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The Starlet

Giada De Laurentiis

Star Sightings at Tyler Florence's Wayfare Tavern and El Paseo May  1, 2012 On Friday night, Giada De Laurentiis, her husband Todd, and three-year-old daughter Jade had a fried chicken dinner at Wayfare Tavern. On Sunday night, El Paseo was closed down for the night: singer Nancy Wilson…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

All Hail Mikhail

A source tells me ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov has been to Gather restaurant in Berkeley three times since arriving last week to star in Berkeley Rep’s In Paris. Staff who have served him say he is extremely gracious—and still incredibly handsome. Rawr.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Mikhail Baryshnikov

All Hail Mikhail May  1, 2012 A source tells me ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov has been to Gather restaurant in Berkeley three times since arriving last week to star in Berkeley Rep’s In Paris. Staff who have served him say he is extremely gracious—and still incredibly handsome. Rawr.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Step Right Up to the Sideshow Saloon!
The Lush

Step Right Up to the Sideshow Saloon!

Jupiter Olympus and friends are bringing THE TOURING POP-UP SIDESHOW SALOON to San Francisco on Sunday May 6th. Enjoy the saloon-inspired party and sideshow attractions (à la the 1850s) for free with RSVP. You’ll still wanna hit the ATM for the cash bar ‘cause the Jupiter Olympus mixologists will…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
(Sponsored): Win a Cooking Class for Six
The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored): Win a Cooking Class for Six

A cooking class for six? Who wouldn’t want to explore the rich world of Indian cuisine or learn how to make Italian small plates such as risotto and arancini, polpettes (meatballs), and caponata? Chef and lifestyle architect Phoebe Schilla—owner of Studio of Good Living, a culinary wellness center…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Some Additional Cinco de Mayo Options for You
The Chatterbox

Some Additional Cinco de Mayo Options for You

A few more Cinco de Mayo items for your radar: the fine folks at DELISE are cooking up some special treats for the holiday: chorizo scones; chipotle cheddar gougères, devil’s chocolate cupcake with dulce de leche frosting, Mexican hot chocolate sorbet (cinnamon and cayenne), avocado lime frozen yogurt, and…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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