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Jane the Bakery Now Open on Geary
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Jane the Bakery Now Open on Geary

Newly open and adding a wonderful fresh-baked perfume to the neighborhood (and I’m not talking about the green stuff) is JANE THE BAKERY in the former KFC/Taco Bell complex, right next to Imperial Spa. This is owner Amanda Michael’s third location, and it’s more of…
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Martin Scorsese

An Italian-Style Star Sighting You Won't Be Able to Fugettabout December 13, 2016 Auguri to Poesia in the Castro, who got to host the iconic Martin Scorsese for a private dinner and buyout in their restaurant after his screening of his movie, Silence, at the Castro Theatre.…
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Hunter Pence's EPIC Wedding Reception

Wild-eyed Hunter Pence, beloved San Francisco Giants outfielder, celebrated his wedding reception at EPIC Steak on Saturday, November 26. Hunter and his bride, Alexis Cozombolidis, hosted a “Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones“-themed reception (the mind reels). Some high-profile guests included Larry Baer, Bobby Evans, Sergio Romo,…
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Hunter Pence

Hunter Pence's EPIC Wedding Reception December 13, 2016 Wild-eyed Hunter Pence, beloved San Francisco Giants outfielder, celebrated his wedding reception at EPIC Steak on Saturday, November 26. Hunter and his bride, Alexis Cozombolidis, hosted a “Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones“-themed reception (the mind reels). Some…
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Meet Serpentine's New Chef-Owner, Tommy Halvorson
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Meet Serpentine's New Chef-Owner, Tommy Halvorson

Restaurant owner Erin Rooney sold Slow Club to Paul Einbund last year, who recently opened The Morris, and now she has sold her other iconic restaurant, ~SERPENTINE~, to Tommy Halvorson, who is the new chef-owner (Rooney will now be a silent partner). His background includes Foxtail Catering (currently), plus…
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