(Velvet) Underground Dining
Well, look at that, Lou Reed having lunch at the St. Francis Fountain.…
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Lou Reed
(Velvet) Underground Dining
February 21, 2012
Well, look at that, Lou Reed having lunch at the St. Francis Fountain.
Rock Stars in the Fast Lane at A16
June 7, 2011
According to this tweet from Michael Murphy, A16 was busy with rock star diners last night: U2’s drummer Larry…
Big Oakland Update
Whew, the Diablo Dish had a big update on Oakland projects, but here’s the quick recap: Paul Canales has released a few details about his still-unnamed space next to Flora (“he’s strongly considering adding a small, curated wine shop where customers can buy bottles of wine to bring…
POTUS on Tour
The city was all abuzz last week with a visit from President Barack Obama, who made an unexpected pit stop at Great Eastern in Chinatown for some dim sum to go. There’s been a huge (and slightly misinformed) hubbub over the fact that the restaurant still serves shark’s…
Brasa Opens in Berkeley; Angeline's Takes a Quick Break to Expand
Opening tonight, Tuesday February 21st, is BRASA in the former eVe Restaurant space. As previously mentioned, husband-and-wife team Christopher and Veronica Laramie converted eVe into this fast-casual spot serving Peruvian cuisine, focusing on rotisserie chicken and Peruvian street food. There is also takeout and delivery. 1960 University Ave. at Bonita,…
Royally Feasting
Last Thursday, the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent dined at Park Tavern (grande dame Denise Hale was in their party). Since one is supposed to address the Princess as Your Royal Highness, imagine being a server that night: “Your Royal Highness, would you like the chicken [she did] or…
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
Royally Feasting
February 21, 2012
Last Thursday, the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent dined at Park Tavern (grande dame Denise Hale was in their party). Since one is supposed to address the Princess as Your Royal Highness, imagine being a server that night: “Your Royal Highness, would you like…
Author and Chef Events, Including the Sassy Gail Simmons
On Tuesday February 28th, Gail Simmons of Top Chef and Top Chef: Just Desserts will be at the Marin Art & Garden Center to discuss her new book, Talking with My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater. There will be a discussion, book signing, and VIP dessert reception…
Updates: Gold Dust, Thursdays at Broken Record, T(h)aco Thursdays at Mayhem
Here’s a little hodgepodge o’ cocktail news for you: let’s start with this update from Grub Street on the shituation at the GOLD DUST LOUNGE as they try to secure status as a historical landmark (and Willie Brown is now involved in trying to help save it). 247…
(Sponsored): Whiskies of the World Expo and Artisanal Spirits Fest
The Whiskies of the World Expo gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers and ambassadors to give its guests an opportunity to sample, learn, and experience a night of delicious spirited fun. The grand tasting will be aboard the San Francisco Belle Yacht (remains docked)…