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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

Lindsay Price

Nice Way to Say G'day May 11, 2010 Actress Lindsay Price (of 90210 and Lipstick Jungle fame) and Curtis Stone (the hottie Aussie chef) were spotted at the Peet’s Coffee in Grace Cathedral.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
(Sponsored): Appel & Frank's Chic Summer Soirée on May 20th
The Sponsor

(Sponsored): Appel & Frank's Chic Summer Soirée on May 20th

Don’t miss San Francisco’s hottest shopping destination, Appel & Frank’s Chic Summer Soirée! Shop from 70 talented designers offering fabulous jewelry, handbags, apparel, and more…at discounted prices! Indulge in a complimentary drink, beauty services, a raffle, and coveted gift bags filled with incredible products and offers.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Greens
The Regular

Greens

30 years is no slouch in restaurant years, a notable number GREENS attained in 2009. Fortunately this significant birthday inspired a light updating of the décor at this famed vegetarian restaurant—it felt a little tired the previous time I visited, so I was happy to see new carpeting, a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Changes at Presidio Social Club

I had a chance to catch up with Ray Tang, who wanted to fill me in on a few changes as he is stepping back in as owner of ~PRESIDIO SOCIAL CLUB~. First, there is a new chef: Derek McCarthy, who was previously at Blue Plate. Look for a new…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Social Kitchen & Brewery: Now Open

Just a quick public service announcement: ~SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY~ is now open. The restaurant is only open for dinner service, for now, from 5pm-10pm. They are not allowed to serve any alcoholic beverages after 10pm, so last call is currently at 9:30pm. (They are working with the city…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
AQUA's New Ownership
The Chatterbox

AQUA's New Ownership

When I had dinner at Barbacco a couple of Tuesdays ago, I took a peek at AQUA next door: even though the closing night was just that previous weekend, the room was already cleared of almost everything. It felt a little sudden, but upon learning CEO Mark Weiss of the…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Names a New Executive Chef

THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO has named Patrick Callarec executive chef, whose duties will encompass all hotel-specific culinary activities, including dining in The Lobby Lounge, In-Room Dining, banquets, and catering. French-born Callarec’s background includes executive chef for The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, and owner of the award-winning Chez Paul Restaurant in Olowalu.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Lush

Cinco de Mayo

It’s not too hard to find a Cinco de Mayo party in San Francisco (just swing a tequila bottle), but here are a few to have on your radar: Mijita at AT&T Park will be celebrating its inaugural CINCO DE MAYO with $5 margaritas and $1 off…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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