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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.

Coming Soon: Vegan Baia in Former Jardinière
The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: Vegan Baia in Former Jardinière

Vegans in SF are rejoicing over the news that an upscale, Italian-inspired, vegan restaurant will be opening in the former ~JARDINIÈRE~ called BAIA (which means “bay” in Italian). The project is from Tracy Vogt, who owns a 32-acre farm animal sanctuary in Sonoma. She has brought on chef…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Gioia Pizzeria Opening Friday in Hayes Valley
The Chatterbox

Gioia Pizzeria Opening Friday in Hayes Valley

Opening this Friday June 7th is the new Hayes Valley location of GIOIA PIZZERIA, after closing up their Polk Street location and moving into the former Two Sisters Bar & Books space. Think New York-style pizza, with quality Cali ingredients. Husband-and-wife duo, Will and Karen Gioia, are…
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Space Refreshes, Renovations, and Reopenings
The Chatterbox

Space Refreshes, Renovations, and Reopenings

Just in time for sunny days at Dolores Park, BI-RITE CREAMERY on 18th Street has reopened after a three-month closure for seismic retrofitting and renovation. You’ll find more communal seating, a vibrant mural, and new treats, like soft-serve stuffed donuts (featuring brioche donuts from Mr. Holmes…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Ayala Is a Good Candidate for Dinner

I was happy to be scrolling through Instagram and spot senator Elizabeth Warren standing next to chef Melissa Perfit of Ayala in Union Square—Warren came in for dinner, and reportedly loved the baby artichokes. The Democratic presidential candidate was in town for the California Democratic Party convention at Moscone.…
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The Starlet

Elizabeth Warren

Ayala Is a Good Candidate for Dinner June  4, 2019 I was happy to be scrolling through Instagram and spot senator Elizabeth Warren standing next to chef Melissa Perfit of Ayala in Union Square—Warren came in for dinner, and reportedly loved the baby artichokes. The Democratic presidential candidate was…
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