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What’s Cookin’

October 21, 2008

As many of you have probably gathered, I really love my life, and the people in it. Seriously,j’adore. And last week was no exception. For starters, it felt like a proper send-off to the warm weather I cherish so much (how I ended up in San Francisco…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 20, 2008

The Socialite

Red Tie Gala

I had a total blast at the ~RED TIE GALA~ the last time it was held in 2006—I mean, really, who doesn’t want to party at Neiman Marcus? This biennial event benefits the Little Sisters of the Poor-St. Anne’s Home in San Francisco. It is expected…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 20, 2008

The Socialite

Halloween

Not everyone wants to go out in costume for ~HALLOWEEN~, go dancing, or join the citywide mayhem. So for those of you who want to celebrate Halloween in a culinary fashion, here is a line-up of some events for you: Sent Sovi in Saratoga will host its annual ~BIG…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 20, 2008

The Chatterbox

October 14, 2008

So yesterday morning there was a small media get-together in the Macy’s Cellar for the reveal of the ~2009 SAN FRANCISCO & WINE COUNTRY MICHELIN GUIDE~ winners. Jean-Luc Naret was there to announce them, so feel free to imagine me saying these in a French accent to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 14, 2008

The Lush

October 14, 2008

~TRES AGAVES~ is hosting their third Thursday Distillery Dinner this Thursday October 16th. This month will feature Tequila Herradura, with the brand manager, Rene Valdez, leading the intimate tasting and presiding over the event. The evening includes mariachi entertainment, Tequila education, and eats and drinks! The cost of the event…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 14, 2008

The Starlet

October 14, 2008

Well, Robin Quivers of Howard Stern Show infamy was spotted at WhiskyFest. As the tablehopper tipster noted, “She's a neat lady, and that's how she likes her whisky.”…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 14, 2008

What’s Cookin’

October 14, 2008

I think I have recovered from my weekend of fests. To wit: what should have been called ChampagneFest on Thursday, WhiskyFest on Friday night, and then FallFest on Saturday. All great parties. Although people are beginning to say they see me everywhere. Uh, yeah, please refer to the name of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 13, 2008

The Socialite

World of Wine

Now, there is no shortage of wine events in this town, but attend the ~WORLD OF WINE~ benefit and you’ll help support the Mission YMCA and its after school, day care, and summer camp programs for San Francisco’s inner city children. The World of Wine event will include…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 13, 2008

The Socialite

Sugar Rush 2008

~SUGAR RUSH~ is a night of complimentary dessert tastings from local artisans, plus a silent auction, and cocktails to help support Spark's youth programs! Spark is a youth empowerment organization that creates real-world opportunities for Bay Area youth. Spark helps 7th and 8th grade students become confident…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 13, 2008

The Regular

Morty's Delicatessen

People head to the T-loin for all kinds of fixes. And if your addiction happens to be mile-high east coast-style deli sandwiches made with love and actually served with a friendly attitude, then MORTY'S DELICATESSEN is your kind of dealer. It's nothing fancy-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 13, 2008