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January 11, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: tales from the crypt.

This week's tablehopper: tales from the crypt. The deviled eggs at Dixie (topped with fried chicken liver—genius). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Why hello there—did ya miss me? I was supposed to be back in your inbox last Friday, but guess who was completely flattened by that utterly…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 10, 2013

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: tales from the crypt.

Why hello there—did ya miss me? I was supposed to be back in your inbox last Friday, but guess who was completely flattened by that utterly evil flu that is making its way to California? People, I am talking six days in bed, a horrid fever, chills, and barely…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 10, 2013

The Wino

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

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 • Jan 10, 2013

The Chatterbox

First Look at Ramen Shop in Rockridge

Now due to open on Friday January 4th is RAMEN SHOP, the new spot opening on College Avenue in the former Tachibana Sushi Bar space in Rockridge. As previously mentioned on tablehopper, the project is from Sam White (previously maître d’ at Chez Panisse and a founder of OPENrestaurant), with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 21, 2012

The Chatterbox

Comebacks: Fior D'Italia Reopens, Juhu Beach Club Finds a New Location

Great news for the many fans of FIOR D’ITALIA: after closing in May, the restaurant is reopening on Sunday December 23rd under new ownership. Executive chef Gianni Audieri, who has been the chef for the last 30 years, has purchased the restaurant with his wife Trudy (they will be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 21, 2012

707 Scout

Oxbow Birthday, Holy Cannoli, Canneti, Flipside Steakhouse and Brewhouse Coming

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET in Napa is planning a weeklong birthday party Monday January 21st through Friday January 25th, celebrating its five-year anniversary. Daily specials, live music, nightly drawings for great prizes, and other surprises will greet market visitors…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 21, 2012

The Chatterbox

Schulzies Brings Bread Pudding to Hayes Valley

As reported in tablehopper last year, Hayes Valley is getting an adorable bread pudding shop. It’s called SCHULZIES, and after lots of delays, it’s set to open this week. Final inspections are Friday (that’s today!), and then they’ll be able to throw open their doors and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 21, 2012

December 21, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: happy, merry.

This week's tablehopper: happy, merry. Is that Santa’s sleigh? Nope, it’s a Tronco di Natale (yule log) from Rulli! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy. I’m sure a bunch of you have already left the office, and many are schlepping to airports and spending time in security…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 20, 2012

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: happy, merry.

Howdy. I’m sure a bunch of you have already left the office, and many are schlepping to airports and spending time in security lines and short-term parking lots (my sympathies). I’m getting ready to do some serious battle, excuse me, holiday shopping tonight at Macy’s; wish…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 20, 2012

The Chatterbox

Holiday Gift Guide from the Hopper

If you’re at all like me, you have probably procrastinated on finishing up your holiday shopping. (I’m just so good at it!) Just in case you still need to buy a few presents, here are a few ideas from yours truly. First, of course, I am going to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 18, 2012

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