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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!).…
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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…
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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’…
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A Few Menu Specials and Options Around Town
The Chatterbox

A Few Menu Specials and Options Around Town

This column is turning into a beast, so I’m gonna keep this entry short: chef Gregory Short of ~MASA’S~ is offering a new tapas menu on Fridays at the Masa’s Bar from 5:30pm-9:30pm. Items include IbĂ©rico ham croquettes ($9), saucisson d’homard ($12), a…
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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…
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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…
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