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The Socialite

Where to Get Your Turkey On: Eating Out (and Takeout) for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is this Thursday November 28th, and perhaps you’d rather do just about anything than roast a turkey in your own oven. Or maybe your oven is broken (everyone has that horror story, right?) or your great-aunt Susie doesn’t like anything not served on a tablecloth. Whatever the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 25, 2013

The Socialite

A Hanukkah Feast at AQ on December 2nd

If you’re looking for a place for a fabulous Hanukkah dinner (and for charity, to boot), look no further than the eight-course tasting menu at ~AQ~ on Monday December 2nd. The dinner brings together guests from Commonwealth, The Village Pub, Baker & Banker, and Deliboard, all preparing different courses.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 25, 2013

The Chatterbox

A Look at the Newly Open Penrose in Oakland

A report by Dana Eastland. There is much excitement this week on Grand Avenue, with Charlie Hallowell’s PENROSE opening just across the street from his other baby, Boot & Shoe Service. It’s amazing to think this was the former home of the Lounge Nail Spa and Boutique, now…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2013

707 Scout

Torc Opening in Napa, Pullman Kitchen, Feast of the Seven Fishes

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. Popular Napa chef Sean O’Toole opens the doors to TORC on Monday November 25, ending more than a year of speculation as to who would go into the former vegetarian restaurant and yoga studio Ubuntu. BiteClub is a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2013

707 Scout

Learn All About Wine with Karen MacNeil

On Saturday November 30th and Friday December 13th, head up to the CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA’S WINE ANNEX in Napa for an afternoon or evening of wine education with Karen MacNeil. The first class is called What Makes Great Wine Great and covers characteristics that all great wines possess,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2013

November 22, 2013 - This week's newsletter: 20th century fox.

This week's tablehopper: 20th century fox. Hollandaise and ham and cheese soldiers at The Cavalier. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy. Friday is here, and our city got a nice bath this week, and an air dry too (what was up with that wind last night?). I’m pretty dang…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 21, 2013

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: 20th century fox.

Howdy. Friday is here, and our city got a nice bath this week, and an air dry too (what was up with that wind last night?). I’m pretty dang tired, to be honest. Yes, I get tired. Last night I got to throw a relaunch/welcome back party for…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 21, 2013

The Regular

20th Century Cafe

As someone who loves dressing in vintage clothes, sitting on vintage furnishings, and eating off of vintage plates, the time capsule that is 20TH CENTURY CAFE speaks to me on many levels. Chef-owner Michelle Polzine gained many fans while making gorgeous desserts at Range, but now this beguiling corner café…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 21, 2013

The Chatterbox

New Restaurant (Hopper's Place) Coming to the Former Bechelli's in the Marina

No, the tablehopper is not opening a restaurant (although I do love the name). Alvin Garcia, whom many of you may know from his years as the opening GM for Delarosa, Lolinda, and El Techo de Lolinda, is now opening his own place in the Marina, HOPPER’S PLACE, in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

The Chatterbox

Chef Shuffles: New Chef (Anthony Florian) at Seven Hills, Santé Salvoni at Chocolate Lab, More

I heard through the Russian Hill grapevine that chef and part-owner Alexander Alioto has left SEVEN HILLS, and the rumor I heard is that he is taking over a Thai place in the neighborhood (this part is very TBD). While Alioto confirmed his departure from Seven Hills, that was all…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

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