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The Chatterbox

510 News: Bleecker Bistro Now Open, Eddie Blyden's Burger Spot, Plus alaMar and Centouno Coming Soon to Oakland

THE BLEECKER BISTRO is now open in Berkeley, in the former Ann’s Kitchen space. The new spot is from chef Jason Kwan of Joshu-ya Brasserie, and this time around he’s offering American comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Look for large portions and low prices, with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 26, 2013

The Lush

The Torpedo Room From Sierra Nevada Is Now Open in Berkeley

As previously reported on tablehopper, Sierra Nevada is joining the Bay Area microbrewing scene with its own taproom in West Berkeley. The new place, called the TORPEDO ROOM, is now open, with 16 taps offering some of the brewing company’s harder-to-find offerings. Look for the Barrel-Aged…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 26, 2013

November 26, 2013 - This week's newsletter: a toast to kindness.

This week's tablehopper: a toast to kindness. A bountiful brunch table at my dear friend Roberta’s house. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Some days, this intro letter of mine is really fun to write. Today, not so much. I have been a bit heartbroken the past couple of days:…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 25, 2013

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: a toast to kindness.

Some days, this intro letter of mine is really fun to write. Today, not so much. I have been a bit heartbroken the past couple of days: My dear Great-Aunt Mary left this beautiful earth Sunday morning, and I will say the planet just lost one of its sweetest…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 25, 2013

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…

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…

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

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