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The Starlet

April 1, 2008

Brian Boitano dined at Waterbar with his manager/coach and a guest. And now for another BB: it's been a while since I've had a Barry Bonds sighting—he was spotted having dinner at Mamacita. Pierce Brosnan, AKA Mister Bond, has been on the town; he…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2008

What’s Cookin’

April 1, 2008

Hello dear readers. This is a hard thing to write, especially after two years of dedication to this venture, but sadly this will be the last tablehopper issue to show up in your inbox. Not sure if I'll be able to start it up again at a later…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 31, 2008

The Socialite

Taste of Asia

For the second year, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco will host ~TASTE OF ASIA~, a weekend event celebrating Asian art, entertainment, and cuisine. The first event is the Grand Tasting Gala on Friday night, where guests will mingle throughout the museum sampling dishes from Anzu, Asia de Cuba,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 31, 2008

The Socialite

Yoshi's/Masumi Sake Event

©2006frankenyimages.com On April 23rd, Yoshi's San Francisco will host a ~SAKE RECEPTION AND DINNER WITH MASUMI SAKE~, collaboratively brought to you by the Masumi brewer himself, Naotaka Miyasaki from Japan. From 6pm–7:30pm, a sake reception featuring Masumi sakes and Yoshi's appetizers will take…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 31, 2008

The Regular

South Food + Wine Bar

In a city full of Cali-influenced cuisine, it's nice to know that fresh, bright-tasting food can actually be from somewhere else too. And no, I'm not talking Vietnamese, or Thai, or Japanese. I'm talking antipodean, mate. After traveling in Australia in early…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 31, 2008

The Chatterbox

March 25, 2008

Big congrats to all the local nominees for the ~2008 JAMES BEARD AWARDS~! Here are a few highlights of the local chef nominees: Boulevard and the Slanted Door for Outstanding Restaurant Nate Appleman (A16/SPQR) for Rising Star Chef Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson (Tartine Bakery) and Nicole Plue (Redd)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 25, 2008

The Starlet

March 25, 2008

Comedian, actress, and writer Judy Gold, who was in town for her show 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, was on quite the foodie tour as well: in the past week, she had dinner at Globe, Postrio, Limon, and breakfast at Chloe's (twice) and Dottie's.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 25, 2008

What’s Cookin’

March 25, 2008

For those of you who celebrate it, did you have a hoppin' Easter? My dad got the thumbs up from the family for cooking the tastiest baby goat ever this year. Braising magic. Plus some pasta al forno, and cannoli for dessert, what's not to love? I&…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 24, 2008

The Socialite

Passover at Perbacco

Famed author and chef, and three-time James Beard award recipient Joyce Goldstein, along with Perbacco chef Staffan Terje, will prepare a night of ~PASSOVER-INSPIRED DISHES~ from her book, Cucina Ebraica: Flavors of the Italian Jewish Kitchen. On this evening, Perbacco will serve a full kosher menu to honor…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 24, 2008

The Socialite

SF International Chocolate Salon

~THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON~ returns for its second year! Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef and author talks, wine pairings, a chocolate spa, ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program, and book signings of the newest International Chocolate Salon publication, The Chocolate Guide (2008 Western…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 24, 2008