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In 2011, Please Send These Things to Heaven

Or to hell. Whatever, it’s a new year, so let’s just give these things a rest, shall we? 1. As a dedicated and daily espresso drinker (addicted? Who, me?), nothing chaps my hide more than receiving a bowl of those cursed cubes of light brown sugar that take,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

December 31, 2010 - This week's tablehopper: snark attack.

This week's tablehopper: snark attack. The Make-Out Room (where it’s always New Year’s Eve-meets-the prom). Why hello there. You polishing your silver, your Champagne flutes, and hopefully your dancing shoes? The city is gearing up for what is always the worst night to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: snark attack.

Why hello there. You polishing your silver, your Champagne flutes, and hopefully your dancing shoes? The city is gearing up for what is always the worst night to get a cab, ever. And it’s going to be a cold and rainy one—can’t wait to be out on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

The Wino

Becky Pezzullo on Drinking Better in 2011

Becky Pezzullo is an Italian wine specialist with a knack for perfect pairings and tableside wine education. Most recently, she was responsible for the all-Italian wine list at Bar Bambino, and has honed her skills over 12 years of working in the San Francisco food and wine industry. Becky…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 30, 2010

The Chatterbox

Brenda's French Soul Food Expansion Almost Complete!

After months of remodeling, Brenda Buenviaje is ready to unveil the expansion of her restaurant, ~BRENDA’S FRENCH SOUL FOOD~ on Polk. When? It might be tomorrow (Wednesday), or possibly this Thursday. The ex-laundromat next door was transformed into a new dining room (which brings the count from 28…