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The Socialite

Sunday Suppers in the East Bay

Here’s a new way to support local communities and enjoy some fantastic food. In the East Bay, Charlie Hallowell (Pizzaiolo, Boot & Shoe, Penrose) has partnered with other restaurants for a Sunday Supper series, once a month. On the third Sunday of every month, a different restaurant will host…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 12, 2014

The Socialite

Get Your Tickets Now for SummerTini, Friday June 6th

Get ready to enjoy some fabulous food for an even more fabulous cause at the 10th annual SUMMERTINI bash, which is going to be a delicious and fun party. It’s all going down Friday June 6th at the Bently Reserve. This year, the restaurant lineup will knock your socks…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 12, 2014

707 Scout

Pork Ramen Hunt, Last-Minute Mom's Day, New Crêperie, Art of Eating

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. Desperately Seeking Ramen: Ever since Doug Keane shuttered his haute Japanese noodle bar, Shimo, the North Bay has suffered an appalling lack of decent ramen. There is, of course, Hana Japanese in Rohnert Park, but we’re talking casual,…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2014

May 9, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: Roman holiday.

This week's tablehopper: Roman holiday. Castelvetrano olives at 54 Mint. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Buon giorno! SF, you’re looking so sparkly after your springtime bath last night. The drizzle certainly didn’t dampen the fun at Taste of Potrero last night—it was a packed house at the…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 08, 2014

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: Roman holiday.

Buon giorno! SF, you’re looking so sparkly after your springtime bath last night. The drizzle certainly didn’t dampen the fun at Taste of Potrero last night—it was a packed house at the NWBLK, and even the outdoor patio was full of grazing guests (then again, it’ll…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 08, 2014

The Wino

Checking Lists: A Critical Look at Restaurant Wine by Alan Goldfarb (Absinthe)

Alan Goldfarb was the wine editor at the St. Helena Star, where it is said that assignment must be akin to covering Catholicism in Vatican City. He was also the senior editor for AppellationAmerica.com. His work has appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. He’…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 08, 2014

The Regular

54 Mint

Ahhh, the elusive “authentic” and excellent Italian restaurant—yes, one that’s run by Italians. It’s a rare bird here, although you can find a few, and it’s an experience I am always seeking. Don’t get me wrong, I do adore all our Cal-Italian places led by…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 08, 2014

The Chatterbox

A Look at the Big 4, Opening Today (May 6th)

All is well on Nob Hill, with the reopening of ~BIG 4~ at the newly renovated Scarlet Huntington Hotel. We broke the news last week about the new chef, Kevin Scott, whose menu will be in place May 23rd. For now, there is an interim menu you can take a…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 06, 2014

The Chatterbox

A Closer Look at the Newly Expanded Outerlands, Reopening This Weekend

Last week we broke the news about the new chef at the about-to-reopen ~OUTERLANDS~, Greg Kuzia-Carmel. Now we have a few details to release about the expanded space and what to expect. Owners Lana Porcello and Dave Muller moved into the former restaurant space next door (Wo’s Chinese), and…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 06, 2014

The Chatterbox

Smokestack Now Open at Magnolia Brewing in Dogpatch

SMOKESTACK AT MAGNOLIA BREWING officially opened its doors yesterday, Monday May 5th. We gave you a sneak peek in February with lots of details about the interior, and now the project is up and running. To recap, it’s a barbecue joint from Dave McLean of Magnolia, with chef Dennis…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 06, 2014

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