William C. Gordon
Spotted at Boulevard
January 17, 2012
A couple sightings at Boulevard: Peter Coyote and author William C. Gordon (and husband of Isabel Allende) both came in for lunch separately.…
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A Couple Events with a Vegetarian and Vegan Focus
Take meatless Mondays a step further to Tuesdays with either of these vegetarian/vegan-focused events. The MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA invites you to a book party to celebrate Bryant Terry’s new book, The Inspired Vegan. You’ll be celebrating the author’s birthday too! Enjoy entertainment from…
Date Night with Michael Franti
Michael Franti (Spearhead) had a quick dinner with his girlfriend at One Market (he even cozied up next to her on the same side of the table). He was reportedly “super friendly” with the staff and introduced himself as Mike. Mike?…
Michael Franti
Date Night with Michael Franti
January 17, 2012
Michael Franti (Spearhead) had a quick dinner with his girlfriend at One Market (he even cozied up next to her on the same side of the table). He was reportedly “super friendly” with the staff and introduced himself as Mike. Mike?
Giving…
Oakland and Berkeley Updates
CAÑA in Oakland, a Cuban-Cali café to the right of the Grand Lake Theater, has now opened the Parlor side to their business, a full-service restaurant. You can check out the Parlor menu here, with dishes like plantain-crusted fish and asopao (Cuban risotto with braised ham hock,…
Ceri Smith of Biondivino Planning to Open an Enoteca on Russian Hill
After reading this blog post that Ceri Smith of BIONDIVINO was opening a second business in Russian Hill, I heard a rumor that Boulette’s Larder was involved, so of course I had to give her a call. It ends up she is not planning to open a wine bar…
Wino Weekend
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.…
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.…
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…