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The Regular

Bar Adagio

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Bar Adagio Opens Downtown 550 Geary St., San Francisco (at Jones St.) 415-292-6360 jdvhotels.com/hotels/sanfrancisco/adagio $$ Cuisine * Bar Features * Bar Dining * Theater District * Bar Special Features…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 18, 2009

The Chatterbox

November 17, 2009

Plenty of openings this week: ~PINKIE'S BAKERY~, a wholesale operation from Cheryl Burr (formerly the pastry chef at EOS and bacar) as of yesterday has a new retail storefront, right next to Pizza Nostra at the base of Potrero Hill. On the menu: danishes, muffins, pecan sticky buns,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 17, 2009

The Lush

November 17, 2009

If you have the ducats, there’s a special four-course white truffle dinner in honor of H. William Harlan and the 25th anniversary of Harlan Estate at ~POGGIO~ on Thursday November 19th. There will also be an auction featuring wines from Harlan Estate and special travel and dinner packages…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 17, 2009

The Starlet

November 17, 2009

I love these kinds of sightings: Fabio was spotted having lunch at Waterbar. Wine country was full of food media sightings, all in town for the CIA Worlds of Flavor Conference (this year’s theme was street food/comfort food). Ruth Reichl and LA’s Jonathan Gold and Laurie Ochoa…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 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 • Nov 16, 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 • Nov 16, 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 • Nov 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…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2009

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 • Nov 10, 2009

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 • Nov 10, 2009