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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.

A Bunch of SF Old-Timers Sadly Closing, Including Elite Cafe

The Chatterbox

A Bunch of SF Old-Timers Sadly Closing, Including Elite Cafe

Yup, it’s another week of reporting on classic SF establishments that are closing. Gah, the San Francisco I knew just keeps shuttering. The latest casualty is ELITE CAFE, which is closing after service this Sunday April 21st, after 38 years on Fillmore. Owner Andy Chun (Schroeder’s, Press Club)…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

New Brunch, Special Menus (Plus Deals!), and Revamps

The Chatterbox

New Brunch, Special Menus (Plus Deals!), and Revamps

Looking for a brand-new brunch spot (which is conveniently starting on Easter Sunday, April 21st)? The recently opened ABRAZO in Russian Hill is launching brunch on Sundays throughout the summer months from 11am-3pm, and then opening back up at 5:30pm for regular dinner service. Here’s a sample brunch…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

Three Fantastic Events That Deserve Your Support

The Chatterbox

Three Fantastic Events That Deserve Your Support

There are some upcoming events from important SF organizations that could use your support—and you’ll have a great time being there. Thanks for taking a look. You feeling some spring fever? You won’t want to miss First Bloom: Spring Cocktails of the Farmers Market on Wednesday April…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

The Starlet

John C. Reilly Has Great Taste in Suits and Hummus

John C. Reilly came in to the recently opened BEIT RIMA, looking fly in a three-piece suit, with a pocket watch and fedora, and basically showing us he is always living his best character life. He was in town for the showing of The Sisters Brothers at the nearby Castro…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

The Starlet

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly Has Great Taste in Suits and Hummus April 16, 2019 John C. Reilly came in to the recently opened BEIT RIMA, looking fly in a three-piece suit, with a pocket watch and fedora, and basically showing us he is always living his best character life. He was…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

510 Updates Include Town Square Eats, Songkran Festival, Special Bread Event

The Chatterbox

510 Updates Include Town Square Eats, Songkran Festival, Special Bread Event

Over at Oakland’s Jack London Square, there’s a new restaurant that has opened in Crooked City Cider Taproom called TOWN SQUARE EATS. My friend Rob Lam and Helen Chandra (Perle Wine Bar) have partnered with their friends James and Lea Yu (Great China) to build out the kitchen…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

New Bars Include Peacekeeper, Rooftop Bar Everdene, and Breck's, a Wine Bar

The Lush

New Bars Include Peacekeeper, Rooftop Bar Everdene, and Breck's, a Wine Bar

tablehopper media researcher Rebecca Kinney noticed some big changes in her neighborhood at the former Bacchus Kirk: it’s now PEACEKEEPER. The formerly dark bar is now filled with light from an overhead skylight (which opens!), and a tropical Mexican style—it’s full of plants. Here’s a peek…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 16, 2019

This week's tablehopper: Greece 2.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: Greece 2.

Howdy, gang. How are you? Yesterday was quite the double gut punch, watching Notre-Dame de Paris burn (utterly horrific, supremely awful) while my money flew out of my bank account to Uncle Sam (no uncle of mine). I was feeling pretty wiped out last night while writing this beast of…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 15, 2019

Taste of Potrero Returns May 2nd, with Over 60 Restaurants, Bars, and More

The Socialite

Taste of Potrero Returns May 2nd, with Over 60 Restaurants, Bars, and More

Taste of Potrero returns for its ninth year on Thursday May 2nd, a night of unlimited bites and beverages (open bar!) from over 60 San Francisco top restaurants and bars, including The Slanted Door, Uma Casa, ALX by Alexander’s Steakhouse, August 1 Five, Nopa, School Night, The Commissary, and…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 15, 2019

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