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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.

What’s Cookin’

January 22, 2008

My past week was quite rich with little jaunts out of town. Go tablehopper go! I was on a non-tablehopper assignment and needed to check out Nick’s Cove and Cottages in Marshall (I know, this is such horrid work—when will these tedious duties ever end?). I just have…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Bar Bambino
The Socialite

Bar Bambino

Oink. Did you hear that? I sure did. ~BAR BAMBINO~ is hosting a special dinner in celebration of La Quercia Farm's Acorn Edition pig! Yes, the pig has an edition. For more information on La Quercia's Acorn Edition pig, see the La Quercia website. The Des…
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Valentine's Day
The Socialite

Valentine's Day

Yes, $%#@ ~VALENTINE’S DAY~ is creeping up. Love it, hate it, whatever, the city erupts in events and all kinds of opportunities for you to blow some cash. If you’re wondering where to take your sweetie that night, I say pick your favorite place and call and see what…
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New York, New York--January 2008
The Jetsetter

New York, New York--January 2008

Can you believe on this last trip I ate at ~MOMOFUKU~ twice? Yes, the pork buns really are that freaking delicious (especially with a squirt of the warm sriracha that has a lingering, beastly heat--be sure to request it). The buns demanded a repeat performance the very next day. David…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

January 15, 2008

Big news that’s been brewing in Cow Hollow, well, the Triangle to be exact: Rob Lam of butterfly restaurant has taken over ~EASTSIDE WEST~ and will be launching a groovy new restaurant and lounge this spring/summer. While the concept (and name) are still being fine tuned, look for…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Lush

Buck Tavern

Just across the street from Zuni and CAV, in the former Sun Rise Chinese restaurant space, will be ~BUCK TAVERN~. This new addition to “The Hub” will offer beer and wine, with a focus on California microbrews, and some Euro numbers, both in the bottle and on tap (there will…
Marcia Gagliardi
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What’s Cookin’

January 15, 2008

Well, I am back from NYC, and I think I have finally caught up on my sleep. Catching up on my work is another matter entirely. And I have caught a cold. Blergh. Since I missed you, and the holiday restaurant madness is over, I decided it’s time to…
Marcia Gagliardi
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tablehopper supper
The Socialite

tablehopper supper

So the holidays have ended, and now it’s time for another gathering of the gourmand tribes for the third ~TABLEHOPPER SUPPER~. I am hosting this supper at one of my very favorite restaurants, Aziza. There is room for 24 guests total, and if the last two parties are any…
Marcia Gagliardi
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ZAP Festival
The Socialite

ZAP Festival

The 17th Annual ~ZINFANDEL ADVOCATES & PRODUCERS FESTIVAL (ZAP)~ has a variety of events coming up, and always draws quite the crowd. For more details, check out the site links below, but here are the highlights: Flights: A Showcase of California Zinfandels, an afternoon of seated tastings and panel discussions,…
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