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May 5, 2015 - This week's tablehopper: bearded ladies.

This week's tablehopper: bearded ladies. Probably some of the most-tender octopus I’ve ever had, at Pathos in Berkeley. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Last night was an exciting time on Twitter, simultaneously watching the news of the 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards roll in from Chicago—huge congrats…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2015

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: bearded ladies.

Last night was an exciting time on Twitter, simultaneously watching the news of the 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards roll in from Chicago—huge congrats to local winners Shelley Lindgren for Outstanding Wine Program for A16 (FINALLY); Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski for Best Chef: West for State Bird Provisions;…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2015

The Socialite

La Cocina Toasts to an Amazing 10 Years at Annual Gala May 11th

It’s time to celebrate ~LA COCINA~ for 10 years of making San Francisco a better place. Their annual gala is happening this Monday May 11th at the headquarters of Square, from 5:30pm to 10:30pm. There are a couple of different ways to participate, including a cocktail reception,…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2015

The Socialite

Ready for Mother's Day? It's Just Around the Corner

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday May 10th. Are you ready to celebrate your mom? Here are some sweet spots she’s sure to love, or check out reservations on OpenTable. There are also lots of ideas in our Mother’s Day roundups from last year, 2013, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2015

The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored): Win Tickets to a Tablehopper-Hosted Wine Tasting with Patz & Hall!

Experience California terroir through beautifully crafted chardonnays and pinot noirs from Patz & Hall. This one-of-a-kind tasting, co-hosted by tablehopper, will be held on Friday June 12th at Naked Kitchen, a restored Victorian home in the Mission District, where guests will be welcomed with a glass…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 01, 2015

707 Scout

Heritage Eats Opening, Goose & Gander's New Chef, Beautiful Views in Bodega

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. Another Napa restaurant to put on your to-do list? HERITAGE EATS is opening Friday May 8th at the Bel Aire shopping center in the town of Napa. With the tagline “Slow Meats Fast,” the owners describe it as…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 01, 2015

May 1, 2015 - This week's tablehopper: the meat of the matter.

This week's tablehopper: the meat of the matter. Risotto alla Milanese, topped with bone marrow, by Matteo Clivati at his current pop-up at The Palace Restaurant. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy May Day (“it’s just a spring clean for the May Queen”). I’m trying not to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2015

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: the meat of the matter.

Happy May Day (“it’s just a spring clean for the May Queen”). I’m trying not to freak out that it’s May already. The days, they keep flying. I know going out every night doesn’t help slow things down, that’s for sure, but how can I…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2015

The Wino

A Rant About 'Cult' and Wine from Peter Granoff

Peter Granoff was born on the wrong side of the tracks, never grew up, and can’t taste his way out of a paper bag. Actually, Peter is the 13th American Master Sommelier (1991) and is an examiner for the Court of Master Sommeliers. After many years in hotels and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2015

The Regular

Cockscomb

With so many places to eat at in this town, would you feel impelled to write a review of a place when the chef has blocked you on Twitter (I honestly don’t know why), and once bellowed in your ear when you called for a quick interview? (Come to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2015

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