Democratic Dining
Last week, a reader spotted former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean at Mua Oakland.…
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Howard Dean
Democratic Dining
September 18, 2012
Last week, a reader spotted former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean at Mua Oakland.…
(Sponsored): 14 Regions, 100-Plus Wines at the California Wines Road Trip Tasting on Saturday Sept. 22nd!
September is California Wine Month! So why not honor our hometown wines by attending a one-of-a-kind wine tasting at an only-in-SF location. Here’s the deal: The Wine Institute of California is celebrating California Wine Month with their California Wines Road Trip Tasting at the…
Berkeley Update: Belli to Open, T-Rex Changes Owners, Asha Tea House, More
Back in February, we reported that the former Green Papaya space at 2016 Shattuck in Berkeley would be turning into Thanu’s Kitchen, but word now is that it will become the Italian restaurant BELLI instead. Belli, from co-owners Paul Oprescu and Damien Morrison, will feature housemade fresh pastas,…
Catch the Game for a Cause at Elixir
If you like a good old-fashioned tailgate, along with a good beer and a side of charity, head to ELIXIR for all your football watching needs. All season long, during all televised NFL and NCAA games, they’ll be serving a free buffet of hot dogs, chili, tortilla chips,…
(Sponsored): CUESA's Tenth Annual Sunday Supper Is October 14th
Sunday Supper is an elegant celebration of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market community and California’s rich agricultural bounty. On Sunday October 14th, thirty of San Francisco’s best chefs join winemakers, bartenders, and sustainable farmers in the historic Ferry Building for one memorable and decadent evening in support of…
September 18, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: it's time to tee off.
This week's tablehopper: it's time to tee off.
Sea scallop with sweet corn, English peas, carrots, and mint at Heirloom Café at the Hirsch Vineyards dinner. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Buon giorno! Am I going to see you tomorrow evening at the Italian Happy Hour event at…
This week's tablehopper: it's time to tee off.
Buon giorno! Am I going to see you tomorrow evening at the Italian Happy Hour event at Blackbird? I sure hope so, it’s going to rock. Festeggiamo! I will also be at the Legends Awards this Friday evening, you comin’? (Click here for a special tablehopper discount code!)
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New Napa Brunch, Pawlcyn Reinvents Brassica, Batali in Sonoma, Fermentation Festivities
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Brunch has been added at THE THOMAS in Napa. After a month of dialing in dinner and late-night service, the newly opened AvroKO restaurant has added that most relaxing of midmorning meals. On the menu: the BLAT with…
September 14, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: raising a glass.
This week's tablehopper: raising my glass.
Chef Gerald Hirigoyen bringing us Piperade’s infamous beignets. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Howdy. I am so TGIF right now. It’s been a long week of deadlines, but fortunately I’ve had some quality playtime in there too. This week I was…