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The Chatterbox

Did Someone Say Dinner Special?

Sure, it’s a new year, but our finances haven’t bounced back just yet. Ahem. Fortunately ~CHOUQUET’S~ has launched two new specials to help with our dining expenses. Diners can enjoy a French three-course dinner (appetizer, entrée, and a dessert) for $29.95 per person every night…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

And Here's a Special in the 510

Hey, the 510-ers need to save dough too! BELLANICO in Oakland is running a four-course menu for $24 (hence its nickname of “Four for Twenty Four”). The menu is available Sunday through Thursday, and it changes weekly (no substitutions). An easy way to keep up on the menu…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
In A Cheesemaker's Kitchen
The Chatterbox

In A Cheesemaker's Kitchen

Meet cheesemaker and author Allison Hooper of Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery at ~THE PASTA SHOP: FOURTH STREET~ to celebrate her new book (In a Cheesemaker’s Kitchen) and explore artisan California and Vermont cheeses during a panel discussion, tastings, and a book signing. There will be participating artisan cheesemakers…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Beer Week Is Coming, and It's Gonna Be a Rager
The Lush

Beer Week Is Coming, and It's Gonna Be a Rager

San Francisco Beer Week 2010 (AKA SFBW10) is set for February 5th-14th. There’s quite the range of events coming together. Here’s a glimpse: beer dinners at The Republic, Beretta, Monk’s Kettle, Cafe Biere, and The Boilerhouse; the Beer-Chef’s beer and chocolate dinner on Treasure…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
LIOCO Winemaker Dinner at Spruce
The Lush

LIOCO Winemaker Dinner at Spruce

I’m a fan of food-friendly LIOCO wines—this dinner at ~SPRUCE~looks like a great way to savor a bunch of them at once! From the event announcement: “LIOCO is the result of an ongoing conversation between Matt Licklider, a seasoned wine import
 specialist, and Kevin O’Connor,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
January 12, 2010 - virtually speaking.
Newsletter

January 12, 2010 - virtually speaking.

This week's tablehopper: virtually speaking. Yo. Well, if all goes according to plan, you are receiving this while I am getting tan on a beach in Goa. I hope that’s exactly what is happening. Regards from India, Marcia Gagliardi the chatterbox Gossip & News (the word on…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Rosamunde Due to Open This Week in the Mission

According to a recent Tweet,  ROSAMUNDE is due to open their second location on Monday January 11th in the former Cafe Arguello space in the Mission. GrubStreet had these details about the new location: “They plan to keep the existing Rosamunde menu, adding a couple of dishes that [partner Josh]…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Mission Minis Opening This Friday
The Chatterbox

Mission Minis Opening This Friday

After a ton of construction, Brandon Arnovick is happily going to be able to open his MISSION MINIS bakery and retail storefront this Friday January 8th. You’ll be able to swing by for just one (yeah, right) or a dozen of his mini cupcakes, and he will still do…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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