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Chef Change at Cavallo Point
The Chatterbox

Chef Change at Cavallo Point

Executive chef Joseph Humphrey is leaving Cavallo Point’s MURRAY CIRCLE after three years in the Sausalito destination, as reported in Scoop. Filling his shoes is Justin Everett of Sonoma’s El Dorado Kitchen. Meanwhile, leave it to Jay Barmann at Grub Street to mix business and pleasure, getting word…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Open and Shut Cases

Uptown Almanac spotted some resurgence activity of BOMBAY BAZAR AND ICE CREAM—according to signs on Valencia Street, they are reopening at 245 South Van Ness Ave. at Erie. Eater reports DARLA’S served its last burger in the Inner Sunset over the weekend. 822 Irving St. at 9th Ave.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Plum Opens for Brunch (and News About Plum Bar)
The Chatterbox

Plum Opens for Brunch (and News About Plum Bar)

Just in time for Mother’s Day, ~PLUM~ in Oakland is opening for weekend brunch starting this Saturday May 7th. Items on the menu include a buttermilk biscuit ($12) with peas, ricotta, egg, tarragon, morels; scramble of farm eggs ($12) with spring onion, puntarelle, Parmesan; and corned beef and pork…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Parkin' it in Hayes Valley
The Starlet

Parkin' it in Hayes Valley

Awww, Parker Posey (presumably in town for the filming of Hemingway & Gellhorn) was spotted on the Arlequin Cafe patio on Saturday afternoon. Bonus points to the tablehopper reader for the stealth photo.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Berkeley Updates: Origen, eVe, Books, and Goats!
The Chatterbox

Berkeley Updates: Origen, eVe, Books, and Goats!

The Diablo Magazine blog brings word that “Daniel Clayton and Trace Leighton of Nibblers Eatery and Wine Bar in Pleasant Hill are venturing west, bringing their farm-based local, sustainable fare to where it all started. The two co-owners are expanding to Berkeley, taking over the former Locanda da Eva space…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

And the "C" Is for Crab Legs. And Clams.

John C. Reilly was spotted Saturday afternoon having lunch at the Petit Café (within downtown’s Grand Café). He was with a “lady friend” and had the French onion soup and petit plateau (which includes oysters, crab legs, clams, and prawns).…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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