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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.

Meatpaper Meat & Greet for Issue Six
The Socialite

Meatpaper Meat & Greet for Issue Six

This Sunday is the ~MEATPAPER MEAT & GREET FOR ISSUE SIX~ at Acme Chophouse. Chef Ryan Farr (of Ivy Elegance and the CHEFS program, formerly of Orson restaurant) will break down a whole pig, while Sam White and Chris Kronner from OPENrestaurant will create a nose-to-tail beef cooking…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Three Ramen Shops in Japantown
The Regular

Three Ramen Shops in Japantown

Suzu Noodle House Sapporo-Ya Japanese Restaurant Tanpopo I love double plays. Back in the day, I remember getting drinks at Dalva while waiting for a table at Ti Couz... But now I'd say dinner at Bar Crudo followed by an after-dinner drink and dessert at Café…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Bore

No Thanks, I'm Fine: No More in '09

1. I am so blowing the whistle on cupcakes. Yes, it’s great to have a few shops in each city, but we don’t need more than a few. And really, what is up with the LINES of people (mostly ladies) waiting at some of these places? Ri-donkedonk.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Lush

December 30, 2008

Since a lot of industry folks are working hard to make this important event a successful one, I wanted to repeat last week’s details, plus mention some additional ones about the ~BENEFIT FOR TONY DEVENCENZI~ that is happening on Monday January 5th. I know the organizers will so appreciate…
Marcia Gagliardi
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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
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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
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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…
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Jerry Cooper on Off-the-Beaten Track Spirits
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
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December 23, 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
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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,…
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