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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: the rent is too damn high.

Happy Tuesday, friends. How are you? Surprised to see me? tablehopper is technically every other week, but I wanted to send out a quick missive today since I have a few important and timely things to tell you about! Most importantly, I’d love to direct your attention to the…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 18, 2020

The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored): GoCheetah Contact-Free Grocery Giveaway!

If you need affordable and/or bulk groceries and supplies, then look no further! Cheetah is giving three lucky winners a $100 grocery shopping spree! Because of the COVID-19 crisis, Cheetah has opened up their warehouse and launched nine contact-free grocery pickup locations around the Bay Area (and counting!). Now,…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 12, 2020

The Chatterbox

Virtual Cooking (and Cocktail Classes) from F&B Pros

As we’ve been watching our beloved restaurants and food businesses struggle to survive these past two months, I’ve also been concerned for our wonderful cooking schools and many talented teachers who hold cooking classes. It has been an unexpected treat to watch chefs cook at home on Instagram…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 - This week's tablehopper: hot mic.

This week's tablehopper: hot mic. Be sure to check out the amazing meal kit from Pinoy Heritage, and you too can have a lumpia salad for lunch! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, my friends. Well, how was that for an oddball Mother’s Day? We all did the best…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 11, 2020

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: hot mic.

Hello, my friends. Well, how was that for an oddball Mother’s Day? We all did the best we could—I know it was really challenging for some, a heartbreak for others. Sending much love to all! I was so grateful to see my sweet parents for the first time…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 11, 2020

April 28, 2020 - This week's tablehopper: the streets of San Francisco.

This week's tablehopper: the streets of San Francisco. La Palma is back open! Pick up some of the best handmade tortillas in the Bay, and everything on their menu is delicioso! Carnitas to go, fresh salsas. Mexica-tessen heaven. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, dear readers and friends. It’s…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 27, 2020

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: the streets of San Francisco.

Hello, dear readers and friends. It’s our seventh week of stay-at-home in SF. I know, it’s so intense right now. I’m thinking all the good thoughts for you. The best wishes. Sending love and strength and hope and good health vibes. We are all missing each other…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 27, 2020

The Chatterbox

Introducing On the Fly by tablehopper, a Podcast Covering How the Bay Area F&B Industry Is Fighting to Adapt and Survive During the Coronavirus Crisis

Launching today (April 14th, 2020), is On the Fly by tablehopper, an almost-daily interview addressing the monumental changes the F&B industry is experiencing in this age of the coronavirus pandemic. On the Fly is hosted by yours truly, speaking with San Francisco Bay Area chefs, restaurateurs, and other…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2020

April 14, 2020 - This week's tablehopper: introducing on the fly.

This week's tablehopper: introducing on the fly. You’ll find happiness hiding under the béchamel blanket in Troya’s vegetable moussaka. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello dear readers, To those who celebrate, I hope you had a lovely Passover and Easter (here’s a pic of my socially distanced…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 13, 2020

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: introducing on the fly.

Hello dear readers, To those who celebrate, I hope you had a lovely Passover and Easter (here’s a pic of my socially distanced Pasqua from 54 Mint that I enjoyed with my sis). Are you making time to admire all the springtime flowers on display right now? They’re…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 13, 2020

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