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Closures: Terra Cotta Warrior, El Capitan/Carafe, Hahn's Hibachi, and David Bazirgan Moving On

I have some closures and other changes around town to report on. First, it looks like Outer Sunset’s TERRA COTTA WARRIOR, one of the city’s few places offering Shaanxi cuisine, has new management and is closed until August 1st. Ugh. That place was perfect for our foggy weather…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 14, 2016

(Sponsored): SF Lamb Jam Is Back! Don't Miss Out!

Lamb Jam is an epic tasting event and competition that brings together the most talented chefs in San Francisco to compete for the honor of Best Lamb Dish in SF and the chance to attend the finale in New York City. Joining the chefs are local breweries, winemakers, and other…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 14, 2016

June 14, 2016 - This week's tablehopper: Italians do it best.

This week's tablehopper: Italians do it best. The winners of the World’s Best Restaurant, Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, of Modena’s Osteria Francescana. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello there! Greetings from the whirlwind. Did you miss me last week? I was busy hosting my last two tablehopper…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 13, 2016

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: Italians do it best.

Hello there! Greetings from the whirlwind. Did you miss me last week? I was busy hosting my last two tablehopper Vinho Verde events: one in New York (my first event in NYC!) and then I flew home to San Francisco on Thursday to throw the second one with Feastly on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 13, 2016

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Openings: Sababa, Evil Eye, K+O Kitchen

Now open in the Financial District is SABABA, which we mentioned was opening in the former Paladar location. The fast-casual/takeout Israeli street food spot is from Guy Eshel, previously AQ. He’s serving freshly made pita (it’s made on location, check out the Wood Stone oven!), which…