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Holiday Lunches and Happenings

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Holiday Lunches and Happenings

Yup, the holiday crush is on, and it’s time to schedule some fun lunches. While I’m sorry I won’t be hosting another two-martini lunch event at ~BIX~ this year, you can still duplicate it by swinging by during their holiday lunch hours. Bix will be open…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 29, 2016

This week's tablehopper: on the road again.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: on the road again.

Hi gang, did you have a nice Thanksgiving holiday? I sure hope so. Big thanks and much gratitude to all the people who had to work this holiday season, keeping us well fed and our BAC set to “party level.” My holiday had a bit of a hiccup with some…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 28, 2016

New York's Babu Ji Opens on Valencia

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New York's Babu Ji Opens on Valencia

A couple of months ago I mentioned BABU JI was coming to the former Nostra on Valencia, and this playful-yet-precise Indian restaurant has now opened. Owners Jennifer and chef Jessi Singh are from Melbourne, but are known for their restaurant in New York. The menu is very similar,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

Openings: Phlox Commons, Hinodeya Ramen, Split Opens on Polk, Nabe #2, Troya Fillmore Relaunches

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Openings: Phlox Commons, Hinodeya Ramen, Split Opens on Polk, Nabe #2, Troya Fillmore Relaunches

A bunch of smaller openings for you to note, including PHLOX COMMONS, which just opened in the former Saha at the Hotel Carlton (the owner, Ryan Olson, previously worked at Saha—it ends up he’s a big hiker, and phlox is everywhere on his California hikes). The 49-seat…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

Coming Soon: Flores, China Live Sets Date, Italian Homemade Company to Hayes Valley, Tony Gemignani's Slice House to Haight

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Coming Soon: Flores, China Live Sets Date, Italian Homemade Company to Hayes Valley, Tony Gemignani's Slice House to Haight

Adriano Paganini’s Mexican restaurant with operating partner Luis Flores has a name, FLORES, and it is opening Monday November 28th (it will be soft opening with a limited menu this weekend if you want to swing by). You can peep the dinner menu here, which covers a variety of…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

Cawfee Tawk: Café Lambretta Opening in SoMa, Blue Bottle South Park Opens

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Cawfee Tawk: Café Lambretta Opening in SoMa, Blue Bottle South Park Opens

If you have been a longtime tablehopper reader and you’re an Italian scooter fan, you may remember reading about CAFÉ LAMBRETTA, which opened on Polk Street back in 2007 (also: enjoy looking at that almost ancient tablehopper issue!) and closed not too soon thereafter. Well, owner and Lambretta fanatic…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

New Service Includes Dinner at Tartine Manufactory, Brunch at Mason Pacific

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New Service Includes Dinner at Tartine Manufactory, Brunch at Mason Pacific

If you’re looking for some new places to add to your roster, for your consideration: TARTINE MANUFACTORY has their dinner service under way, served Wed-Sun 5:30pm-10pm. Take a look at the menu here. Obviously the bread service should be at the top of your list, and…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

The Maestro of Meat, Dario Cecchini, Is in Town for a Variety of Appearances

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The Maestro of Meat, Dario Cecchini, Is in Town for a Variety of Appearances

The one and only Dario Cecchini—the famed opera-singing, Dante-quoting butcher of Panzano in Chianti—is in the Bay Area for a variety of events. His visit has been organized by the Italian Consulate General and the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco, in collaboration with Italian food…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

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Van "The Man" Jones Takes a Break from His Brilliant Truth Telling to Enjoy a Meal

Activist, CNN commentator, and pretty much my favorite articulate and insightful voice in this messed-up post-election world, Van Jones came in to The Commissary for a meal on Friday night. Everyone should take 30 minutes out of whatever it is you’re doing and watch the three episodes…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2016

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