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This week's tablehopper: fricking ffffffffffogust.

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This week's tablehopper: fricking ffffffffffogust.

Whooooosh, well, that was a marathon of a weekend. Outside Lands is not for the weak, that’s for damn sure, which is the thought I had every afternoon as I was pedaling my bike to the festival into the head wind and mist, a bit slower with each passing…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 14, 2017

Heritage Fire by Cochon555 Returns to Napa Valley Sunday August 27th

The Socialite

Heritage Fire by Cochon555 Returns to Napa Valley Sunday August 27th

Escape Fogust and head on up to Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley on Sunday August 27th for Heritage Fire by Cochon555, an afternoon and evening of live-fire animal cookery, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, wine, cocktails, microbrews, and more. There is quite the lineup of chefs and butchers, more than…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 14, 2017

First Look at Ardiana, Opening Tonight in Noe Valley--Other Neighborhoods, Get Jealous!

The Chatterbox

First Look at Ardiana, Opening Tonight in Noe Valley--Other Neighborhoods, Get Jealous!

It’s such a satisfying feeling when the replacement for a sweet neighborhood spot that sadly closed (La Nebbia) is just as lovable, with equally kind and thoughtful owners. Yeah, Noe Valley, you should be really happy about the opening of ARDIANA tonight from Sharon Ardiana, of Gialina and Ragazza…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

Openings: The Grove Design District, Norcina, and Khamsa in the Mission

The Chatterbox

Openings: The Grove Design District, Norcina, and Khamsa in the Mission

Just want to tear through some quick opening news for you: as mentioned previously in tablehopper, THE GROVE has now opened a location in the Design District, aka Showplace Square. You’ll find their usual approachable all-day menu and a patio. Hours are Mon-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

Both Nico and Alta Are Closing and Reopening in New Locations

The Chatterbox

Both Nico and Alta Are Closing and Reopening in New Locations

After announcing the closure of longtimer BOCADILLOS last week, now the taker for the space has been revealed: Laurel Heights’ NICO. Owners Andrea and Nicolas Delaroque reportedly have been working on the deal for some time and hope to reopen in January in their new location. Scoop notes the space…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

Coming Soon: Bi-Rite Café to Civic Center, Woodlands Market to SoMa, More

The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: Bi-Rite Café to Civic Center, Woodlands Market to SoMa, More

Last week, I got a call from Sam Mogannam, the vibrant owner of our beloved BI-RITE MARKETS, who was excited to share details about his plans to (hopefully) open a daytime café and kiosk in Civic Center flanking one of the upgraded playgrounds coming to the area (thanks to…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

New Concepts, Service, and Specials: Mina Test Kitchen, Stem, The Den, Brenda's, More

The Chatterbox

New Concepts, Service, and Specials: Mina Test Kitchen, Stem, The Den, Brenda's, More

While I’m sad to say farewell to ~POSTCARDS FROM LA COSTIERA~ (it just ended this past weekend), the latest concept at THE MINA TEST KITCHEN will be Mi Almita, lauching August 23rd. Michael Mina is partnering with Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega (Xochi, Hugo’s,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

(Sponsored): Enter to Win VIP Tickets to Eat Drink SF!

The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored): Enter to Win VIP Tickets to Eat Drink SF!

Eat Drink SF is returning August 24th- 27th, San Francisco’s premier annual food, wine, and spirits festival that celebrates the Bay Area’s world-class chefs and restaurants. Eat (and drink!) your way through the 30-plus top restaurants and 70-plus bars, distilleries, breweries, and wineries (this year…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

Outside Lands Is This Weekend--What to Eat and What's Happening There (and Not)

The Chatterbox

Outside Lands Is This Weekend--What to Eat and What's Happening There (and Not)

This weekend is the 10th Outside Lands, and as of now, single-day tickets are still available (they’re anticipating a sellout later this week, so snag tickets while you can). There are an impressive 81 restaurants, 41 wineries, 30 breweries, and 6 cocktail bars in all this year! Here…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

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