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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

Hammertime at Eat Real Fest

It’s been too damn long since I’ve had an MC Hammer sighting, but fortunately 4505 Meats spotted him at the Eat Real Fest over the weekend, so now I relax. Been wondering when he was going to pop up again—I was way overdue for some Hammertime.…
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Oktoberfest Options at Schmidt's and EPIC Roasthouse
The Lush

Oktoberfest Options at Schmidt's and EPIC Roasthouse

There are numerous Oktoberfest events and special beer releases happening around town, but here are a couple for your radar. Through October 16th, SCHMIDT’S is offering a full lineup of Oktoberfest specials: 10 seasonal Märzen beers only available for a short time in the fall, two beer flights served…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Throwdown at Quince!

A reader writes: “I was having a wonderful anniversary dinner at Quince last night and Bobby Flay was there dining with two women, not exactly sure who they were. Later in their meal, Michael Tusk came out of the kitchen to say hello.”…
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The Starlet

Bobby Flay

Throwdown at Quince! September 27, 2011 A reader writes: “I was having a wonderful anniversary dinner at Quince last night and Bobby Flay was there dining with two women, not exactly sure who they were. Later in their meal, Michael Tusk came out of the kitchen to say hello.”…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Local Butcher Shop Now Open in Berkeley
The Chatterbox

The Local Butcher Shop Now Open in Berkeley

I received a note from Monica Rocchino that she and her husband, Aaron Rocchino, have opened THE LOCAL BUTCHER SHOP in Berkeley. Aaron was at Chez Panisse for the last five years, while Monica worked for Paula LeDuc Catering, so you can also get some good cooking tips with your…
Marcia Gagliardi
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