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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.

The Chatterbox

May 23, 2006

Oh, so you don't think my Sideways gaffe was the only place where I was asleep at the wheel, do you? How about this one: I completely spaced on telling you the fantastic news about who the chef is going to be at the new ~YOSHI'S…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

May 23, 2006

Okay, things seem to have ramped up in the star department, and I have my act together this week. First up, Ringo Starr (!) was seen in the Pork Store Café on Haight—can you imagine being in there for your hangover special and there he is, eating some bacon? Crazy.…
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Wines on Wine
The Socialite

Wines on Wine

So I had a chance to check out one of the ~FIFTH FLOOR/LOUNGE ON FIVE~ wine classes with sommelier Emily Wines, and I gotta tell ya, it rocked. There was a group of about ten of us in the lounge, tasting some mighty fine vinos while Ms. Wines poured…
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Millennium Restaurant
The Socialite

Millennium Restaurant

This cracked me up. How often do you get to see a baked potato bar? Exactly. ~MILLENNIUM~ is hosting their 25th Annual "Southern Comfort" Dinner, which will have a vegetarian variation of some BBQ, plus baked casseroles, and cola showing up as a significant ingredient. They'll…
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Le Colonial Lounge
The Regular

Le Colonial Lounge

Sometimes you just want a spot where you can hang out with a friend and hear each other speak, drink a few potent cocktails, graze on some tasty apps, and not have some pushy people crowding around you at a bar or evil-eyeing you for your seat. I know just…
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Nicky's Pizza Rustica
The Regular

Nicky's Pizza Rustica

*THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED* Oh, this town and it's incessant quest for the perfect pizza. I swear, it's a constant debate about who's tossing the best pie, whether it's the divine toppings at Pizzetta 211 trouncing almost everyone (let's hear…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

May 16, 2006

Okay, you cream puff phreeks: ~BEARD PAPA~ has finally and officially opened. They opened their doors last Friday. It would have probably been an even bigger deal if people could find the damned place since it's on a weird little alley that isn't on any maps…
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The Starlet

May 16, 2006

Okay, this town needs more star power for this section, okay? But for now, I've got a couple obscure ones for you: Aussie Helen Reddy (of "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar" fame) had lunch at the Fior d'Italia after her bit on the…
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Steps of Rome Caffe
The Socialite

Steps of Rome Caffe

For those of you who can't afford the tickets to World Cup, at least you can party with the bona-fide soccer crazies at ~STEPS OF ROME CAFFE~, who will be showing the World Cup non-stop, opening early and closing late, and free of charge. The month-long tournament beings…
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Slow Club
The Socialite

Slow Club

Checkity-check it: ~SLOW CLUB~ is hosting their first winemaker dinner on Sunday, May 21. They hope to have more events on Sunday evenings this summer, featuring farmers, wineries, and their favorite ingredients, but for now, they'll be welcoming Clayton Fritz, the owner of ~FRITZ WINERY~. Tables will be…
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