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The Lush

Raise a Glass to Repeal Day Wednesday December 5th

Prohibition ended on December 5th, 1933, and it’s always a good idea to toast to the end of our country’s driest years on Repeal Day. Make your way to CANTINA on Wednesday December 5th for a Repeal Day Costume Ball. Come dressed as your favorite cocktail (and by…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 04, 2012

The Chatterbox

New East Bay Spots in Richmond and Port Costa

There were Internet rumors last week that BOILERHOUSE in Richmond was closing and had new owners, but when contacted, the restaurant said that ownership would stay the same and they’d be closing on December 7th for a month and a half of remodeling. Well, that’s certainly not the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 04, 2012

December 4, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: stewsday.

This week's tablehopper: stewsday. The she-crab and corn chowder soup at St. Vincent. Photo: © tablehopper.com. I hope you are perky and powered up, because this week’s hopper is a hefty one. I wish I was in the perky camp—am on DAY NINE of this mother-effing…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 03, 2012

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: stewsday.

I hope you are perky and powered up, because this week’s hopper is a hefty one. I wish I was in the perky camp—am on DAY NINE of this mother-effing cold that doesn’t want to decamp from my life (I know, again, so ridiculous). I am the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 03, 2012

MAVEA Presents "My Water. My Life."

MAVEA Presents "My Water. My Life." Water is the ultimate raw ingredient. It’s critical to life—not to mention food, coffee, teas, sauces, and cocktails. With this in mind, Mavea has created “My Water. My Life.” This new video series explores how life’s ultimate raw ingredient…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2012

New Year's Resolution #1: KNOW YOUR BUBBLES

New Year's Resolution #1: KNOW YOUR BUBBLES Start the year with the best bubbles in your glass! DID YOU KNOW? Louis Roederer Champagne is the real deal, from Champagne, France, and is often known for its super-luxury cuvée, CRISTAL. CRISTAL’s little sister, Brut Premier, is about $40…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 01, 2012

707 Scout

West County Dominates North Bay Food Scene, Again

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. Unlike a thousand other restaurants with twee Mason jars and artisan farminess slathered all over their menus, Forestville’s new BACKYARD RESTAURANT gets its dirt-cred authentically. Sourcing, literally, from chef-owner Daniel Kedan’s own backyard gardens and those of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 30, 2012

(Sponsored): A Whole Lot More Than Tchotchkes

It’s holiday time! What’s your company doing for its customers, clients, and employees? Let Poppy Promos help you come up with the perfect branded item. With our vast selection of more than 800,000 products, almost anything can be imprinted with your company logo or name. Our diverse…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 30, 2012

November 30, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: pleased to meat you.

This week's tablehopper: pleased to meat you. Yuk hae (beef tartare) and banchan at To Hyang. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Well then, is it rainy enough for ya? I am kind of loving it. Since you won’t be heading to the beach or on a bike ride this…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 29, 2012

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: pleased to meat you.

Well then, is it rainy enough for ya? I am kind of loving it. Since you won’t be heading to the beach or on a bike ride this weekend, why don’t you come visit me at a couple of cool gift fairs! Reminder: I’ll be at Bluxome…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 29, 2012

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