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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

The Sexiest, Tipsiest Pig Alive

Whoa, here’s a seriously A-list sighting for you. None other than the debonair George Clooney was spotted by a reader at The Tipsy Pig last Tuesday night. Did you know he actually used to have a pet pig named Max? It’s true. Anyway, he was spotted with…
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The Starlet

George Clooney

The Sexiest, Tipsiest Pig Alive June 17, 2014 Whoa, here’s a seriously A-list sighting for you. None other than the debonair George Clooney was spotted by a reader at The Tipsy Pig last Tuesday night. Did you know he actually used to have a pet pig named Max?…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Captain Clutch at Picán

Another all-star sighting, this time with a sporty twist: Derek Jeter was spotted at Picán on Saturday night. He came in quite late with a group of four old friends, and was very friendly with the staff, signing baseballs and generally being charming. He had a porterhouse steak (excellent…
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(Sponsored): The Right Policy to Save Your Bacon
The Sponsor

(Sponsored): The Right Policy to Save Your Bacon

What do Gary Danko, Benu, State Bird Provisions, Wise Sons, Monk’s Kettle, Bun Mee, and Trattoria Contadina all have in common besides exceptional food? They work with Panos Insurance Agency, one of only 150 “Elite” Farmers Insurance agents nationally offering preferred rates no one can compete with. Whether your…
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Tasty 510 News: Perdition Smokehouse, Shakewell
The Chatterbox

Tasty 510 News: Perdition Smokehouse, Shakewell

PERDITION SMOKEHOUSE is getting ready to open on Friday June 20th in Berkeley. As previously mentioned, the project comes from Chuck Stilphen, of the Trappist and Mikkeller Bar, and chef Michael O’Brien. In addition to 43 rotating domestic craft beers on tap, you’ll find a classic barbecue menu…
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The Good Hop Bottle Shop Now Open in Oakland
The Lush

The Good Hop Bottle Shop Now Open in Oakland

Of course the hopper loves a little good hop! Oakland has a new place for all things beer-related, with the brand-spankin’-new THE GOOD HOP. It comes from owner Melissa Myers, who started working as a brewer 16 years ago. The concept is more taproom than bar, with…
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June 17, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: June boom.
Newsletter

June 17, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: June boom.

This week's tablehopper: June boom.                     A tasting of the creative low-proof cocktails at Nico. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy! You fired up for another week of World Cup? On Saturday I had a blast watching Italy play with the sea of Italians and Italian-Americans at Il Casaro…
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This week's tablehopper: June boom.
What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: June boom.

Howdy! You fired up for another week of World Cup? On Saturday I had a blast watching Italy play with the sea of Italians and Italian-Americans at Il Casaro in North Beach—they’ll be open this Friday for the morning game, serving bomboloni, cornetti, and cappuccinos at 9am.…
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