Joe, Can You Pass Me the Pappardelle?
A tablehopper reader spotted Joe Montana with his wife Jennifer (and another couple) at Cotogna.…
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Where to Pick Up Holiday Treats
Just in case you didn’t have your fill at parties over the weekend, or you just don’t have time to bake one more thing, there are a few places around town offering some special holiday treats.
The ~BAKER & BANKER~ Bakery is putting out some holiday desserts, like…
Joe, Can You Pass Me the Angels on Horseback?
A tablehopper reader had lunch at Anchor & Hope and sat next to Joe Montana and a “beautiful blonde” (who we are going to assume was his lovely wife, Jennifer).…
Rigolo Café Offering a Free Meal to Active Soldiers Home for the Holidays
Just in case you know any active soldiers in the U.S. military who are home for the holidays, they are invited to come to RIGOLO CAFÉ in Laurel Village for a complimentary meal (an entrée) between December 20th and December 31st. (And now the fine print: must show valid…
Joe, Can You Pass Me a Slider?
Whaddya know, it’s yet another Joe Montana sighting! (He’s out on the town more than me and Willie Brown combined.) Anyway, a reader writes, “Was at Marengo on Union on Saturday night and almost choked on my mint julep when I saw Joe Montana and his gorgeous wife…
Prettying Up Some Petits Fours at Dragonfly Cakes
An event recap by Daisy Chow, tablehopper editorial assistant.
Perhaps you noticed some gorgeous petits fours in last week’s ‘Hopper Holiday Gift Guide? Well, the good folks at Sausalito-based Dragonfly Cakes also offer classes, and last Saturday, I had the good fortune to be invited to one of…
And Joe, Can You Pass Me the Fried Oysters?
Everyone’s favorite quarterback, Joe Montana and wife Jennifer came in to Waterbar in between Christmas parties.…
New Cooking Class/Lunch Series at eVe Restaurant in Berkeley
There’s nothing quite like having a chef show you the ropes and teach you some kitchen tips. Husband-and-wife team Christopher and Veronica Laramie of EVE RESTAURANT in Berkeley are launching a series of cooking classes to be held on one Saturday a month. The class will be…
Special Tablehopper Event: Learn the Secrets of the Sommeliers with Jordan Mackay!
Fellow Ten Speed author Jordan Mackay recently came out with his book, Secrets of the Sommeliers (in conjunction with co-author Raj Parr), and I thought it would be fun to host a special tablehopper evening event with Jordan at the SAN FRANCISCO WINE CENTER. I recently took a Champagne…
Smell the Glove
Danny Glover was spotted by a tablehopper reader, who said he “sat behind me yesterday around 1pm at Zuni upstairs, corner window table. He is like a giant in person. There was no mistaking him.”…