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The Starlet

Edward Norton Gettin' His Brewskis on in Noe Valley

According to this tweet from Liam Mayclem, Edward Norton was spotted “hanging & enjoying brews at ValleyTavern, NoeValley” on Sunday. I’m going to wager a guess that Norton’s in town because of his charity fundraising organization, Crowdrise, and his involvement with the upcoming San Francisco Marathon (which is…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Just Peachy
The Chatterbox

Just Peachy

Anyone who knows me knows I’m peach obsessed. So of course I have to mention a couple items that triggered my “peach radar”: first up, THREE TWINS ICE CREAM mentioned they just released a roasted peach ice cream to their San Francisco and Napa shops this week. And over…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

James Spader Has a Thing for SF Restaurants

James Spader had San Francisco diners swooning at restaurants all around the city, with spottings at Frances on Wednesday night, Sebo on Thursday (where he made it hard for Amy Sherman to “pay attention to my sushi”), and Cotogna on Friday. Props to the sommelier at Frances: Spader spilled wine…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

James Spader

James Spader Has a Thing for SF Restaurants July 19, 2011 James Spader had San Francisco diners swooning at restaurants all around the city, with spottings at Frances on Wednesday night, Sebo on Thursday (where he made it hard for Amy Sherman to “pay attention to my sushi”), and Cotogna…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Three Meaty Events in the 510
The Chatterbox

Three Meaty Events in the 510

Vegans, avert your eyes. Coming up on Monday July 25th, BAYWOLF RESTAURANT is hosting its 2nd Annual Back Alley Barbecue from 4pm-8pm. BayWolf chefs will be at the grill, and drinks will be provided by Adam Lamoreaux of Linden Street Brewery and Brendan Eliason of Periscope Cellars. $35, cash only…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Last Call at Koko Cocktails
The Lush

Last Call at Koko Cocktails

Bummer: the closing date of KOKO COCKTAILS has been set. The Tender reports Koko is serving its final cocktail in its current location on Saturday July 30th. The bar is trying to reopen on Polk Street (it had to move since the California Pacific Medical Center has started the transformation…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Cloris Leachman on the Town

Chef Jen Biesty at Scala’s Bistro was excited to have Cloris Leachman in the dining room with her son and granddaughter—she had the squash blossom flatbread, beef cheek agnolotti, and Chocolate I.V. for dessert. She was also spotted at The Tonga Room. Leachman was in town for…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman on the Town July 19, 2011 Chef Jen Biesty at Scala’s Bistro was excited to have Cloris Leachman in the dining room with her son and granddaughter—she had the squash blossom flatbread, beef cheek agnolotti, and Chocolate I.V. for dessert. She was also spotted at…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
A Tequila Tailgating Party This Thursday at Tres
The Lush

A Tequila Tailgating Party This Thursday at Tres

Looks like the weather might actually be nice this week, which makes it a good time to check out the Tailgating Mixer at TRES this Thursday July 21st, starting with cocktail hour at 6pm. They’re making it more than a tailgate party: they’re celebrating Milagro Distillery, their distillery…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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