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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

The Starlet

Someone Needs the Tablehopper's Guide to SF

Willem Dafoe was spotted at The Stinking Rose on Columbus with his girlfriend. (Pretty on-point and funny choice of location considering his recent role in the vampire movie, Daybreakers.) They sat in a romantic booth all the way in the back of The Bagna Calda room and shared sizzling…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Willem Dafoe

Someone Needs the Tablehopper's Guide to SF July  6, 2010 Willem Dafoe was spotted at The Stinking Rose on Columbus with his girlfriend. (Pretty on-point and funny choice of location considering his recent role in the vampire movie, Daybreakers.) They sat in a romantic booth all the…
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New Izakaya Opens in Berkeley
The Chatterbox

New Izakaya Opens in Berkeley

After months of trying to get some info on an upcoming downtown Berkeley yakitori place, finally the Umami Mart blog gets the story (cheers to Grub Street for unearthing the piece). Thanks to Umami Mart’s informative blog post, the majority of detail-gathering about this new joint, ~IPPUKU~, is…
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The Starlet

Lunchin' With A-Rod

A-Rod (known on his birth certificate as Alex Rodriguez) had lunch at Scala’s Bistro yesterday with friends. He ordered shrimp Louis and the pappardelle pork sugo. He told the sous chef, “It’s always great here, that’s why I always come back.” Nice.…
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A New Twist on Cinnamon Rolls
The Chatterbox

A New Twist on Cinnamon Rolls

And very close to Ippuku (just across from the UC Berkeley campus) is going to be CINNAHOLIC, a new 100% vegan cinnamon roll shop from Shannon Michelle Radke. You will be able to order a roll, served hot, and then you get to choose the frosting and topping you want.…
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The Lush

Radio Coteau Winemaker Dinner at Spruce

Coming to Spruce on Monday July 19th is Radio Coteau’s winemaker, Eric Sussman, for a winemaker dinner. Here’s more: “Radio-Coteau works closely with select cool-climate coastal vineyard sites in Western Sonoma County and Anderson Valley to produce wines with vibrant, balanced fruit and a distinct sense…
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The Starlet

Rockin' Out at Wayfare

A tablehopper reader was happy to see Sammy Hagar dining at Wayfare Tavern (which is likely to happen again, since Hagar is a partner in TyFlo’s upcoming El Paseo project in Mill Valley).…
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The Chatterbox

MUA in Oakland Has a Sister, NEX

Mua in Oakland has a new sister restaurant just next door, NEX, and whaddya know, it’s now open. After closing Soizic Bistro, owner Hi-Suk Dong has launched this new concept, offering an approachable menu of small plates like gnocchi or grilled asparagus with green goddess dressing, bacon, and…
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The Lush

Learn About Lesser-Known Italian Wines

On Monday July 19th, Bi-Rite wine expert Trac Le will pour and discuss unexpected and lesser-known wines and winemakers from Italy during this tasting: CHE SORPRESA! OFF-BEAT WINES OF ITALY. You’ll taste both reds and whites that offer refreshing and intriguing experiences beyond Sangiovese and Chianti.…
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