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The Chatterbox

Plum Opens This Wednesday

It’s official: Daniel Patterson’s 48-seat Oakland project, ~PLUM~ opens this Wednesday the 29th, and along with it is a new addition to the Daniel Patterson Group: Ron Boyd (AQUA, Beautifull) has signed on to take over the role that Jeremy Fox was to fill at Plum and…
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Where to Raise a Stein (or Two) for Oktoberfest
The Lush

Where to Raise a Stein (or Two) for Oktoberfest

You can start celebrating OKTOBERFEST at ~JARDINIÈRE~ on Monday October 4th with a special German-themed prix-fixe dinner. The Oktoberfest dinner includes three courses and three wine pairings for $45. Reservations are not necessary, but are encouraged. And then on Thursday October 7th, ~ANCHOR & HOPE~ is hosting a…
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The Starlet

Where Ruth Reichl Ate in SF

Our favorite gourmand, Ruth Reichl was spotted around town in San Francisco, in addition to tweeting about her experiences. A tablehopper reader saw her at Quince, which was closed for a private event. Of Quince, she said, “the mysteriously tender crunch of abalone. Ethereal pillows of pasta. Cauliflower mousse. Chanterelles.…
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Openings (and Reopenings) in the 510
The Chatterbox

Openings (and Reopenings) in the 510

A tablehopper reader tipped me off that ADDIE’S PIZZA PIE is now open in Berkeley. Berkeleyside has more details: the project is from Jennifer Millar of Sweet Adeline Bakeshop and Thomas Schnetz of Flora, serving almost ten kinds of New York-style pies, along with three kinds of frozen…
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The Lush

Public Works Officially Open...

I had all kinds of intentions to check out the new PUBLIC WORKS club this weekend, but sadly ran outta steam. Anyway, this new party space from Pete Glikshtern and Jeff Whitmore (both behind Mighty) is a combination art gallery, club, performance/event space, and bar. One cool thing is…
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The Regular

Alexander's Steakhouse

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Alexander's Steakhouse Opens Monday September 13th Stars Sighted * David Boreanaz * Mark Zuckerberg 448 Brannan St. San Francisco (at 3rd St.) 415-495-1111 alexanderssteakhouse.com $$$$ Jeffrey Stout, chef…
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