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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

The Starlet

Selma Blair

Pregnant Munchies April 12, 2011 A “very pregnant” Selma Blair and her boyfriend Jason Bleick had a meal at Cotogna (my spotter said she had the pork for two!).…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Some Lively Sightings

Blake Lively of Gossip Girl came in to lunch at Cotogna. A tablehopper reader said she ordered lots of pasta, and reportedly took some with her. She also took pictures with chef Tusk in front of the rotisserie. Her next photoshoot was at Swensen’s Ice Cream, where she ordered…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Blake Lively

Some Lively Sightings April 12, 2011 Blake Lively of Gossip Girl came in to lunch at Cotogna. A tablehopper reader said she ordered lots of pasta, and reportedly took some with her. She also took pictures with chef Tusk in front of the rotisserie. Her next photoshoot was at Swensen’…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

I Ate My Heart Out in San Francisco

Sunday night diners at Don Pisto’s in North Beach were treated with a sighting of Tony Bennett, who came in for dinner. Owner Pete Mrabe said, “My drunk dining room of twenty-somethings were cheering and clapping as he was leaving. He told me it was the best Mexican…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Tony Bennett

I Ate My Heart Out in San Francisco April 12, 2011 Sunday night diners at Don Pisto’s in North Beach were treated with a sighting of Tony Bennett, who came in for dinner. Owner Pete Mrabe said, “My drunk dining room of twenty-somethings were cheering and clapping as…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

A Change in Command at the GGRA

I received an invite to meet Rob Black, the new executive director for the Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA), and was wondering where Kevin Westlye was off to (he held the position for the past seven years). Ends up he is working as president of High Flying Foods (behind Firewood…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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