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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

Ziryab Gets a New Look and a Full Bar
The Chatterbox

Ziryab Gets a New Look and a Full Bar

A report from Dana Massey-Todd. Thanks to a tip from a reader, we learned awhile back that ZIRYAB on Divisadero is reopening with a new bar program, a revamped menu, and a face-lift. Owner Salim Nasser has redone the interior, with moodier paint colors and art that evokes…
Marcia Gagliardi
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(Sad) Closed Report: Murasaki Sushi
The Chatterbox

(Sad) Closed Report: Murasaki Sushi

A Twitter pal shared the unfortunate news that longtime sushi chef Toshi (Toshihiro Sasaki) of MURASAKI SUSHI has sadly passed away, and the restaurant has temporarily closed. There are some very sweet missives to Toshi posted on Yelp (for a change). Condolences to his family and friends (and many fans)…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Noise Pop Hits 20th Street in August
The Chatterbox

Noise Pop Hits 20th Street in August

The Noise Pop festival is coming to 20th Street in the Mission on Saturday August 24th, with its 20TH STREET BLOCK PARTY. The event features food from local merchants, and this is 20th Street, so that means Flour + Water, Central Kitchen, The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, Rhea’s Deli, and…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Beer Me: Summer of Saison, Abbot's Cellar Sale, More
The Lush

Beer Me: Summer of Saison, Abbot's Cellar Sale, More

Beer lovers, here are a few things to add to your suds radar: The ~PRESS CLUB~ just kicked off its annual Summer of Saison, with six top breweries (like Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Evil Twin Brewing, Brasserie Dupont, and Brasserie Trois Dames) and their finest saisons showcased through Sunday July 28th.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Monday Afternoon Fever
The Starlet

Monday Afternoon Fever

Yesterday, John Travolta and his family dined at Fang Restaurant, where they enjoyed egg rolls, sesame chicken, wonton soup, crispy prawn salad, pan-fried dumplings, crispy short ribs with broccoli, and shrimp fried rice. They were very nice to guests and staff, and even posed for photos. Photo courtesy of…
Marcia Gagliardi
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