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The Regular

Bardessono

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... 6526 Yount St. Yountville 707-204 6000 bardessono.com Cuisine Features * Breakfast * Brunch (Weekend) * Good for Groups * Lunch * Outdoor Dining * Tasting Menu * Bar…
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The Regular

Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Where to Scream for Ice Cream in Dogpatch 699 22nd St. San Francisco (at 3rd St.) 415-970-0750 $ Cuisine * Bakery * Ice Cream Features…
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The Regular

Humphry Slocombe

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Double Rainbow All the Way Across the Sky! It's in My Front Yard! 2790 Harrison St. San Francisco (at 24th St.) 415-550-6971 humphryslocombe.com $ Jake Godby,…
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The Lush

Changes Behind the Bar at Absinthe

I must admit I find it a little strange to think of the bar at ~ABSINTHE BRASSERIE & BAR~ without Jeff Hollinger and Jonny Raglin, but that time has come. Since the gents are busy with the upcoming opening of their ~COMSTOCK SALOON~ in Chinatown, the talented Carlos Yturria (Range,…
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Molecular Mixology 101
The Lush

Molecular Mixology 101

Cool new bar class is coming up through the Beverage Academy at Bourbon & Branch, taught by Douglas Williams of Liquid Alchemy. Nope, you won’t be making Manhattans in this class: it’s all about molecular mixology for use in both a home and bar environment, covering foams such…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
It's Funky Fugu (and Rare Wine Auction) Time at Ame
The Lush

It's Funky Fugu (and Rare Wine Auction) Time at Ame

~AME~ has kicked in another winter season of serving hirezake: hot sake steeped with roasted tiger fugu (blowfish) fin. Owners Lissa Doumani and Hiro Sone brought the fugu fin from the Osaka Fish Market in Japan. The unique drink is reportedly rich in aromatics, and a natural pairing for fish.…
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Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Further Adjustments at Fifth Floor

Things continue to be tweaked at ~FIFTH FLOOR~, starting with Jacques Bezuidenhout’s new cocktail program which is in soft launch mode until 2010. The restaurant will be closing from January 1st—10th, and when the doors reopen, the bar program will be up and fully running. The new program…
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Marcia Gagliardi
Don Pisto's Grand Opening This Friday
The Chatterbox

Don Pisto's Grand Opening This Friday

~DON PISTO’S~, the new Mexican street food restaurant in North Beach, is having its grand opening this Friday December 18th from 6pm—1am. To recap, the menu features authentic Mexican street food from various regions of Mexico. You’ll find five kinds of tacos, including confit-ed Niman Ranch…
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Marcia Gagliardi
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