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The Lush

New Bars Include Macondray on Polk, and Two Outside of SF

There are some new bars where you can get your holiday cheers on: now open on Polk in the former Bullitt is MACONDRAY from Aaron Paul (previously Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group) and Jake Roberts (Harper & Rye). Look for cocktails and New England-inspired seafood and bar bites (there are…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2019

The Chatterbox

Seasonal and Holiday Treats, from Dungeness Crab to Truffles to Mushroom Foraging

Holidays in SF mean it’s time for fresh, local Dungeness crab (finally, it’s here!). Of course, you can try to squeeze in to the counter at SWAN OYSTER DEPOT (go early and midweek!), a booth at ~SAM’S GRILL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT~, and HAYES STREET GRILL offers a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2019

(Sponsored): You Can Still Enjoy a Very Special Offer on Gabriel-Glas!

It’s the season for drinking holiday cheer, so do it in high style. Gabriel-Glas of Austria is the universal wine glass that is revolutionizing the way we drink wine. The “One for All” glass is ideal for every type of wine, and designed to allow the full expression of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 17, 2019

December 17, 2019 - This week's tablehopper: crab and Cognac.

This week's tablehopper: crab and Cognac. Get excited for SEVEN preparations of crab at the tablehopper crab and Cognac holiday supper at M.Y. China with Rémy Martin! Photo: © tablehopper.com. High, gang! How is it December 17th? I swear, this holiday is just flying by (but then…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 16, 2019

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: crab and Cognac.

High, gang! How is it December 17th? I swear, this holiday is just flying by (but then again, I’ve been working nonstop on the launch of the new mymilly box—the nation’s first direct-to-consumer subscription and discovery box for microdosers—over at mymilligram, so I know what’s…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 16, 2019

The Chatterbox

Ittoryu Gozu, a Wagyu-Focused Restaurant, Now Open in SoMa

Have we hit peak beef yet? Nope. Now open in SoMa is ITTORYU GOZU from chef/owner Marc Zimmerman of MZ Dining Group (previously Alexander’s Steakhouse SF), who has opened his paean to the wagyu breed with co-founder Ben Jorgensen. Look for a whole-animal approach, featuring lesser-known parts and…