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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.

It's Time for the Random New Project Roundup!
The Chatterbox

It's Time for the Random New Project Roundup!

A few little tidbits around town: after some mentions in Inside Scoop and Eater, it appears LITE BITE has opened in Cow Hollow (across from Roam Artisan Burgers). The concept: healthy, grab-and-go options, from salads to sandwiches. Open 10:30am-7pm. 1796 Union St. at Octavia, 415-931-…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Jane Fonda Works It Out at Betelnut
The Starlet

Jane Fonda Works It Out at Betelnut

The lovely Jane Fonda was back in town, visiting Betelnut in Cow Hollow, where she tried the dragon dumplings, firecracker shrimp, green beans, tapioca pudding, and mochi, and had a Belvedere martini up with an olive (atta girl). Chef Alex Ong said in a tweet: “Such a gracious lady. Still…
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And Now, Your Weekly Pop-Up Report
The Chatterbox

And Now, Your Weekly Pop-Up Report

This Saturday August 27th, swing by ~COFFEE BAR~ for a modern, regional Ethiopian dinner by the Afro Urbanites (some of you may be familiar with these two Ethiopian/Somali women through their Selam pop-up events at Guerilla Cafe in Berkeley). There will be two seatings (6:30pm and 8:…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A Woman Under the Influence
The Starlet

A Woman Under the Influence

One of my favorite actresses, Gena Rowlands was at a wrap party for the film Olive at the soon-to-open Park Tavern on Sunday. Guests were served cocktails like the It’s a Wrap and green olive martinis (natch). One of the investors for Park Tavern, Chris Kelly, bankrolled…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Gena Rowlands

A Woman Under the Influence August 23, 2011 One of my favorite actresses, Gena Rowlands was at a wrap party for the film Olive at the soon-to-open Park Tavern on Sunday. Guests were served cocktails like the It’s a Wrap and green olive martinis (natch). One of…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
A Couple Boozy/Wino Events This Week
The Lush

A Couple Boozy/Wino Events This Week

Tonight, the fine folks at 15 ROMOLO, ~COMSTOCK SALOON~, and ~TXOKO~ are hosting their first Barbary Coast Crawl, featuring Pisco Punch three different ways. Swing by after 9pm. Follow @BarbaryCstCrawl on Twitter for future updates. And on Sunday August 28th, ~MASA’S~ is hosting a special Slow Food winemaker dinner…
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