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Repeal Day Par-tays
The Lush

Repeal Day Par-tays

It’s that time of the year again, when we celebrate the day we got our right to drink back. (For more thoughts about this, hop on over to this excellent wino piece written by Duggan McDonnell on the matter.) Sunday December 5th marks the 77th anniversary of Repeal Day,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Opposite of a Meatless Monday
The Chatterbox

The Opposite of a Meatless Monday

Next Monday December 6th, CAFÉ ROUGE is hosting a special evening class/event, Charcuterie, Cheese, and Wine for the Holidays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Guests will taste housemade charcuterie with a selection of cheeses from The Pasta Shop, selected by cheesemonger Juliana Uruburu. Barbara Haimes, wine educator and Café Rouge…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Spiffy Annual Holiday Champagne Dinner at Silks
The Lush

Spiffy Annual Holiday Champagne Dinner at Silks

Yup, it’s the same day as the Arlequin Champagne event: ~SILKS~ is hosting its annual holiday Champagne dinner on Thursday December 9th. There will be a Champagne sabering reception (Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV, magnum) on the 40th floor sky deck, and dinner begins at 7:30pm. The menu…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

A Sporty (and Solo) Lunch

Manu Ginóbili of the San Antonio Spurs had a solo lunch at Scala’s Bistro yesterday. He ate the beef carpaccio and the pappardelle—maybe carbing up before the Spurs take on the Warriors tonight?…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
(Sponsored): Bi-Rite's Holiday Wine Blitz Is Coming!
The Sponsor

(Sponsored): Bi-Rite's Holiday Wine Blitz Is Coming!

Trac, Matt, and Sarah, Bi-Rite Market’s trusty wine team, have one of the best wine selections in town. Surrounded by amazing cheeses, salumi, fresh produce, and a world-class deli, the team is inspired to choose wines that aren’t just “food friendly” but rather living partners with food that…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Chef Paul Canales Leaving Oliveto
The Chatterbox

Chef Paul Canales Leaving Oliveto

Some breaking news: the Inside Scoop reports Paul Canales is leaving OLIVETO after 15 years of working in the kitchen there. It’s reportedly an amicable departure. His last day will be this Saturday December 4th, and he reportedly has a solo project in the works. His replacement is Jonah…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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