Sophia Bush
Wino Weekend
January 17, 2012
A tablehopper follower on Twitter let me know Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill) was spotted at Ram’s Gate Winery, the swank new winery that’s on the way to Sonoma.…
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Industry Comings and Goings
MANRESA in Los Gatos has announced Bobi Adle as the new GM—diners who frequent Frances will recognize him (he has been there since the opening).
Grub Street reveals chef Max DiMare has left WOOD TAVERN for a gig in Los Angeles. Owner Rich Wood has promoted Yang Ping to…
Tidbits: Hires, Bar Stools, Deals, and Honky-Tonk Sundays!
Last week I reported on the departure of Mauro Cirilli from Perbacco and barbacco, but I just learned that Becky Pezzullo (Bar Bambino, Reform Club) has been hired as the general manager and wine director for ~BARBACCO~. Current general manager Maria Eugenia Armando will be working side by side with…
Joe, Can You Pass Me a Croissant?
According to a tweet, Joe Montana had lunch at Café de la Presse last week.…
Upcoming Events to Further Your Wine Education
When it comes to wine, there’s always more to learn. Pick up some more wine knowledge with these fun ‘n’ educational wine events. CELLAR360 at Ghirardelli Square and Courtney Cochran—author and certified sommelier—are hosting HIP TASTES: Blind Tasting Bootcamp on Thursday January 19th from 6pm-8pm. You’ll…
(Sponsored): The Ultimate Culinary Getaway at Yountville's Moveable Feast
The culinary capital of the Napa Valley, Yountville will ring in 2012 with its third annual Moveable Feast promotion. As part of Moveable Feast, participating restaurants, wineries, and hotels will offer food lovers the town’s world-famous culinary and wine experiences at a special value. Available January 1st through February…
(Sponsored): Golden Glass Returns to Fort Mason February 4th
Slow Food San Francisco’s eighth annual Golden Glass brings together wine and food artisans from around the world in celebration of Slow Food’s work to advocate for sustainability, biodiversity, and preservation of food traditions.
Taste wine from over 200 hand-selected wine producers, and enjoy tasty bites from San…
North Bay News: Sweetwater, Terrapin Crossroads, and Blue Barn
Lots going on north of the city: first, after 40 years when it first opened, the new location of the historic SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL is opening Friday January 27th, thanks to investors that include Bob Weir, famously of the Grateful Dead. It’s a state-of-the-art nightclub and café opening in…
Sneak Preview of Pigs & Pinot 2012
By 707 correspondent, Deirdre Bourdet.
Last week I had the delicious privilege of attending the media preview of this year’s PIGS & PINOT extravaganza at the Hotel Healdsburg. Our hosts had put together an express version of the event’s Friday night Pinot Cup competition led by its creative…
January 17, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: flipping on the afterburners.
This week's tablehopper: flipping on the afterburners.
Tuna tartare with slow-cooked Jidori egg in dashi broth with sea urchin, buckwheat, and okra at Ame. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Hello there! Um, wow, who put this carnival ride into fifth gear? I can’t believe how much writing I’ve…