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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 Starlet

Put a Bird on It

A tablehopper reader spotted Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live) and his Portlandia costar Carrie Brownstein (she was also in the band Sleater-Kinney and now Wild Flag) dining at BAR TARTINE last Thursday evening. A check-in with the restaurant confirms the sighting, and fortunately the insanely delicious langos potato…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Red Heat, Part Two at DOSA

James Belushi came in to DOSA on Fillmore with a friend. He sat in the lounge and seemed to especially like their new version of the lamb chops (which are spice-crusted with a cranberry-chutney glaze). He thanked the restaurant on the way out.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Chef Shift at Bluestem Brasserie
The Chatterbox

Chef Shift at Bluestem Brasserie

I received word from the ~BLUESTEM BRASSERIE~ team that executive chef Sean Canavan has left the restaurant. He is going to pursue a new opportunity that will allow him to spend more time with his family. The Jeds are in the final interview stages and will be announcing the replacement…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
New Late Night Bites
The Chatterbox

New Late Night Bites

A few bites for you nightowl types: ~DOBBS FERRY~ is serving a $5 meal-in-a-bowl inspired by the daily staff meal. Past meals have included pork confit and an apple-Brussels sprout salad, or fish and chips with fries. It’s served from 10:30pm-12am (Sunday starts…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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-…
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,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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