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In Memoriam: Carlo Middione
The Chatterbox

In Memoriam: Carlo Middione

I have a sad piece of news to share: chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and longtime champion of Southern Italian food, Carlo Middione, passed away on September 26, 2022, at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He was 86. He was an early and proud ambassador of authentic…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Moves (Fatted Calf, City View Restaurant), Departures (Nate Norris at Zuni), Reopenings (The Barrel Room, Maison Danel), New Brunch (Hazie's)
The Chatterbox

Moves (Fatted Calf, City View Restaurant), Departures (Nate Norris at Zuni), Reopenings (The Barrel Room, Maison Danel), New Brunch (Hazie's)

Big news from SF’s charcuterie HQ, FATTED CALF—they’re going to be closing their Hayes Valley shop at 320 Fell Street at the end of October “for a variety of logistical reasons,” according to a recent email. (Founders Taylor Boetticher and Toponia Miller opened the shop in 2010!…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
October 11, 2022 - This week's tablehopper: fall force.
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October 11, 2022 - This week's tablehopper: fall force.

This week's tablehopper: fall force.                     A stunning dessert at TRUSS: Manjari chocolate mousse with rice crisps, chocolate crumble, and gold marigold leaves. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Welcome to Fogtober, it’s Karl’s city now. (At least this weather keeps me productive, and considering how much I have going…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Kuma Sushi + Sake Opening a Second Location
The Chatterbox

Kuma Sushi + Sake Opening a Second Location

I’m so happy to have some positive news to report: owners Ryo Sakai and Cory Jackson of neighborhood favorite KUMA SUSHI + SAKE in Lower Polk are opening a second location, Kuma Valencia, in spring-summer of 2023. After opening their first location in August 2017, they have steadily built…
Marcia Gagliardi
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