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The Chatterbox

Turtle Tower Opens a Third Location

A tablehopper reader on their way to work in SoMa told me they spotted a sign stating “TURTLE TOWER Coming Soon” on 6th Street. Further details can be found on LiveSOMA, with the owners writing in to say they are hoping for a June 1st opening. That is pho-king…
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Mirtille Opens This Week
The Chatterbox

Mirtille Opens This Week

Not too long ago, I mentioned a new cafĂ© opening in the Civic Center/Tenderloin area: MIRTILLE. Well, the 26-seat cafĂ© with the blueberry-inspired palette (mirtille is French for blueberry) should be opening this Wednesday or Thursday from owners François and Isabelle Chevillotte. To recap, they will be…
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The Starlet

Kim Cattrall

Samantha Jones Is a Fan of Quince's Cheese Cart May 17, 2011 Can Kim Cattrall be any hotter? She came into Quince for a late dinner on Friday, and my spotter said she “went crazy on the cheese cart” (I tend to have the same reaction to it)…
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Three Chef Hires and Departures in the Mission
The Chatterbox

Three Chef Hires and Departures in the Mission

Over at ~MISSION BEACH CAFE~, chef Ron Silverberg had to unfortunately attend to a family matter in Pennsylvania, and had to leave the restaurant. Owner Bill Clarke is welcoming back chef Thomas Martinez, who started this week and is working on creating his own menu with his team; Thomas left…
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New Carbs for You!
The Chatterbox

New Carbs for You!

Don’t be afraid. Really. You’re going to love this. Starting Wednesday May 25th, indie baker Josey Baker (you gotta love this town of baking Bakers) is going to be selling his fresh, warm, delicious bread in Bi-Rite Market every Wednesday and Thursday evening, starting at 5pm. The…
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The Starlet

Hugh Jackman Is Not a Homebody

Since Hugh Jackman was in town for two weeks for his run at the Curran, there were plenty of sightings to report. And homeboy tweets, so it makes my job easy. He celebrated the opening night at the Velvet Room in the Clift Hotel, and last Monday he had dinner…
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The Starlet

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman Is Not a Homebody May 17, 2011 Since Hugh Jackman was in town for two weeks for his run at the Curran, there were plenty of sightings to report. And homeboy tweets, so it makes my job easy. He celebrated the opening night at the Velvet Room in…
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