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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 Starlet

David Faustino

(Not) Married with Children December 22, 2009 David Faustino (aka Bud Bundy) was spotted having lunch at Bread and Cocoa in the FiDi “with a PYT.” (I’ll take Michael Jackson Hits for $400, Alex. What is the abbreviation for Pretty Young Thing?)…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Ring in the New Year in a Special Japanese Style
The Chatterbox

Ring in the New Year in a Special Japanese Style

Want to start the New Year with something besides Hoppin’ John or cotechino and lentils? Try this on for size: osechi bento! Here’s an explanation from Peko-Peko in Oakland: osechi bento are filled with auspicious foods to be eaten on New Year’s day. Traditionally, these bento were prepared…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Get a Fresh Start in January
The Health Nut

Get a Fresh Start in January

Some of you may remember the amazing 21-day cleanse I did in May (you can read some of my health nut posts I wrote while I was on it). If I wasn’t going to be in India in January, I’d totally be doing this cleanse again—I felt…
Marcia Gagliardi
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(Sponsored): 20% Off Wine at Whole Foods Market
The Sponsor

(Sponsored): 20% Off Wine at Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is having a 20% off sale on every bottle of wine in stock beginning this Saturday. Buy 12 or more bottles of wine and save 20% off from December 26th-31st, 2009. Mix or match any Champagnes, Chardonnays, Pinots, or Cabernets. Whole Foods Market has hundreds of choices…
Marcia Gagliardi
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December 22, 2009 - happy (alco-)holidays!
Newsletter

December 22, 2009 - happy (alco-)holidays!

This week's tablehopper: happy (alco-)holidays!                     Holiday cocktailing at Jardinière. Why ho ho ho hello there. How you doing? Enjoying the holiday season? Getting your fill of latkes, egg nog, and sugar cookies? Speaking of sweet treats, I gotta hand it to my father, who manages to get…
Marcia Gagliardi
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New Year's Eve Dinners
The Socialite

New Year's Eve Dinners

Yeah, it’s the night most restaurants turn into temples of the prix-fixe menu. I have been drowning in press releases and dinner announcements for weeks. Here are a few ways to ring in 2010 that rose to the top. ~ORSON~ has a tasty-sounding menu lined up for $75, including…
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Tablehopper Supper: Pho La La La La
The Socialite

Tablehopper Supper: Pho La La La La

As I mentioned last week, I am hosting a casual tablehopper supper at the delicious Vietnamese restaurant in the Inner Richmond, ~POT DE PHO~, and we’ll be pouring food-friendly wines from Pine Ridge. Unfortunately the event is currently sold out, but a few openings may occur; just email me…
Marcia Gagliardi
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New Year's Day Hangover Helpers
The Socialite

New Year's Day Hangover Helpers

Ouch. Your head hurts, and you have a thrashed apartment, or just a thrashed head. Here are a few spots that can help. ~MAVERICK~ will be hosting their first-ever New Year’s Day brunch from noon-5pm. There will be a special menu featuring classic brunch items, as well as Southern…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Regular

A16

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Festa Della Donna Stars Sighted * Larry Mullen Jr. * Lou Reed * Grant Achatz * The Edge * Clive Owen * Condoleezza Rice * Joel Coen * Joan Collins * Billie Joe Armstrong * Lance Armstrong * Frances McDormand * Lars…
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