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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.

Monarch Flips the Party Switch to On
The Lush

Monarch Flips the Party Switch to On

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday November 23rd, MONARCH officially opens its doors, and DJ Spun (of the original Gathering and Wicked parties) is flipping on the party switch opening night; RSVP for no cover before 10pm, then it’s $5 before 11pm, and $10 after. Joining Spun tomorrow night are DJs M3,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Another Visit from God
The Starlet

Another Visit from God

Vis-à-vis a post on Facebook from chef James Ormsby, I learned Thomas Keller came in to Saison to dine last week. Chef Joshua Skenes said the kitchen was super excited to have him in: “As young cooks, we were all inspired so much by his book—we were raised on…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Big Ass Round-Up o' 510 Restaurant News
The Chatterbox

Big Ass Round-Up o' 510 Restaurant News

Fans of the delicious and macrobiotic SHANGRI-LA VEGAN will be happy to know they have opened a sister restaurant, POLATA ORGANIC in the former Ruen Pair space in Albany. SFoodie has more here. Open daily 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm. 1045 San Pablo Ave. at Dartmouth, Albany, 510-528-2375. Berkeleyside and Chowhound…
Marcia Gagliardi
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BrewTruc is Now Hittin' the Road
The Lush

BrewTruc is Now Hittin' the Road

After initial reports a couple months ago, BREWTRUC appears to officially be on the road as of this Saturday. The concept: a tricked-out, 40-foot bus you can drink craft beer and cocktails on while you get driven all over God’s green earth (or shady neighborhoods). I know, crazy concept—…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Two Celeb Sightings at Yankee Pier Lafayette

Last week Rita Moreno, proud owner of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, dined on a wedge salad and shrimp scampi at Yankee Pier in Lafayette. She appeared fresh from her performance at the Berkeley Rep, wearing knee-high purple suede boots—reports say she treated the staff…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Vida Blue

Two Celeb Sightings at Yankee Pier Lafayette November 22, 2011 Last week Rita Moreno, proud owner of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, dined on a wedge salad and shrimp scampi at Yankee Pier in Lafayette. She appeared fresh from her performance at the Berkeley Rep, wearing…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Rita Moreno

Two Celeb Sightings at Yankee Pier Lafayette November 22, 2011 Last week Rita Moreno, proud owner of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, dined on a wedge salad and shrimp scampi at Yankee Pier in Lafayette. She appeared fresh from her performance at the Berkeley Rep, wearing…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
North Bay Openings on the Horizon
The Chatterbox

North Bay Openings on the Horizon

A couple tidbits for you North Bay dwellers: the Marin IJ mentions HAWK’S TAVERN will be opening in the shuttered Dish Mill Valley space. Co-owner Peter Schumacher (Bungalow 44, Buckeye Roadhouse) will be introducing a “welcoming” American concept in the space. Scoop chimes in with the news that Tyler…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Lush

More Emeryville New Bar Action: Honor Bar

510 is blowin’ up with booze: first there’s Prizefighter, and now SFoodie mentions HONOR BAR will be opening in Emeryville from Alex Smith (formerly the bar manager at Gitane). There will be a bar and grill at this neighborhood spot opening in December in the former Sushi Village space;…
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