Mojo

My favorite neighborhood cafe-meets-bike repair shop, ~MOJO BICYCLE CAFE~, has just started serving a main dish for dinner on Monday and Tuesday nights. This week chef Jesse is serving up Boeuf Bourguignon with a side of mashed potatoes and either brussels sprouts or Moroccan string beans for only…
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Black Truffle Blowouts
The Chatterbox

Black Truffle Blowouts

Ah yes, truffles. Those tasty (and spendy) little nuggets of deliciousness will be turning up on menus around town this month. ~AME~ is running its Winter Black Truffle Menu from now through Sunday the 14th. You get five courses (which will also be available à la carte) for $115. There’…
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