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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.

New York, New York
The Jetsetter

New York, New York

Boy, was I overdue on some NEW YORK scouting. Since I spent last year writing and working on my book, it had been a while since I took a bite of the Big Apple. I hope you’re wearing some comfortable pants, or at least have an extra hole or…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Piccino Is About to Get a Whole Lot Bigger
The Chatterbox

Piccino Is About to Get a Whole Lot Bigger

One of my favorite gems of the city, ~PICCINO~, is going to be moving down the block and into an amazing, spacious, historical building. The immense size of the 150-year-old yellow building is rather breathtaking—and it’s actually going to house three businesses: Piccino, DIG (more on this fab…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

Update on The Summit

Got a quick update on Desi Danganan’s THE SUMMIT, the art bar and café opening near the New College building at 777 Valencia (I think it’s actually going in the additional New College space flanking the garage, just across the street). The chef is going to be none…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
More tablehopper Book Signings This Month
The Chatterbox

More tablehopper Book Signings This Month

This week is a double-play for tablehopper book signings. This Thursday May 20th, I will have a table at the Appel and Frank Chic Summer Soirée Event, which most women who love to shop know ALL about. There will be all kinds of vendors, from clothing to bags to jewelry,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
From Asia de Cuba to The Velvet Room at the Clift
The Chatterbox

From Asia de Cuba to The Velvet Room at the Clift

The Clift Hotel has completed the transition from Jeffrey Chodowrow/China Grill Management’s Asia de Cuba to a new concept, VELVET ROOM, now under the management of the Morgans Hotel Group. The Philippe Starck interior has remained untouched, but the menu has gone from fusion to farm-to-table. The chef…
Marcia Gagliardi
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