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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

Ken Burns

And Now, the Ken Burns Effect... at Dinner December  8, 2009 I’m impressed a tablehopper reader knew what Ken Burns looked like. Reader Zach B. spotted him at NOPA. Burns reportedly “has the hair of a thirteen year old and he definitely seemed to be enjoying his dinner with…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Nutcrackin' Lunch
The Chatterbox

Nutcrackin' Lunch

Are you taking the little one in your life to The Nutcracker? Maybe you are meeting up with a friend for a holiday lunch. You’ll be pleased to know Friday lunches are back at ~JARDINIÈRE~ for the month of December, offering lunch service from 11:30am—2pm on Friday…
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More Bubbles
The Lush

More Bubbles

This week’s Wednesday tasting at ~WILLIAM CROSS WINE MERCHANTS~ is a bubbly one! You’ll get to taste six different kinds of sparkling wines and Champagnes to see what you may want to be drinking and giving this holiday. On the docket: Domaine J. Laurens Brut Cremant de Limoux;…
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Holiday Wine Blitz: Part Two
The Sponsor

Holiday Wine Blitz: Part Two

Despite its small size, Bi-Rite Market has one of the best wine selections in town. Wine buyer Trac Le’s selection of artisan wines includes great organic and biodynamic producers from California, Italy, France, Spain, and beyond, with more than 50 hand-picked wines under $15, a selection of great food…
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Clean. Creative. Conscientious.
The Sponsor

Clean. Creative. Conscientious.

CONCRETEWORKS. When you combine cutting-edge design with sustainable materials and quality craftsmanship, you end up with distinct artisan pieces. You end up with CONCRETEWORKS. We work directly with architects, designers, homeowners, and builders to discover the unique aesthetic, functional, and logistical needs of each project. We strive to deliver superior…
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An Extra-Tasty Tasting
The Lush

An Extra-Tasty Tasting

Broc Cellars winery is hosting a tasting of their “Naturale Series” this Sunday the 13th, and chef Ian Begg of ~NAKED LUNCH~ will be serving light bites to pair with each of the different varietals. It’s shaping up to be quite the lineup, here’s a peek: ‘08 Rose,…
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Party Like It's 2033
The Sponsor

Party Like It's 2033

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The Lush

18th Hour: Holiday Champagne Tasting

Celebrate the holidays at ~18 REASONS~ with a very bubbly 18th Hour. Bi-Rite’s wine buyer, Trac Le, will pour 6 Champagnes from the region’s well-known and cult producers. The lineup will include: Larmandier Bernier “Terre de Vertus”; Agrapart ‘7 Crus’; Jacquesson ‘Cuvee 737’; Alfred Gratien Champagne; Billecart Salmon…
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The Lush

This Holiday, the Sound of No Corkage

~METRO CAFE 311~ is offering no corkage/free BYOB this holiday season until the end of December 2009 (except Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve). Also by popular demand from their loyal regulars, they are offering a “Metro Kathmandu Daily Special,” such as their delicious momos, chicken tikka masala,…
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