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Pop-Ups and Special Dinners
The Chatterbox

Pop-Ups and Special Dinners

A few cool dinners for your radar: first up, while chef Joseph Humphrey gets ready to open ~DIXIE~ in the Presidio very soon, he is hosting a series of sneak peek pop-up dinners at Guest Chef in Oakland from January 3rd-15th. It’s a simple two-course prix-fixe menu, with choices…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Honor Bar, Grill & Cocktails Opening in Emeryville
The Lush

Honor Bar, Grill & Cocktails Opening in Emeryville

Due to open tonight (maybe?) in Emeryville is HONOR BAR, GRILL & COCKTAILS, with bar manager Alex Smith (Gitane) and chef Jordan Grosser (Stag Dining Group). The press release mentions cocktails like the Guy Fawkes (gin, PX sherry, Amaro Montenegro, maraschino, acid phosphate, and absinthe), Porfiriato (tequila, guajillo-infused mezcal, Cocchi…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
In 2012, It's Time for These Things to Be Shelved
The Bore

In 2012, It's Time for These Things to Be Shelved

Yup, it’s another year, which means it’s my annual opportunity to gather some grist for my cranky mill. Nope, no 2011 recap of my favorite meals here, nor a hot trend prediction recap (“This year is all about MARSHMALLOWS! And flax! And Peruvian food (again).”). It’s time…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Chefs' Holidays at The Ahwahnee Start January 8th
The Socialite

Chefs' Holidays at The Ahwahnee Start January 8th

Chefs from around the country, including several Bay Area notables, are gathering this month in Yosemite National Park for the 27th annual CHEFS’ HOLIDAYS AT THE AHWAHNEE, a series of eight culinary retreats between January 8th and February 2nd at The Ahwahnee Hotel. Each session includes a “Meet the Chef”…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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