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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
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Bartender Joel Baker Taking the Helm at the Burritt Room
The Lush

Bartender Joel Baker Taking the Helm at the Burritt Room

With the departure of bar manager Kevin Diedrich from THE BURRITT ROOM to the upcoming Jasper’s Corner Tap, local boozehounds wondered about the fate of the fantastic bar program there. SFoodie reports that Joel Baker—previously a bar manager at Bourbon & Branch—is taking the reins. Here’s…
Marcia Gagliardi
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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
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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…
Marcia Gagliardi
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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
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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
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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
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A Weekend of Cocktail-Making Classes
The Lush

A Weekend of Cocktail-Making Classes

Take a new look at some familiar spirits this weekend with two cocktail-making classes. On Saturday July 30th, CUESA and Eye on the Bay are presenting yet another Preview to SF Chefs event, this one with tequila experts Scott Beattie (Spoonbar) and Eric Rubin (Tres Agaves). Agave Spirits, Tequila…
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