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The Starlet

Half of the Coen Brothers, and His Better Half

The fabulous Frances McDormand and her husband, director Joel Coen were spotted at A16 last Saturday, according to a tweet from a tablehopper amiga. For those of you who read The Starlet, you know this is not the couple’s first visit to A16, or San Francisco. They have good…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 30, 2014

(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…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 30, 2014

The Chatterbox

510 News: La Snackeria, Café Service at A16 Rockridge, Diving Dog Brewhouse

East Bay Dish has the story on the new project from Tina Tamale, who has been running Tina Tamale Catering. It’s called LA SNACKERIA and will offer “Chino Latino” food, like quesadillas with Oaxacan cheese and char siu-style pork, and boba frescas, or aguas frescas with tapioca. There will…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 30, 2014

The Lush

Time to Drink Some Wine, Yo

Winos, I have some updates for you! Am thrilled with the news that the beer and wine license for BRIGHT’S LES CLOS has kicked in, which means they have now extended their hours from 8am-12am daily (and nightly!). I can’t wait to start trying items on chef Shawn…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 30, 2014

September 30, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: miam miam.

This week's tablehopper: miam miam. Now that’s what I call a soufflé. Late-night treat at Bistrot Paul Bert. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Why hello there! Did ya miss me? I think I only missed my bed and my espresso machine, to be honest—I definitely did not miss…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2014

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: miam miam.

Why hello there! Did ya miss me? I think I only missed my bed and my espresso machine, to be honest—I definitely did not miss my desk. I had a fantastique family vacation in France for a couple of weeks, spent in Paris, Champagne, and the Loire Valley. We…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2014

The Socialite

CUESA's Sunday Supper Not to Be Missed October 5th

CUESA’s 12th annual Sunday Supper is coming up on Sunday October 5th, and it promises to be a doozy of a good time. The evening begins with a Champagne reception in the beautiful Ferry Building at 6pm, along with oysters, appetizers, and cocktails. The reception is followed by a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2014

The Socialite

FallFest Supporting Meals on Wheels October 11th (Plus a Discount Code)

San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest 2014 is celebrating fall in Northern California on Saturday October 11th at the Justin Herman Plaza from 12pm-4pm. The festival, which benefits Meals on Wheels San Francisco, brings chefs from 40 different restaurants together, including Juhu Beach Club, 1760, Merigan Sub Shop, and Farmshop; take…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 29, 2014

The Chatterbox

Miracle on Divisadero: Brenda's Meet & Three Is Coming to Blue Jay Cafe

For years, I have wondered who and what would take over the lusterless BLUE JAY CAFE on Divisadero. The place has such great bones (love that horseshoe counter SO MUCH) and there’s even a patio out back. All it was missing was some real soul, which it’s going…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 05, 2014

The Chatterbox

Doc Ricketts Opens in North Beach

A report by Dana Eastland. The former Purple Onion space in North Beach has officially reopened as DOC RICKETTS, as of Wednesday September 3rd. As previously reported on tablehopper, the owner is Christopher Burnett of Darwin Café, and he’s done quite a number on the historic location. The three-level…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 05, 2014

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