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The Chatterbox

Oakland Updates: Oliveto Closing, Fowl + Fare Finds a Nest, Stinky's Bar

Last week, a good friend let me know something was up at ~OLIVETO~ in Rockridge, and a couple days later, Nosh broke the news that co-owners Bob Klein and Maggie Blyth Klein have decided to retire after 35 years (although Bob will continue his Community Grains project). Oliveto has been…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2021

(Sponsored Event): World Whisky Pairing Event at The Midway on November 18th

Midway Culinary and Whisky EDU travel the globe to bring you exciting combinations of spirits and savory foods. Learn about boutique distilleries and quality international brands while noshing on expertly paired tastings from executive chef Luis Lagos at our World Whisky Pairing event. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2021

(Sponsored): How to Get $300+ Worth of Free Stuff at Rad Bay Area Restaurants

Broke-Ass Stuart just launched The Delicious Card which gets you awesome freebies at 37 delectable Bay Area restaurants. Not only are you supporting local restaurants, you’re supporting local journalism, too! Learn more and get your own Delicious Card right here.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2021

The Lush

Drink Up! A New Wine and Beer Bar (The Red Tail) and a Nouveau Party

Inner Sunset folks have a new craft beer and natural wine bar called THE RED TAIL in the former Inner Fog location. It was designed to be a chill spot for folks to hang out, discover a new wild-fermented wine from Sicily, watch the game, and there’s also a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 10, 2021

November 10, 2021 - This week's tablehopper: Scorpio season.

This week's tablehopper: Scorpio season. My preferred birthday trinity: Champagne, caviar, and a colorful caftan! Cheers, darlings! Why, hello there. I know some of you have wondered if my flapper zombie Halloween costume became permanent, but I’ve just been fully immersed in celebrating Scorpio season! My birthday…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 09, 2021

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: Scorpio season.

Why, hello there. I know some of you have wondered if my flapper zombie Halloween costume became permanent, but I’ve just been fully immersed in celebrating Scorpio season! My birthday was November 1st, and this past week has been full of family dinners, fun visits with fellow Scorps and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 09, 2021

The Chatterbox

Truly Wonderful News: Cafe Jacqueline Has Reopened (!), Plus The Progress, Merchant Roots

I know I was not the only one greatly concerned about the health of chef-owner Jacqueline Margulis of Cafe Jacqueline, and if CAFE JACQUELINE was going to make it through the pandemic and reopen, but it looks like the universe wanted to reward us all with some wonderful news! The…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 19, 2021

The Chatterbox

Donaji, a Oaxacan Restaurant, Has Opened in the Former Great Gold

The space that previously held Foxsister/Great Gold in the Mission is now home to DONAJI, a casual Oaxacan restaurant from the couple behind Tamalitos Catering, known for their stand at the Outer Sunset farmers’ market, CUESA’s Mission Community Market, and VA farmers’ market. Chef Isaí Cuevas and his…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 19, 2021

The Chatterbox

The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina Opening November 3rd in Tiburon

I know many of you have been wondering about Michael Mina’s project opening in the former Guaymas in Tiburon, and it’s THE BUNGALOW KITCHEN BY MICHAEL MINA, opening Wednesday November 3rd. It’s a sister restaurant to The Bungalow in Southern California’s Belmont Shore. Mina partnered with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 19, 2021

The Chatterbox

New Openings: 'Na Pizza, El Yucateco Bakery, and There's Now a Pantry at Bernal Cutlery

Some quick opening updates: over in the Marina, Dogukan Solmaz, Roberto Sbaraglia, and Alessandro Vasselli—who are behind the popular Roma Antica—are opening ‘NA PIZZA in the former Pluto’s, most likely in November. Chef Domenico de Angelis will be serving authentic pizza napoletana, as well as calzone, appetizers…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 19, 2021

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