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Little Bites (of News)
The Chatterbox

Little Bites (of News)

Some random openings and news around town for you. First up, SUPER DUPER is opening a second (and very spacious) location this Thursday June 9th at the former Sellers Market location on Market Street. Keep your eyes peeled for a free burger hour (a “Twitter Feed”) for Super Duper Twitter…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Weekend Eats
The Chatterbox

Weekend Eats

NEW TASTE MARKETPLACE returns this Saturday June 11th from 12pm-5pm, with everything from handmade buttermilk biscuits with molten cheddar gravy, caramelized onions, and herbs from Biscuit Bender to Sicilian baked goods from Dolce Sicilia. Please remember, it’s a fundraiser for the The Food Pantry—which distributes groceries to…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Update on Plate Shop in Sausalito
The Chatterbox

Update on Plate Shop in Sausalito

After the exodus of chef Kim Alter and some kitchen crew members from ~PLATE SHOP~ a couple weeks ago, I heard back from partner Matt Kahn that the former partners of 1550 Hyde (Peter Erickson and Kent Liggett) have been hired. According to this post in the Inside Scoop, chef…
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An Afternoon on the Bay with Bowmore
The Lush

An Afternoon on the Bay with Bowmore

Fortunately the weather forecast doesn’t show a single raindrop in it, so an afternoon sailing on the bay in a luxury yacht sounds kind of perfect, right? This Saturday June 11th, Liquor.com is hosting a sailing and tasting event with Bowmore, a single malt scotch whisky which happens…
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A Memorial for Scott Lawrence
The Chatterbox

A Memorial for Scott Lawrence

On a somber note, I wanted to post some information about a memorial for the very brave  SCOTT LAWRENCE, who sadly passed away somewhat unexpectedly a few weeks ago (the actual cause of his passing remains unknown). He was a CIA grad who worked at Spruce and AQUA, and was…
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A New Face Behind the Bar at Belden Taverna
The Lush

A New Face Behind the Bar at Belden Taverna

You’ll find a new (and exciting) cocktail list at BELDEN TAVERNA from Victoria D’Amato-Moran, recently hired as the bar manager. Check out her cocktail list on Alcademics, which includes many of her housemade syrups, plus fruits and peppers. There’s the Margarita Arrosto, with tequila, housemade roasted…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Rock Stars in the Fast Lane at A16

According to this tweet from Michael Murphy, A16 was busy with rock star diners last night: U2’s drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and The Edge, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, plus Lars Ulrich and Lou Reed were all dining together in the restaurant. A tablehopper tipster who was boozin’…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Billie Joe Armstrong

Rock Stars in the Fast Lane at A16 June  7, 2011 According to this tweet from Michael Murphy, A16 was busy with rock star diners last night: U2’s drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and The Edge, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, plus Lars Ulrich and Lou Reed were all…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Get Into a Haze at Pinot Days
The Lush

Get Into a Haze at Pinot Days

Fans of pinot noir, consider yourself officially invited to explore all the different styles of pinot noir at the seventh annual PINOT DAYS SAN FRANCISCO 2011 with a number of events, including the Grand Festival Public Tasting on Saturday June 18th from 1pm-5pm in the Festival Pavilion at Fort…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

More Sightings of A-Rod and Derek Jeter on the Town

Last Tuesday, a tablehopper tipster spotted Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter lunching separately at Scala’s Bistro. Later that evening, A-Rod came in to Ozumo San Francisco with a guest after the kitchen was already closed, but the staff sent out some salads and a huge plate of sashimi.…
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