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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

The Starlet

Bette Midler

Spotted: The Divine Miss M! August 28, 2012 A reader sent me this fabulous sighting: Bette Midler was spotted dining at Quince! The Divine Miss M August 23, 2011 Lat week, the fabulous Bette Midler was reportedly spotted dining at Quince.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Random Hodgepodge of Tasty News!
The Chatterbox

Random Hodgepodge of Tasty News!

Since I don’t have time to follow up and get details on these pieces of news, I’m just gonna give you a grab bag of tidbits: first, a tipster writes in the the now-closed Circolo will become CAÑA CUBAN RESTAURANT (they have another location in Oakland). Construction has…
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The Starlet

More Edward Norton!

Ends up the smokin’ Edward Norton came in with some folks to dine at Local’s Corner. Impressive, Ed. Way to go on scouting the small neighborhood restaurant scene!…
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Pretty Please Bakeshop Now Open in Inner Richmond
The Chatterbox

Pretty Please Bakeshop Now Open in Inner Richmond

As previously mentioned on tablehopper, the Inner Richmond is getting a new bakery! PRETTY PLEASE BAKESHOP is now open on 3rd Ave. The bakery will serve as a brick-and-mortar location for pastry chef Alison Okabayashi’s cakes, pastries, and other sweet goodies. Look for retro-style treats, like housemade Oreos, snowballs,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Another Week, and More Woody Sightings

Yes, the Woody Allen sightings continue to roll in. According to a tweet, he came in to La Victoria Panaderia and had a cupcake. (“Standard. No frosting.”) He also came in to the brand-new Farina Pizza & Cucina Italiana for lunch last Monday with six guests, all of which were…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Fourth Annual Oysterfest at Waterbar September 15th
The Chatterbox

Fourth Annual Oysterfest at Waterbar September 15th

Celebrate bivalves with ~WATERBAR~ at the Fourth Annual Oysterfest, on Saturday September 15th from 12pm-3pm. The outdoor event (with great views of the Bay Bridge, natch) includes unlimited sustainable oysters and passed hors d’oeuvres. The kitchen will be helmed by Parke Ulrich, and collaborators include EPIC Roasthouse, Farallon, and…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Family Winemakers Tasting Event September 9th
The Lush

Family Winemakers Tasting Event September 9th

Grab your wino friends and start getting ready now for the Family Winemakers of California Tasting coming our way on Sunday September 9th. This is the event’s 22nd year, and it should be a doozy. It will be held at Fort Mason from 3pm-6pm (1pm-6pm for the trade) and…
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