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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: jazz hands.

Why hello there. Happy New Year to you! I hope you’ve been having a fantastic holiday and start to the new year. I have thoroughly been enjoying the break, the bizarre sunny weather, holiday get-togethers and cheer, long walks, purging my apartment, hanging out with family and friends,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 02, 2014

707 Scout

A Truffled New Year

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. It’s that special time of year when menus pay homage to the much-adored truffle. One of our favorite menus is at LA TOQUE in Napa, where beginning on Friday January 10th (through early March), chef Ken Frank…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 20, 2013

December 20, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

This week's tablehopper: sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Tom and Jerry’s Christmas house on 21st Street, one of my favorite things about San Francisco. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hey there, hi there, ho ho ho there. I know everyone is crazy busy right now, but I hope…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2013

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

Hey there, hi there, ho ho ho there. I know everyone is crazy busy right now, but I hope you’re taking some time out for a little holiday cheer and QT with friends and family. I love this time of year so much. A few highlights from this week’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2013

The Socialite

Where to Dine on New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve marks the end of 2013, and also the end of the WAIHEKE ISLAND YACHT CLUB pop-up in San Francisco. They’re not going out quietly; in fact, they’re celebrating with a big bash on New Year’s Eve. “The Last Supper” is a tasting…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2013

The Socialite

The Best Spots for New Year's Day Recovery

Ow, what were you thinking? Here are some places to help heal you on New Year’s Day. CHAMBERS EAT + DRINK is offering a recovery brunch, along with requisite beverages from their three full bars on New Year’s Day. Brunch is served from 10:30am-3pm, and seating will…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2013

The Chatterbox

A Unique Project for San Francisco: Leader House, Soft Opening December 20th

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour and experience a preview meal at LEADER HOUSE, the somewhat mysterious new project opening in the former Payne Mansion on Sutter Street. It’s a beautiful and grand building, built in 1881—perhaps you have attended an event there (it has most…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2013

The Chatterbox

Verbena Opens This Week on Polk Street

Due to open on Wednesday December 18th is VERBENA in the former Marbella/Rex Cafe space on Polk. The project is from Berkeley’s Gather team, with chef Sean Baker leading the kitchen. You can look at the contemporary and seasonal California menu here, which has some bites ($5-$7)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2013

The Chatterbox

First Look at Presidio Pizza Company, Soft Opening December 19th

Yesterday I had a chance to swing by the about-to-open PRESIDIO PIZZA COMPANY that’s opening in the former Frankie’s Bohemian Café space, and they had just passed their inspections. Which means this new pizza spot will be opening for business this Thursday December 19th at 11am!…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2013

The Chatterbox

Let There Be Suds: Black Sands Microbrewery Headed to Lower Haight

The Lower Haight is getting a new microbrewery, called BLACK SANDS, according to Haighteration. The new venture is from Robert Patterson, co-owner of shops Revolver and Voyager, as well as the Mission’s Ken Ken Ramen. Some brewing friends of Patterson’s will be assisting with the project, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2013

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