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What’s Cookin’

November 11, 2008

What a week last week, eh? I was definitely on party patrol this past weekend. Friday was the Red Tie Gala at Neiman Marcus, truly offering some of the best people watching of the year (gotta love the Italian old ladies in their sunglasses, minks, and heels—mixed in with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2008

The Socialite

St. George Holiday Open House

I think I am finally going to be able to make it to this event this year! St. George Spirits is hosting their annual ~HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE~, and the stills will be running most of the day, allowing you a rare opportunity to see the process up close with a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2008

The Socialite

Thanksgiving

~THANKSGIVING~ is coming up quick, and there are a variety of things to mention, whether you are cookin’ at home or eating out that night. For those of you cooking your Thanksgiving meal this year, chef de cuisine Ron Boyd of AQUA will demonstrate ~THANKSGIVING COOKING—SLOW FOOD STYLE~. Learn…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2008

The Regular

The Sentinel

I'm a big fan of working from home--not only is every day casual Friday, but there's no line to get my morning macchiato--and if the barista happens to be copping attitude, maybe it's because she was out late and is feeling a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2008

The Chatterbox

November 4, 2008

Freelancers, mid-week flakes, and folks with weird work hours will be pleased to know ~MISSION BEACH CAFE~ is now offering its weekend brunch menu on weekdays. The menu includes pastry chef Alan Carter’s quiche, and executive chef Ryan Scott’s soufflé pancakes with orange cranberry compote; the MBC…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 04, 2008

The Lush

November 4, 2008

Some bar ownership changes around town: ~CASSIDY'S BAR~ in SoMa is currently in escrow, and once that wraps up in about or month or so, Darin Brunson and Mike Goebel of Double Dutch will be leading the helm. There will be a complete remodel, with a different name…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 04, 2008

The Starlet

November 4, 2008

Director Gus Van Sant and Peter Coyote were at Orson last Monday night. Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay had a private event last week, which was attended by Bono and The Edge from U2. Steve Forbes (yes, of Forbes Magazine) was also there. They gave an inspirational…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 04, 2008

What’s Cookin’

November 4, 2008

Hey there, thanks everyone for the nice birthday wishes—as hoped, I had quite the swell weekend. Actually, my entire week was pretty mind-blowing, starting with the Milk premiere party on Tuesday, tablehoppin’ with a friend to a cocktail event and then dinner at Bar Tartine on Wednesday, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 03, 2008

The Socialite

Devil's Gulch Ranch Fundraiser

I got word from Mark Pasternak of Devil’s Gulch Ranch about this awesome ~FUNDRAISER FOR DG EDUCATIONAL SERVICES~. (DG Educational Services is a newly formed nonprofit whose mission is to provide agricultural education to children and adults through its year-round camp programs, workshops, and international outreach endeavors.) The…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 03, 2008

The Socialite

Election Night Coverage

It’s not the time to be home alone watching TV on your couch—so head out with your fellow voters and watch the nail-biting ~2008 ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE~ at these places around town tonight! 1300 on Fillmore is hosting an election night viewing party, with a special prix-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 03, 2008