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Henry's Hunan Expands Into the Excelsior
The Chatterbox

Henry's Hunan Expands Into the Excelsior

Looks like the HENRY’S HUNAN empire is going to open their sixth spot in the Excelsior: they will be opening their latest location in the former Granada Cafe. There will be 80-90 seats, with a full bar. The target date is the end of November or beginning of December.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Pssst, Did You Hear About The Secret Wine Shop?
The Lush

Pssst, Did You Hear About The Secret Wine Shop?

Another wine shop is coming to SoMa: this one is called THE SECRET WINE SHOP, and owner Christy Bergman will be highlighting local, small production, and quality budget wines, in addition to hosting special tasting events featuring wine education and local winemakers. The shop is opening in a historic warehouse,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Macy Gray

Ms. Gray Dining Under Blue Skies September 28, 2010 Five-time Grammy Award nominee (and one-time winner) Macy Gray had lunch at Bistro Boudin last Friday with four guests. She had the angel hair pasta with herb-grilled shrimp, and sourdough bread (viva carbs!).…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Dudes Gettin' Their Steak On

Another reader writes: “Just had dinner at Alexander’s Steakhouse (the artist formerly known as Bacar). Seated at the table to my left was David Boreanaz (the hunky dude from Bones and Angel). Seated to my right was Mark Zuckerberg (the not-so hunky dude who created this thing called Facebook)…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

David Boreanaz

Dudes Gettin' Their Steak On September 28, 2010 Another reader writes: “Just had dinner at Alexander’s Steakhouse (the artist formerly known as Bacar). Seated at the table to my left was David Boreanaz (the hunky dude from Bones and Angel). Seated to my right was Mark Zuckerberg (the…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Lush

Paired: A Food, Wine, Beer, and Cocktail Event

If you can’t make it up to Bardessono for my happy hour event this Thursday September 30th, there’s this wine event from Uncorked Events and Indulge Food & Wine Events that’s happening in the city, PAIRED. The event will be set up in three rooms: boutique wine,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Drinks with The Romantics

A tablehopper reader told me after viewing the SF film premiere of The Romantics (produced by Trevor Traina) at the Clay on Fillmore, the party moved across the street to Long Bar. The film buff says, “I got to meet Elijah Wood (hello Frodo) and had a lovely long conversation…
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