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International Holiday Treats Around Town
The Chatterbox

International Holiday Treats Around Town

When these holiday treats are available only once a year, you just can’t get enough of them. Here’s a smattering of international holiday treats available around town—perfect to bring to a holiday party, or to enjoy at home with your nearest and dearest. ‘Til the end of…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Opening This Week in Bernal: Iron & Gold
The Lush

Opening This Week in Bernal: Iron & Gold

The former Argus Lounge (you know, the place with the mysterious peacock feather sign) has been transformed into IRON & GOLD (site isn’t active yet, but the bar’s Facebook page is), which is softly opening this week (the official opening is Friday at 7pm). The 60-year-old…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

A Very Thirsty Jake

According to this tweet from Bi-Rite Market, Jake Gyllenhaal dashed into the market this morning: “Hold the phone, @jakegyllenhal just came in to the Market! Unfortunately, he only bought waters :-( Wonder what he’s in town for??” A follow-up tweet about the sighting that was sent to Eater’…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Meaty
The Chatterbox

Meaty

Okay, you crazy meat lovers! This Wednesday December 7th is Brisketfest #2 at SHOTWELL’S BAR, featuring a lineup of eats from Jablow’s Meats (New York pastrami on rye), Slow Hand BBQ (Texas barbecue brisket sandwich), and Nute’s Cupcakes (Thai Panang brisket curry over rice). There will also…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Temporary Closures
The Lush

Temporary Closures

Looks like the fine folks at 222 HYDE will be closing the bar for the rest of December for some renovations. They hope to reopen before the end of the year. 222 Hyde St. at Turk, 415-345-8222. According to this post on Uptown Almanac, THE RITE SPOT CAFE…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Shaking Hands, Hugging Ladies at Ame

Cuba Gooding Jr. dined at Ame with Terrence Howard and Star Wars producer Rick McCallum. My spy says Cuba “was very friendly to the staff and shook everyone’s hands and gave hugs to ladies in the bar and restaurant. They were a fun group and kept raving about the…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Terrence Howard

Shaking Hands, Hugging Ladies at Ame December  6, 2011 Cuba Gooding Jr. dined at Ame with Terrence Howard and Star Wars producer Rick McCallum. My spy says Cuba “was very friendly to the staff and shook everyone’s hands and gave hugs to ladies in the bar and restaurant. They…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
East Bay Bites
The Chatterbox

East Bay Bites

Diablo Dish has the scoop that EVE in Berkeley is closing after service on December 31st, and chef-owners Chris and Veronica Laramie will be opening Brasa,  a Peruvian rotisserie in its place in February. Diablo Dish says: “Look for a rotisserie-heavy menu (using all organic Mary’s chickens)…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Cocktail Program Launches at AQ, Happy Hour at Plate Shop
The Lush

Cocktail Program Launches at AQ, Happy Hour at Plate Shop

How appropriate, ~AQ~ kicked off their new cocktail program yesterday on Repeal Day. Bartenders Tim Zohn, Brandon Josie, and Ethan Terry will be focusing on classic cocktails with the added element of AQ’s seasonal interpretations. Look for 9-12 cocktails using proprietary infusions, flavored liqueurs and bitters, with a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Giving Thanks While He Can

A tablehopper reader let me know Michael Franti was spotted eating lunch at Gracias Madre “with a lady friend” last Monday afternoon. Whether it’s going to be his last meal there remains to be seen with the impending closures of most Café Gratitude locations, and Gracias Madre (sniff).…
Marcia Gagliardi
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