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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

The Starlet

Bruce Bochy

Giants Forever November  4, 2014 Giants’ manager and one of the most stoic people on television, none other than Bruce Bochy celebrated his triumphant return to San Francisco with a meal at Waterbar on Thursday night. His party enjoyed a festive bottle of Billecart brut rosé, a “deluxe french fry…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Pop-Ups: Grilled Cheez Guy, Hal Jr.'s Bar-B-Q
The Chatterbox

Pop-Ups: Grilled Cheez Guy, Hal Jr.'s Bar-B-Q

As of today, Tuesday November 4th, Grilled Cheez Guy will have a regular pop-up at Rickshaw Stop every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am-3pm. Owner Michael Davidson wants to be sure to include other local producers in his business, so look for products like Santipapas Salsa, Quiche & Carry,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Give Back the Bird Cocktails for the Holidays
The Lush

Give Back the Bird Cocktails for the Holidays

During the month of November, you can raise a glass to a good cause with the Give Back the Bird program, which benefits the SF-Marin Food Bank and is sponsored by Wild Turkey (Jupiter Olympus plays a big part in this charity fundraiser). Local bars will be offering their…
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The Starlet

Roseanne at Elite Cafe

Comedy icon and 2012 presidential candidate Roseanne Barr was spotted at Elite Cafe, which is funny given her working-class roots and comedy. Anyway, she was there with one other woman and they kept to themselves and had a quiet conversation. She is still looking very trim after her highly…
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The Starlet

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne at Elite Cafe November  4, 2014 Comedy icon and 2012 presidential candidate Roseanne Barr was spotted at Elite Cafe, which is funny given her working-class roots and comedy. Anyway, she was there with one other woman and they kept to themselves and had a quiet conversation. She is…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Closures: Burmese Kitchen, Pasta Pomodoro
The Chatterbox

Closures: Burmese Kitchen, Pasta Pomodoro

It looks BURMESE KITCHEN in the Tenderloin is closing at the end of November. According to a note on their website, they’ve lost their lease “due to the changing nature of San Francisco.” Eater caught up with owner Dennis Lin, who says that they will try to find a…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Talia Baiocchi Talks Sherry All Over Town
The Lush

Talia Baiocchi Talks Sherry All Over Town

There is still so very much to learn and love about sherry, and author Talia Baiocchi is going to be in town this month promoting her new book, Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine World’s Best-Kept Secret (Ten Speed Press). It’s a fabulous book, with a…
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The Starlet

Madeleine Albright

Secretary of Spruce November  4, 2014 Former Secretary of State and all-around inspirational lady Madeleine Albright was spotted at Spruce on Friday night. She was there with a private party.…
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(Sponsored): The Right Policy to Save Your Bacon
The Sponsor

(Sponsored): The Right Policy to Save Your Bacon

What do Dosa, Gary Danko, Benu, Wise Sons, Monk’s Kettle, Jane Bakery, Trattoria Contadina, and top spots stretching from the Wine Country to Silicon Valley all have in common? They work with Panos Insurance Agency, one of only 150 “Elite” Farmers Insurance agents nationally offering preferred rates no one…
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