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Try Out Hakkasan with a Sweet Lunch Deal
The Chatterbox

Try Out Hakkasan with a Sweet Lunch Deal

The newly opened ~HAKKASAN~ has made it extra easy for you to sample their high-end Chinese food. On Mon-Fri from 11:30am-2:30pm, they’re offering a special Taste of Hakkasan menu for a cool $29. The three-course lunch starts out with your choice of small eats, including steamed or…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Bureau Opens in Emeryville
The Chatterbox

The Bureau Opens in Emeryville

There’s a new burger bistro that just opened in Emeryville, THE BUREAU, with a menu created by a serious talent: Edward Higgins (previously Insieme in New York, and currently chef de cuisine at Quattro Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto). Higgins has put his BAiA project…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Some Festive and Delicious Holiday Drinks
The Lush

Some Festive and Delicious Holiday Drinks

Warm up from the inside out with the holiday hot chocolate at ~JARDINIÈRE~, called Hot Chocolate No. 5 (no word on a nonsensical Brad Pitt ad yet). The hot chocolate is made with lots of chocolate, cayenne, and served with churros and dulce de leche on the side. You can…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Thomas Keller Returns to Frances

After his interview/talk at the JCC on Saturday night, Thomas Keller (successfully) dined at Frances according to this sighting from the Dapper Diner (other tweets mention he dined with the Chronicle’s Michael Bauer, who interviewed Keller that evening).…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller Returns to Frances December 11, 2012 After his interview/talk at the JCC on Saturday night, Thomas Keller (successfully) dined at Frances according to this sighting from the Dapper Diner (other tweets mention he dined with the Chronicle’s Michael Bauer, who interviewed Keller that evening). Another Visit…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Wine Events This Week (and Next!)
The Lush

Wine Events This Week (and Next!)

A few events for your calendar in case you aren’t overwhelmed with holiday parties. First, ~FOREIGN CINEMA~ is hosting Katy Wilson, the winemaker and owner of LaRue Wines, on Thursday December 13th to showcase the newly available 2009 pinot noir. By-the-glass and by-the-bottle options will be offered at very…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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