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The Chatterbox

510 Updates: Taco Grill Moves, Coloso Coffee Open, Zaki Closing

Those ever-vigilant Chowhounders caught that Oakland’s Taco Grill has moved across the street and changed names to OBELISCO. Fans of their tacos will be pleased to hear that the menu has not changed, but East Bay Express reports that the new space will allow them to add full…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 13, 2014

The Lush

Two Wine Tasting Events on Saturday May 17th

The Annual Midspring Wine Tasting Extravaganza from GOLDEN GATE WINE CELLARS is coming up this Saturday May 17th. From 5:30pm-8:30pm, you’ll have the chance to try at least 40 different wines, as well as be able to talk to winemakers about their pours. There will be…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 13, 2014

May 13, 2014 - This week's newsletter: hotsy totsy.

This week's tablehopper: hotsy totsy. A smashing sashimi spread at ICHI Sushi + NI bar. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Mmmmhmmm, it’s definitely sashimi weather. It’s also a perfect moment to eat cherries and peaches, lucky us. It’s also time for me to congratulate myself on saving half…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 12, 2014

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: hotsy totsy.

Mmmmhmmm, it’s definitely sashimi weather. It’s also a perfect moment to eat cherries and peaches, lucky us. It’s also time for me to congratulate myself on saving half of my super burrito from the other night so I could have cold burrito for lunch; it’s an…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 12, 2014

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

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