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The Chatterbox

Noir Opens in Hayes Valley

As mentioned previously on tablehopper, NOIR (music alert on that website) from owner Brian Cassanego is bringing a new place to Hayes Valley. After some chef drama, it softly opened on April 2nd, with Joanna Karlinsky (of Sweet Jo’s Chili and Bicuits) as interim chef. Look out for her…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2013

707 Scout

First Look at Chalkboard Menu, BottleRock Food Lineup, Oxbow Gets a Distillery

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. We’ve got an exclusive peek at the forthcoming menu for CHALKBOARD, the casual dining restaurant that’s replacing Cyrus in Healdsburg’s Les Mars Hotel. The menu will source much of its produce from the legendary Chalk Hill…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2013

The Bookworm

Pete Mulvihill on The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage

Don’t forget: the book mentioned below is available at 20 percent off for tablehopper readers for two weeks following this mention at Green Apple Books—simply use the code “tablehopper” at checkout (either at the store or online) for your discount. The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage: True Tales of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2013

April 12, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: kiwi kisses and kedgeree dreams.

This week's tablehopper: kiwi kisses and kedgeree dreams. The stunning view at Brancott Estate Heritage Centre in Marlborough. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Kia Ora! (That’s my Māori hello to you.) I returned from New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon after an action-packed and food- and wine-filled 10 days in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2013

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: kiwi kisses and kedgeree dreams.

Kia Ora! (That’s my Māori hello to you.) I returned from New Zealand on Tuesday afternoon after an action-packed and food- and wine-filled 10 days in that gorgeous country. Seriously, whoa. I had some of the best shellfish of my life, was so impressed with many wonderful wines I…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2013

The Wino

Checking Lists: A Critical Look at Restaurant Wine by Alan Goldfarb (Duende)

Alan Goldfarb was the wine editor at the St. Helena Star, where it is said that assignment must be akin to covering Catholicism in Vatican City. He was also the senior editor for AppellationAmerica.com. His work has appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. He’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2013

It's Always Wine O'Clock with Amazon Wine.

It's Always Wine O'Clock with Amazon Wine. Great news for wine lovers! Amazon Wine now offers residents of California (and 15 other states + D.C.) thousands of artisan wines, shipped conveniently to your door, direct from wineries. And it’s just $9.99 shipping for up…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2013

The Chatterbox

Chef Gordon Drysdale on the Move, Plus New Chef Hires: Bix, Liberty Cafe, Amber Dhara

A tipster alerted me to some changes with chef Gordon Drysdale’s level of involvement with the SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL in Mill Valley: he is transitioning to more of a consulting, as-needed relationship. Basically, they knew there would ultimately be a time when it wasn’t going to be financially…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2013

The Chatterbox

Now (Softly) Open: Bitters Bock and Rye

Back in August, we announced the upcoming opening of BITTERS BOCK AND RYE in the former Maharani, which was originally slated for last October. Yeah, this is how things go in this town. Well, thanks to a friend in the neighborhood, I have learned the place is currently in soft-opening…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2013

The Chatterbox

20 Spot Opening in the Mission on Friday March 29th

As previously reported in tablehopper, 20 SPOT is bringing wine and small plates to the Mission. They’re all set to open this Friday March 29th, with a menu of small plates and snacks, plus more than 100 bottles of wine to choose from. Owners Bodhi Freedom (who owns Bacchus…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 26, 2013

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