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The Starlet

December 30, 2008

On the celebrity front, Sharon Gless from Cagney and Lacey and Queer as Folk was in the other night at Orson for dinner. And here’s one to rock out to: Sammy Hagar (who owns Cabo Wabo Tequila) dined at The Lark Creek Inn on December 23rd with his wife…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2008

What’s Cookin’

December 30, 2008

Greetings from sunny LA. Every time I descend to the 213, I am reminded of how much I j’adore 71 degrees in December. I am so gonna be one of those Palm Beach ladies when I am 80, I know it. At least I’ll match my leather bag.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 29, 2008

The Wino

Local Wine Directors and Sommeliers on 2009 Predictions

Local wine directors and sommeliers are looking into their crystal decanters and share what they think we’ll be swirling in our glasses in 2009. Melanie Alioto, beverage manager/sommelier of One Market Restaurant, predicts that Washington State syrahs are going to be one of the next big things in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 29, 2008

The Wino

Jerry Cooper on Off-the-Beaten Track Spirits

Jerry Cooper owns Swirl on Castro, a wine/spirits retail store and wine bar in the Castro district, and is an active participant in the wine and spirits world. He judges for the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Panel, The SF International Wine Competition, and the SF World Spirits Competition. My…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 29, 2008

The Chatterbox

December 23, 2008

Okay, before we dive out of holiday happenings, I had to forward this ~CUTE AND CLEVER HOLIDAY NOTE~ I received from Sent Sovi in Saratoga: ‘Twas the holiday season of 2008 and all through the house, many creatures were stirring, but definitely not a mouse. (They cause problems with the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 23, 2008

The Lush

December 23, 2008

I was very sorry to learn local bartender ~TONY DEVENCENZI~ (he works at the Clock Bar) was in a terrible accident last Sunday night when out walking, and has had to undergo some major surgery. He is in stable condition and doing well, but unfortunately does not have health insurance,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 23, 2008

The Starlet

December 23, 2008

There were some fun sightings at Fleur de Lys! A tablehopper reader spotted Paul Stanley from KISS (and his wife?) at the restaurant. Barry Zito was also in “the maison” that night. Paul Stanley was additionally spotted at A16—and yes, he is totally rocking some rocker hair. And one…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 23, 2008

What’s Cookin’

December 23, 2008

Hey gang, you ready for your week of holiday hootenanny-time?! And yes, I have got to get these Christmas carols off repeat in my head. Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and Buon Natale, and Merry Everything! My week features a triple play, starting with my dad’s birthday this Tuesday night,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 22, 2008

The Socialite

Dine About Town San Francisco

The eighth annual ~DINE ABOUT TOWN SAN FRANCISCO~ returns January 15th–31st. Diners may select from more than 100 Bay Area restaurants, each offering prix-fixe lunches for $21.95 and/or dinners for $34.95, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Dates and times of participation vary by restaurant. A la…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 22, 2008

The Socialite

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Last week when I ran some New Year’s Eve suggestions, I had some requests for ~CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY~ dining locations, so here are a few spots below that have crossed my radar. Also, don’t forget most hotel restaurants are open! Le Charm normally offers a fancier…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 22, 2008