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January 8, 2016 - This week's tablehopper: hanging loose with the punatics.

This week's tablehopper: hanging loose with the punatics. Lizards hanging out on my screen windows in the afternoon sun (in Puna, Hawaii). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Aloha, friends. I just flew back from dreamy Hawaii on Wednesday night, was so sorry to leave tropical paradise, especially to return to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 07, 2016

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: hanging loose with the punatics.

Aloha, friends. I just flew back from dreamy Hawaii on Wednesday night, was so sorry to leave tropical paradise, especially to return to chilly-ass, rainy weather (and traveling with a cold, lame). But this weather is going to feel relatively warm by the time I get to New York,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 07, 2016

(Sponsored): Party with a Purpose at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2016

Soon, specialty food professionals from around the world will head to Moscone Center for the Winter Fancy Food Show 2016, where they’ll explore the industry’s most delicious new trends and innovations. Join them and celebrate good times in support of a great cause at Party with a Purpose,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 05, 2016

The Chatterbox

Parallel 37 at the Ritz-Carlton Launching an Opulent (Ritzy!) Second Sunday Brunch Buffet

Looking for somewhere new to brunch? Ritz-Carlton Hotel brunch buffet spreads are pretty legendary—I remember the one they used to host on the patio at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco fondly, and the one they hold in Half Moon Bay is also rather fabulous, so I was pleased…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 05, 2016

The Bore

I'm Not So Sweet on These Things in 2016

It’s another new year, which means it’s time for my annual ranty list of things chapping my hide about our local culinary scene. Normally, I like to keep things positive over here at hopper HQ, but it’s fun to get all kvetchy and cranky once a year.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 04, 2016

January 5, 2016 - This week's tablehopper: howzit?

This week's tablehopper: howzit? New Year’s Day sunset at neighbor Robert Trickey’s gorgeous house (and pool). Mahalo. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Aloha, dear readers! And Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)! I hope you had a shiny transition into 2016 and that the only resolution you…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 04, 2016

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: howzit?

Aloha, dear readers! And Hau’oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)! I hope you had a shiny transition into 2016 and that the only resolution you made was to enjoy life, because that’s assuredly one you’ll keep. I’m writing to you on my last full day in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 04, 2016

The Chatterbox

Little Gem Now Open for Dinner in Hayes Valley

Hayes Valley has a new hangout, LITTLE GEM, which just opened for dinner on December 17th. As we mentioned in our piece earlier this year, the project is from Eric Lilavois (former COO at the Thomas Keller Group), partnering with chef Dave Cruz (formerly chef de cuisine of Ad Hoc)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 22, 2015

The Chatterbox

Happening Now: Volta's Soft Opening

We ran an in-depth preview of the French (and Scandinavian-influenced) modern brasserie cuisine of VOLTA last week, and we’re happy to report the restaurant is now softly open for lunch and dinner. You can come by for lunch from 11:30am-2:30pm and dinner 5:30pm-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 22, 2015

The Chatterbox

Fogo de Chão Opening Wednesday

By Dana Eastland. As reported on tablehopper in June, San Francisco is getting our very own location of Brazilian steakhouse FOGO DE CHÃO. It’s opening in the former Chevy’s location in SoMa on Wednesday December 23rd. The large space includes a centerpiece “market table” that offers seasonal salads,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 22, 2015

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