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Some Updates in the World of Sweets
The Chatterbox

Some Updates in the World of Sweets

First, some good news: Elizabeth Falkner (working with Lexi Barry) has totally revamped the dessert menu at the BUBBLE LOUNGE, and will be doing it going forward. And yes, it’s designed to be Champagne friendly. The Lemon Drop features lemon curd, yogurt, blueberry compote, muesli crunch, and Champagne granita,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Chocolate-y News and Events
The Chatterbox

Chocolate-y News and Events

All kinds of chocolate-related events are happening this month: Madécasse is having a free launch party this Thursday June 10th from 7pm-9pm at The Hub in SoMa. Madécasse was started by two former Peace Corps volunteers and is one of the only bean-to-bar chocolates made entirely in Madagascar (most companies…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
More Hot Lunch Action
The Chatterbox

More Hot Lunch Action

The ever-cheerful ~LOLÓ~ has started serving lunch on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30am-3pm, which is especially tempting with the new (and sunny) parklet they have just outside the restaurant. Dishes include a tuna or carnitas tostada, or the famous shrimp and jicama “tacos,” which are only $10 and come…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Where to Watch World Cup Games
The Chatterbox

Where to Watch World Cup Games

Why reinvent the wheel, when Mister Archer already came up with this VERY THOROUGH LIST of where to watch World Cup games? Check it out. A few addendums: ~PUBLIC HOUSE~ will be airing the games (hello, it has 23 TVs!) and running some fun promotions throughout World Cup. Check the…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Come On, It's Time to Show Off
The Chatterbox

Come On, It's Time to Show Off

Are you a home cook or home gardener with something to show off? Sign up by June 9th to enter a fruit pie, picnic basket for two, preserved food, home food gardening, plus other items at the URBAN EATS tent at the Giants County Fair on June 20th. Contest winners…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Meatpaper and Blue Bottle: Now Playing
The Chatterbox

Meatpaper and Blue Bottle: Now Playing

Meatpaper and Blue Bottle meet up again for a tasting at SFMOMA’s Rooftop Garden café as part of the museum’s third Thursday springtime event series, SFMOMA: NOW PLAYING, (the main museum events run from 6pm-9:45pm). Local chefs will be creating dishes and desserts featuring edible flowers; chefs…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Adrien Grenier

Party Time at Universal Cafe June  8, 2010 A tablehopper reader spotted Adrian Grenier at Universal Cafe on Sunday June 6th—and he was rollin’ with an entourage (har) of 12. Adrien Grenier Spotted on the Town April  6, 2010 A couple Adrian Grenier sightings: he was spotted at Tartine…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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