I Hope She Ordered the Xiao Long Bao
A tablehopper reader spotted Jane Lynch (Best in Show, Glee) having dim sum this weekend at Yank Sing at Rincon Center.…
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510 Openings: Nick's Pizza in Oakland, the Trappist Folks Have Something on Tap
Opening today in Oakland is NICK’S PIZZA, a new pizzeria from chef Nick Yapor-Cox. He grew up in North Oakland and has cooked in the pastry department back east at Eleven Madison Park and Butter, in addition to local spots Ici Ice Cream, B Restaurant, and Arizmendi Bakery and…
Condi Calls the Corner Pocket
A little birdie told me Condoleezza Rice booked the private billiards room at Wayfare Tavern.…
Third Annual San Francisco Veggie Fiesta Is This Saturday May 12th
On Saturday May 12th, vegans and omnivores alike should find a lot to like at the third annual San Francisco VEGGIE FIESTA. Taking place on the football grounds of Mission High School from 11am-3pm, this family-friendly food event features food trucks, raffle prizes, music, and dancing. There’s even more…
Bourdeaux and Belushi
More private room action: James Belushi booked the private wine room at El Paseo for dinner with friends last Friday night.…
This Little Piggy Went to a Party
Whoa, if you love pork, you’ve got your work cut out for you with these upcoming events. Come hungry. For pork.
Five is the magic number when COCHON 555 returns to The Fairmont San Francisco on Sunday May 20th: five chefs, five pigs, five winemakers in a culinary competition…
Joe, Can You Pass Me the Meatballs?
Joe Montana came in to Barbacco with his wife—they shared the salumi plate and the braised chicken thighs. The couple was reportedly “super-nice, and enjoyed their meal.”…
Hang Out with Fun Cookbook Authors
Just a couple quick shoutouts here: first, this Thursday May 10th, swing by GREEN APPLE BOOKS in the Inner Richmond for the launch party of Gabi Moskowitz’s The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook, 7pm. Free food and wine!
And on Saturday May 19th, you’ll want to head to ~PURCELL MURRAY~…
Coming Up: Two Wine-centric Benefits
A couple wine events doubling as benefits for your consideration. First, on Wednesday May 16th, is Wine Spectacular, a wine benefit and tasting for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at ~E&O TRADING COMPANY~ from 5:30pm-8:30pm. There will be at least eight wineries, including Arcadian, Gundlach Bundschu,…
(Sponsored): L'Aventure Languedoc: A City-Wide Wine Tasting Opportunity in May
Join the Languedoc Adventure. For the entire month of May, over 40 Bay Area restaurants and retailers will be hosting tastings, special dinners, and events, and pouring the unique wines of AOC Languedoc in the South of France. The Languedoc is France’s most dynamic wine region, where adventurous producers…