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The Chatterbox

Jennie Lorenzo Leaves Fifth Floor

While I was away, I received an email from the talented Jennie Lorenzo that she was leaving ~FIFTH FLOOR~. No word on where she’ll be next, but she is popping up as a guest chef tonight in a bustaurant called Le Truc. She will be cooking there in tonight’…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

More Chef Comings and Goings

The Inside Scoop reports chef Daniel Guerrini has left EOS RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR after an (almost) 10-year run. His last day will be the end of October; they are currently searching for a replacement. 901 Cole St. at Carl, 415-566-3063. Also reported: Erica Holland-Toll is…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Well, That's Funny

Comedian Andy Samberg and three guests had dinner at the newly opened Zut! in Berkeley this last Sunday September 5th. And whaddya know, a funny thing happened: it ends up Andy was the camp counselor of the assistant manager there, and yes, they had a few good laughs over it.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Andy Samberg

Well, That's Funny September 10, 2010 Comedian Andy Samberg and three guests had dinner at the newly opened Zut! in Berkeley this last Sunday September 5th. And whaddya know, a funny thing happened: it ends up Andy was the camp counselor of the assistant manager there, and yes,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
New Tasty Brunch Options Around Town
The Chatterbox

New Tasty Brunch Options Around Town

A few new brunch options for you: SPIRE is serving brunch Sundays from 11am-3pm. Some items on the menu include sweet potato Benedict with slow poached eggs, a soul food plate with waffle fried chicken and corn bread, and sweet bourbon bread pudding (dishes range from $9-$13). They’…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Brown-Eyed Susan

The lovely Susan Sarandon was spotted having lunch at Cannery Row Brewing Company in Monterey, and was reportedly dancing in her seat to Sublime’s Santeria as it played in the restaurant.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Pastry Chef News

Down in Los Gatos, Grub Street reports pastry chef Deanie Hickox (Ubuntu) has left MANRESA, and will be working with Daniel Patterson and Bill Corbett at Coi, and the upcoming Plum and Bracina. Meanwhile, Belinda Leong (Restaurant Gary Danko, plus numerous places in Europe, like Pierre Hermé in Paris and…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

A Lovely Breakfast

Jennifer Love-Hewitt was spotted at XYZ for breakfast with a young man. She ate chilaquiles and drank OJ and a latte, while her breakfast buddy opted for eggs Benny.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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