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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.

November 17, 2009
What’s Cookin’

November 17, 2009

Oh. My. God. I made it. My sea of paper is now at low tide. I finished my second pages. Break out the Willett Pot Still Reserve bourbon. Oh wait, I already did. Heh. I believe the worst is over, so I’m fired up and ready to get back…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
November 17, 2009
The Socialite

November 17, 2009

In support of Tibetan Aid Project’s efforts to preserve Tibetan culture, the ninth annual ~TASTE & TRIBUTE~ benefit gala for the Tibetan Aid Project will grace the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Featuring 22 of the best Bay Area chefs, Taste & Tribute gives 220 guests…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
November 10, 2009
The Chatterbox

November 10, 2009

Some details have finally been released about the ~CREDO~ project due to open in the Financial District at the end of December/beginning of the New Year. Owner Clint Reilly is opening what they're calling an urban trattoria in an old Chinese bank. The name comes from the…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
November 10, 2009
The Lush

November 10, 2009

Beer drinkers may want to check out the Autumn Beer and Food Feast at the ~TORONADO~ on Sunday November 15th. Chefs Melissa Axelrod and Christian Spybrook will feature a six-course locally focused seasonal menu paired with 15 craft beers (you can see the list of beers on the event invite)…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
My Nepenthe Book Giveaway
The Sugar Mama

My Nepenthe Book Giveaway

Looking for a unique read? Author Romney Steele creates a beautiful storybook with 85 recipes in My Nepenthe: Bohemian Tales of Food, Family, and Big Sur. This true tale of a famous restaurant, perched on the majestic cliffs of California's Big Sur, celebrates the magic and history of…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

November 10, 2009

L.A. Times food writer Betty Hallock Tweeted on Saturday night: "Don Johnson is in attendance at friends & family tonight at Bouchon." tablehopper reader Frances walked past Tartine and saw Kristen Schaal (Mel from Flight of the Conchords) sitting outside with a couple friends. Steve Martin was…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
What’s Cookin’

November 10, 2009

"This is Ricky Machado, and I am reporting to you live from the scene. Ah, yes, Susan, that is correct, we have a three car pile-up on the tablehopper freeway. It appears there was a sherry party bus and a weekly restaurant delivery van both on their planned Tuesday…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Thanksgiving
The Socialite

Thanksgiving

photo by William Dalton For those of you who have apartments that are too dang small to cook ~THANKSGIVING~ dinner, or just can't cook, here's a roundup of a few options around town. I also find the OpenTable list to be pretty extensive of what'…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
November 3, 2009
The Chatterbox

November 3, 2009

Was interesting to learn that ~VERNON MORALES~, formerly of Winterland, is back in town (thanks Steven O. for the Twitter tip), and he's now the chef over at Town Hall. I know, not the first place you'd think this innovative and boundary-pushing chef would land, but…
Marcia Gagliardi
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