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Ice Cream Bar Opening in Cole Valley
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Ice Cream Bar Opening in Cole Valley

After an original post on Chowhound followed by many delays (including a shattered gelato case that had to be re-shipped from Italy), the ICE CREAM BAR is finally due to open in Cole Valley on Saturday January 21st. Owner Juliet Pries says the mostly organic menu will focus on…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Susan Sarandon Seeks Protection from Vampires

Susan Sarandon  was seen dining at BISTRO BOUDIN on Sunday afternoon with what looked like a couple associates. The group was seated at one of the restaurant’s large marble tables that overlooks the bay with a view of Alcatraz. Susan ordered an Irish Coffee (atta girl), dined on the…
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Format Changes: The Moss Room and Txoko
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Format Changes: The Moss Room and Txoko

Looks like Charles Phan has already reopened ~THE MOSS ROOM~ for lunch, according to Scoop. It’s open from 11am-3pm, and you can look at Slanted Door chef de cuisine Justine Kelly and Phan’s new menu here, featuring salads, imperial rolls, and some larger dishes like fried chicken…
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More of the Mustachioed Man
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More of the Mustachioed Man

After last week’s sighting of John Waters at Rebel, now Mission Mission shares a sighting (and picture!) of him catching the Micro Mtns show at The Knockout. Way to hit the local hangouts, John! Photo of John Waters avec fans via Mission Mission.…
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Expanded Hours: Park Tavern and Mr. Pollo
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Expanded Hours: Park Tavern and Mr. Pollo

After a tip-off from this job listing on Craigslist, I learned ~PARK TAVERN~ will be launching brunch soon. Owner Anna Weinberg confirms brunch will served on Saturdays and Sundays, with savory dishes like wood-fired eggs. Weinberg and chef-owner Jenn Puccio just finished a whirlwind brunch trip of…
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The Starlet

Food Royalty

According to some buzz on Facebook, Ruth Reichl (in town for the Good Food Awards) and Alice Waters dined at Locanda on Friday night for dinner. As co-owner Annie Stoll commented, “So much fun to have them in. They are both such lovely joyous people!” (I love that comment,…
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The Starlet

Ruth Reichl

Food Royalty January 17, 2012 According to some buzz on Facebook, Ruth Reichl (in town for the Good Food Awards) and Alice Waters dined at Locanda on Friday night for dinner. As co-owner Annie Stoll commented, “So much fun to have them in. They are both such lovely joyous…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Fun Event at Bespoke with Bar Bambino
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Fun Event at Bespoke with Bar Bambino

Food and bikes? Of course I’m all over it. On Friday January 27th, Bespoke bicycles (who make custom bikes by hand) and Vélo Classic Tours are hosting A Night of Cycling/A Taste of Italy with food and wine provided by Bar Bambino. Swing by from 6pm-9pm at…
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