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Picnic at the Presidio Returns
The Chatterbox

Picnic at the Presidio Returns

OFF THE GRID is bringing the Picnic at the Presidio back after a winter hiatus. The picnic, which focuses on offerings from established restaurants, takes place every Sunday from 11am-4pm on the Main Post lawn. You’ll find vendors like Nopalito, Wexler’s, Del Popolo, and Namu, plus “blanket-side” cocktail…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Pop-Ups and a Crawl for Your Radar
The Chatterbox

Pop-Ups and a Crawl for Your Radar

American Bao Bar is now popping up on Fridays and Saturdays at LOT 7 in the Mission (except on May 11th!). The menu is focused on the street foods of Taipei and Singapore, with a bit of California flair—just wait until you try the red curry/chicken coconut “XLB”…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Aw, Shucks: Oyster Bash at B Restaurant
The Chatterbox

Aw, Shucks: Oyster Bash at B Restaurant

Enjoy some unlimited oysters on Saturday April 27th at B RESTAURANT. They’re throwing their second annual Oyster Bash, with oysters galore. You’ll find the bivalves raw on the half shell, passed around as shooters, fried into po’boy sliders, and steamed. There’s also an oyster shucking contest,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Think Pink at Rosé by the Bay on April 23rd
The Lush

Think Pink at Rosé by the Bay on April 23rd

Get ready for summertime (or anytime, really) with the Rosé Consortia’s celebration of pink wines, ROSÉ BY THE BAY. The event, which takes place Tuesday April 23rd at Butterfly restaurant, includes more than 40 sparkling and still rosés, plus tastes from Butterfly chef Rob Lam. The event runs from…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Tony and the Ripper

Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain were spotted having drinks and cheese at Dio Deka in Los Gatos last Friday before going to San Jose as part of their “Good vs. Evil” tour. Eric was apparently seen waiting on a bench outside for a ride when he was invited in to…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Eric Ripert

Tony and the Ripper April 19, 2013 Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain were spotted having drinks and cheese at Dio Deka in Los Gatos last Friday before going to San Jose as part of their “Good vs. Evil” tour. Eric was apparently seen waiting on a bench outside for a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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