Bachelor Ben Hits Bistro Aix
tablehopper follower @franoero tweeted to me: “Guess who was spotted at Bistro Aix last night? Bachelor Ben Flajnik and Courtney.” Another one of her tweets mentions “matching beanies,” oh my.…
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Some Very Good Reasons for You to Raise Your Glass
A few events (and some good news) to inspire your imbibing this week, starting with this Slow Sip happy hour with Slow Food SF on Wednesday March 21st at the ORBIT ROOM. Cocktails will be $9 and pizzas for $13; $5 donation. 5:30pm-7:30pm. 1900 Market St. at Laguna.…
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Fundraisers and Feasts for Forage Kitchen
After Iso Rabins was forced by the city to close his wildly (heh) popular SF Underground Market, he is now announcing his latest project, FORAGE KITCHEN, a food business incubator. Here’s more: “This will be a space not only for professional food makers, but for the entire Bay Area…
Rock Bar Throws a Grand Opening Party; Raven and Night Light Open
This Wednesday March 21st, ROCK BAR is hosting a Grand Opening Donkey Party. What this means for you is donkey punch, donkey games, and yes, a live donkey for donkey rides. 7pm-2am.
A few more details about the bar since it’s up and running: free pool Thu-Mon until 8pm,…
Spoonbar Scores a New Chef
By 707 correspondent, Deirdre Bourdet.
SPOONBAR at the h2hotel in Healdsburg announced last week that Louis Maldonado is taking over as executive chef, replacing Rudy Mihal. With Pigs & Pinot raging this weekend, Maldonado won’t get a whole lot of time to adjust to the new digs before. He’…
March 20, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: pedal power.
This week's tablehopper: pedal power.
The Hometown Vixen (bourbon, pistachio, orange, lemon, gomme) at Maven. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Well, happy first day of spring to you. I am crossing my fingers and toes that it doesn’t rain tomorrow night, since I’ll be tablehopping in the Mission…
This week's tablehopper: pedal power.
Well, happy first day of spring to you. I am crossing my fingers and toes that it doesn’t rain tomorrow night, since I’ll be tablehopping in the Mission on my bike. The occasion? I’ll be with the two generous folks who bid on a progressive night on…
OPENrestaurant Recreates Their Trip to Japan at Headlands Center for the Arts
Here’s your chance to participate in OPENharvest, the remarkable experience that came of food and art collective OPENrestaurant’s travels to Japan with Tokyo’s Food Light Project. On Thursday March 29th, 6:30pm-10pm, the Headlands Center for the Arts will host OPENHARVEST JAPAN AT HEADLANDS, an interactive evening…
A Sneak Peek of Mission Bowling Club (Opens Monday)
Opening Monday March 19th, ~MISSION BOWLING CLUB~ is going to be a fantastic addition to the Mission, hell, the city! A few former pieces are on tablehopper about this unique project opening in a former warehouse from owners Sommer Peterson and Molly Bradshaw.
As soon as you approach the spacious…