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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

Luke Wilson

Luke, Trust Your Feelings August  7, 2012 A tweet on Wednesday announced Luke Wilson was dining at Delfina. He was in town to emcee an event (“Move Me Brightly”) that Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir was throwing in honor of Jerry Garcia (RIP). You can read more about the event…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Lush

Coming to Hayes Valley: Fig + Thistle

After some liquor license activity kicked in for FIG + THISTLE in Hayes Valley, Eater followed up with some details on the project. Angel Davis (previously a hostess at The Alembic) and Nguey Lay are opening a smallish bar (500 square feet) that will be focused on beer (mostly bottled because…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Woody Allen: Still Hungry
The Starlet

Woody Allen: Still Hungry

The ever-bespectacled Woody Allen continues his culinary tour in San Francisco, stopping at Esperpento in the Mission according to Mission Mission, and Leah Garchik reports he also dined at Zuni Café. Photo of Woody looking over it courtesy of Esperpento via Mission Mission.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Beer Me
The Lush

Beer Me

On Monday August 13th, Oakland’s ~BOOT AND SHOE SERVICE~ will play host to Beer and Soul’s latest pop-up dinner. Brewmaster Mark Jilg of Craftsman Brewing in Pasadena will be releasing the seasonal, and very special, Triple White Sage beer. To celebrate, Chris Kronner (previously at Bar Tartine) will…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

America's Next Top Diner

Supermodel and TV host Tyra Banks came in to Prospect to dine with a friend. My spotter says she was wearing casual pants and a tank along with stylish black strappy heels. She reportedly enjoyed the summer melon and fig salad, the New York steak and short rib entrée, and…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Grille-O-Rama Zinfandel Tasting in Alameda August 11th
The Lush

Grille-O-Rama Zinfandel Tasting in Alameda August 11th

Celebrate summer in California with some of our region’s signature delicacies: grilled food and zinfandel. On Saturday August 11th, the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) will be hosting their Second Annual Grille-O-Rama at Rock Wall Wine Company in Alameda. Attendees will be able to sample 30 different zinfandels from…
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Marcia Gagliardi
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