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The Chatterbox

October 6, 2009

A while back I mentioned Jeff Banker and Lori Baker were opening their restaurant in the (now former) Quince space. And since that mention, a few more details have emerged. First, the name is going to be ~BAKER AND BANKER~ (with last names like theirs, of course they had to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 06, 2009

The Lush

October 6, 2009

Is your liver primed and ready for ~WHISKYWEEK SAN FRANCISCO~? There is quite the lineup of events and specials, all starting this coming Sunday October 11th. Here's an overview for you—contact individual venues for more details. There will be weeklong cocktail specials at Bourbon & Branch, including…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 06, 2009

The Sugar Mama

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Award-winning winery Olson Ogden Wines, an artisan wine company located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, is running a label-naming contest for a new nationally distributed wine. The contest winner will receive a prize consisting of a case of wine, recognition of his/her name and contribution on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 06, 2009

The Starlet

October 6, 2009

Scala's had quite the star-studded lineup of diners: both the teeny tiny Kylie Minogue and Renaissance man Steve Martin, who was in town to play the banjo at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, came in to dine over the last week. Brooke Shields was spotted dining at the Slanted Door.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 06, 2009

What’s Cookin’

October 6, 2009

Yup, October is definitely here, isn't it? There's a snap in the air, and let's not even talk about our diminishing daylight (and tomatoes). I love fall, but this transitional time always makes this beach lovin' lady a little blue. Alas, sweater season…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2009

The Socialite

Tast of the Bay

Coming up is the 13th annual ~TASTE OF THE BAY~ fundraiser for the students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program at San Francisco State University. The event, which is organized 100% by the students, features chefs, wineries, and beverage companies from the Bay Area and benefits the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2009

The Regular

Zaré at Fly Trap

Photos courtesy of Zaré at Fly Trap There are some people in this world who live to cook for others, and chef Hoss Zaré is certainly one of them. This chef is so fired up to say hello to his guests and host them that he pops out of the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2009

The Chatterbox

September 29, 2009

I think this week is unofficial San Francisco Restaurant Opening Week. Can't believe how many places are opening their doors. Did someone say doors? Well then, let's start with the much awaited ~OUT THE DOOR~ in Pacific Heights. This latest location from Charles Phan opens for…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2009

The Lush

September 29, 2009

I'm already happy ~BAR CRUDO~ is a mere two blocks from my front door, but now I'm really going to be finding reasons to punch the clock early: they have just launched a new happy hour from Mon–Thu from 5pm–6:30pm. On offer: $1…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2009

The Sugar Mama

September 29, 2009

Last week I mentioned the upcoming Sunday Supper event, a benefit for CUESA this coming Sunday October 6th. Well, dear readers, I have not one but two pairs of tickets to give away to two lucky winners to the reception portion of the evening. The gala reception begins at 5:…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2009