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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 29, 2011

707 Scout

Holiday Goings-On in Grape Land

By 707 correspondent, Deirdre Bourdet. With Thanksgiving behind us, wine country is kicking into winter holiday mode in a serious way. The first weekend of December brings with it a flurry of celebrations in Napa and Sonoma to get you in the holiday spirit. Friday December 2nd is the deadline…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 29, 2011

November 29, 2011 - This week's tablehopper: bye pumpkins, hello tinsel.

This week's tablehopper: bye pumpkins, hello tinsel. A stunning display at the annual McEvoy Ranch harvest party. Photo: © tablehopper.com. So have you made it through your Thanksgiving leftovers yet? I had the last of my turkey stock with some tortellini for lunch today, but thank God the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 28, 2011

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: bye pumpkins, hello tinsel.

So have you made it through your Thanksgiving leftovers yet? I had the last of my turkey stock with some tortellini for lunch today, but thank God the giblet gravy and stuffing is all finished. That sh*t will get you f-a-t in just three artery-clogged heartbeats. Am also thanking…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 28, 2011

The Socialite

Holiday Treats with La Cocina

Fans of good food, whether they’re gifting or receiving, will appreciate the selection at the third annual LA COCINA GIFT BAZAAR on Friday December 9th, 5pm-9pm, at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. Admission is free to peruse the artisanal and handcrafted food products from La Cocina program…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 28, 2011

The Socialite

Holiday Tea and Lunching

Since we’re continuing full speed ahead with the holiday season, keep these holiday tea and lunch options in mind as you make your plans, especially if you want to plan a special afternoon for the kiddos. Have an elegant, traditional holiday tea service at the WESTIN ST. FRANCIS, Saturdays…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 28, 2011

The Chatterbox

Dottie's True Blue Cafe Moving Into SoMa's Passion Café Space

After The Tender announced earlier this year that the beloved DOTTIE’S TRUE BLUE CAFE was going to be relocating, the big question was: where? I heard rumors a month or so ago, and today I received a call from chef-owner Kurt Abney, who says he is picking up the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2011

The Chatterbox

David Lynch (Quince) Opening St. Vincent in the Heart Space

I recently heard some rumblings about Quince/Cotogna’s wine director, David Lynch, doing a project in the Mission, and according to this story in the Inside Scoop, he is taking over the ~HEART~ space and opening a restaurant. Heart’s current owner, Jeff Segal, is moving back to New…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2011

The Chatterbox

Gordon Drysdale Leaves Bacchus, Pizza Antica

The Inside Scoop was provided the news first, but a just-released press release confirms that partner Gordon Drysdale (formerly of Bix, Gordon’s House of Fine Eats, Caffe Verbena) has left Bacchus Management Group after 10 years with the group. Drysdale worked on the Café des Amis opening, and most…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2011

The Chatterbox

Ramen News: Ken Ken Ramen Opens in the Mission, Katana-Ya Expanding

KEN KEN RAMEN is already trying out some soft opening nights in their new brick-and-mortar space in the Mission, previously mentioned here. They plan to be fully open in a week or two, but will only be serving three or maybe four nights a week, Thu-Sat (maybe Sun) 6pm-10pm or…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 22, 2011

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