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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.

Butterfly Dinner with "Demon Chef" Alvin Leung
The Chatterbox

Butterfly Dinner with "Demon Chef" Alvin Leung

Feeling fancy? And adventurous? On Sunday July 22nd BUTTERFLY on Pier 33 will be hosting a special multicourse dinner by visiting chef Alvin Leung of the restaurant Bo Innovation in Hong Kong. All courses will be served with wines from Korbin Kameron. Not only is the setting beautiful, but Leung’…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Chef Ravi Kapur's Liholiho Yacht Club Returns!
The Chatterbox

Chef Ravi Kapur's Liholiho Yacht Club Returns!

After a brief hiatus, Ravi Kapur and LIHOLIHO YACHT CLUB are popping up again with two new dates: Sunday July 15th and July 22nd. This time, though, the pop-up dinners will be at ~STATE BIRD PROVISIONS~. Reservations can be made via State Bird Provisions’ website, and it appears that the…
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The Starlet

Funny Dude Dines at Nopa and Cupola

A tablehopper reader let me know she spotted funnyman Dave Chappelle at nopa last Tuesday evening (he was performing a couple of surprise shows up the street at The Independent). After some Twitter tips (and subsequent sleuthing), it also appears Chappelle dined at Cupola Pizzeria last night.…
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The Starlet

Xtina and Tasting Menus

This sighting is a bit far afield, but it’s a fun one, so let’s do it: a reader spotted Christina Aguilera at the atmospheric Restaurant 1833 in Monterey this past weekend. She reportedly dined with her boyfriend (Matthew Rutler) and son, Max—the adults had the tasting menu…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Christina Aguilera

Xtina and Tasting Menus July 10, 2012 This sighting is a bit far afield, but it’s a fun one, so let’s do it: a reader spotted Christina Aguilera at the atmospheric Restaurant 1833 in Monterey this past weekend. She reportedly dined with her boyfriend (Matthew Rutler) and son,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A Whole Slew of Cooking Classes
The Chatterbox

A Whole Slew of Cooking Classes

On Sunday August 19th, wonder woman and chef Sharon Ardiana of ~RAGAZZA~ and ~GIALINA~ will be teaching a class on handmade pastas at ~18 REASONS~. The theme is “North vs. South,” as in Italy, and attendees will learn to make a specialty from each region: cavatelli from Puglia in the…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

They Might Be Giants

The last Saturday night in June, EPIC Roasthouse hosted the 2002 Giants World Series team reunion in the private dining room. Twenty-two of the twenty-five players were there for the event along with their wives and families. Barry Bonds, Jeff Kent, JT Snow, and Rich Aurilia were in the crowd.…
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