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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.

The Dancing Pig Now Open in the Castro
The Chatterbox

The Dancing Pig Now Open in the Castro

Another barbecue joint to add to the city’s ever-growing list: THE DANCING PIG is reportedly open in the Castro in the former Nirvana space, according to Grub Street. The owners are two bartenders and an owner at The Mix around the corner: J.R. Kleysteuber, Linda Holl, and…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Rock Bar Opening This Week
The Lush

The Rock Bar Opening This Week

I checked in with Kevin Cline of the Front Porch on his latest project with Josey White, THE ROCK BAR, and sure enough, they are going to meet their intended opening date of Saturday February 11th that he told me about a month ago (well, if health inspections go well—…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Sweets for Your Sweet
The Chatterbox

Sweets for Your Sweet

A bunch of local bakers and chocolatiers are making some heartfelt options for you and your sweetie to enjoy on Valentine’s Day. Here are a few that caught our fancy. The babes of THREE BABES BAKESHOP are holding a special V-Day pop-up, offering chocolate cream pies in…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Bartender and Wine Director Hires
The Lush

Bartender and Wine Director Hires

Some bartender updates: Alcademics reports Joel Baker (Bourbon & Branch, nopa, and Burritt Room) is now the bar manager at TRES in SoMa. More details: “Baker told me he’d look into expanding the tequila program into other agave spirits including adding more mezcal and sotol. They’ll begin serving…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Get Your Beer On at These Events
The Lush

Get Your Beer On at These Events

Lots of opportunities coming up to get your beer on—at brunch, in a beer-making class, and even on Valentine’s Day. Beerunch is back at ~PUBLIC HOUSE~ on Sunday February 12th, 11:30am-2:30pm, with a brunch-focused food and beer pairing menu. Some of the featured…
Marcia Gagliardi
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