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The Socialite

Can't-Miss Events: SF Chefs Unite to Help Japan (and Others)

It’s not often you get to experience the workings of a great lineup of top San Francisco chefs in one meal like you will at SF CHEFS UNITE on Saturday May 7th and Sunday May 8th at Technique Restaurant (350 Rhode Island St. at 16th St.) at the California…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 18, 2011

The Socialite

Dining Out for Life Is Thursday April 28th

At least 93 Bay Area restaurants will participate in the annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE fundraiser, donating 25% of their food, or food and alcohol sales on Thursday April 28th toward HIV prevention and care in the Bay Area. So go ahead and order apps and dessert ‘cause it’s…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 18, 2011

The Regular

Pal's Takeaway

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * This Wednesday is Guest Chef Sandwichpalooza at Pal's 3066 24th St. San Francisco (at Hampshire St.) 415-203-4911 palstakeaway.com $ Jeff Mason, chef Cuisine * Sandwiches Features * Lunch…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 17, 2011

April 15, 2011 - This week's tablehopper: taxing times.

This week's tablehopper: taxing times. The Paris-Brest tempting guests upon arrival at Woodward’s Garden. Guess who is on day four of a kink in her neck and is rather fussy over it? You’re reading her column right now. And now the sudden appearance of a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2011

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: taxing times.

Guess who is on day four of a kink in her neck and is rather fussy over it? You’re reading her column right now. And now the sudden appearance of a swollen tonsil has me really annoyed—totally had to scrap my awesome plans last night. But, it gave…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2011

The Jetsetter

New York, New York

It’s not every day your favorite band EVER is giving up the ghost, hanging up their hat, and calling it a night. So when LCD Soundsystem announced they were playing their last show ever at Madison Square Garden on April 2nd, my sister and I decided to make a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2011

The Chatterbox

Town Hall Posse Not Opening a Restaurant at 740 Valencia After All

Last month, I was following up on a rumor I had heard about the Town Hall/Anchor & Hope/Salt House gang opening a UNIQUE WINE-FOCUSED RESTAURANT in the former auto repair garage at 740 Valencia Street in the Mission. Partner Doug Washington was having me keep the news…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2011

The Chatterbox

Original Joe's Opening in the Former Joe DiMaggio's Space in North Beach

Plenty of folks in the city have been wondering when and where they were going to be able to get their next Joe’s Special, and the answer is: North Beach in October. Rumors I heard a while back proved to be true: ORIGINAL JOE’S will be moving into…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2011

The Chatterbox

Hecho Now Open in Downtown's Midi Space

While I was taking my week off from writing tablehopper, Joseph Manzare’s HECHO opened last week in the former Midi space. The concept is Japanese, based around edomai sushi (authentic Tokyo Bay-style sushi) and robata (grilled) dishes. Menu items include a variety of small plates, yakimono (most are…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2011

The Chatterbox

New Chef Hires at Bushi-Tei, LarkCreekSteak, and Spruce

I had heard BUSHI-TEI had a new executive chef, and the Scoop confirms it’s Michael Hung, most recently the chef de cuisine at Jardinière. I look forward to seeing what he brings to the menu. 1638 Post St. at Laguna, 415-440-4959. I also heard that chef…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2011

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