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Pastry Watch: Another Pro to Look for
The Chatterbox

Pastry Watch: Another Pro to Look for

For those of you who checked out pastry chef Belinda Leong’s baked goods pop-up at Flour + Water a couple weeks ago, you’ll be happy to know you can now find her goods at Four Barrel Coffee and Bar Agricole. SFoodie reports, “she will make European-style pastries…
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New Executive Chef at the Grand Café
The Chatterbox

New Executive Chef at the Grand Café

There’s a new executive chef at the ~GRAND CAFÉ~, Alicia Jenish, who was  the opening chef at Revival Bar + Kitchen in Berkeley. She has also worked with Charles Phan as opening chef of the Academy CafĂ©, and spent time in the kitchen at his OTD Westfield, along with working…
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It's Time for the Random New Project Roundup!
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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-…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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