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South Park Cafe Serving Its Last Pig Salad

Wow, it’s the end of an era. A friend let me know that a beloved icon of South Park, SOUTH PARK CAFE, is closing this Friday September 22nd after 32 years in business. What a run. How many pig salads and grilled hanger steaks and glasses of rosé have…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 19, 2017

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Another Look at the Newly Open Casey's Pizza in Mission Bay

Last week, I announced that CASEY’S PIZZA was soft opening for business, and now I want to share a couple more things with you, like a peek at the space and the menu. You’ll see a couple of salads, plus five pies (for now!), like the Kale Pie…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 19, 2017

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510 News: Nyum Bai to The Half Orange Location, The Periodic Table, Eat Real Festival, More

Unfortunately I was not able to get in touch with Nite Yun of NYUM BAI in time for my column for details, but according to ABC license activity, it appears she will be opening her permanent brick-and-mortar location in the recently closed The Half Orange space in Fruitvale.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 19, 2017

The Lush

Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top 100 Tasting Event Is October 10th

I’m so happy to actually be in town this year for the 14th annual Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Top 100 Tasting Event, always a fabulous tasting and event. On Tuesday October 10th, you’ll get to taste and celebrate the Top 100 Wineries of the Year. You’ll…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 19, 2017

September 19, 2017 - This week's tablehopper: do you know how to apericena?

This week's tablehopper: do you know how to apericena? Also part of my health regimen: the Nothing Sacred at Cold Drinks. Hey, it had honey and ginger beer in it. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hey there gang. The past couple of hours have certainly been distracting, watching the horror…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 18, 2017

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This week's tablehopper: do you know how to apericena?

Hey there gang. The past couple of hours have certainly been distracting, watching the horror unfold in Mexico City. As earthquake veterans, it’s all too scary and close to home. Our hearts are with you, CDMX! I am just getting back up to speed after a week of being…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 18, 2017

The Socialite

Tastemaker Collective Is Coming: Top International Chefs Pairing Up with Local Chefs for Dinners and a Party

From September 26th to October 1st, top San Francisco chefs and restaurants are going to be hosting some fantastic international talent for a series of high-end tasting menu dinners, plus there’s a nightclub-style food event at Fort Mason on September 30th. Tastemaker Collective has paired Dominique Crenn,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 18, 2017

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Get Your Ticket for the tablehopper Indian Brunch at Rooh on Saturday September 23rd!

Have you had a chance to visit the stylish and unique Indian restaurant that recently opened in SoMa, ROOH? It’s quite fab—we’re lucky to have this exciting restaurant from the Good Times Restaurants group, who chose to open their first restaurant in the U.S. here in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 12, 2017

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Casey's Pizza Soft Opens This Thursday Evening in Mission Bay

Back in May, I released the details of the first CASEY’S PIZZA brick-and-mortar location, and it’s having its soft opening this Thursday September 14th! Chef-owner Casey Crynes launched SF’s first pizza truck in 2012, and now he’s upgrading to table service at the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 12, 2017

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Mersea Coming to Treasure Island This Fall, City Beer Store Moving in SoMa

Coming to Treasure Island’s Great Lawn this fall is MERSEA from chef Parke Ulrich (Waterbar, EPIC Steak) and co-founder MeeSun Boice. The menu will be “elevated comfort casual” and span a range of cuisines, from pozole verde to clam chowder to a pork roll and egg sandwich with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 12, 2017

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