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Chef Loretta Keller Is Now Singing in the Kitchen at the New Uccello Lounge

Recently, a dear friend and I were wondering aloud about the whereabouts of chef Loretta Keller and how she was doing as we all slowly make our way out of bunkers. It’s like the universe must have heard us, because I just received an email from her business partner…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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Coming Soon: New Project in Dosa Fillmore Space, Butter& Cake Shop, Il Casaro Team to Cow Hollow, More

It looks like the former Dosa on Fillmore location has new takers: SF Business Times reports the team behind Taj Campton Place Restaurant and Ettan in Palo Alto—chef Srijith Gopinathan and business partner Ayesha Thapar—as well as the recently opened Little Blue Door at State Street Market in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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New Openings: Mijoté, Menya Kanemaru Golden Ramen, Piroo, More

Some new openings around town include MIJOTÉ, the new French bistro with a prix-fixe menu ($82) that will change weekly with the seasons, alongside a list of natural wines. Chef Kosuke Tada and his wife Grace turned the former Sasaki space around quickly (I just mentioned this project barely a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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Closures Include Alioto's, Lupulandia, Asiento, and Arinell Pizza Is in Peril

Tragic news on the Wharf: after 97 years of business, the iconic ALIOTO’S is closing permanently, after shuttering for the pandemic the past two years. SF Business Times reports they’re getting approval from the Port of San Francisco to get out of their lease (and the $770,000…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

Gambit Lounge Opening in Former Noir Lounge in Hayes Valley

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Gambit Lounge Opening in Former Noir Lounge in Hayes Valley

After nine years of business, NOIR LOUNGE in Hayes Valley is closing this Saturday April 16th. Taking over the space is Cezar Kusik (Rubicon, Butterfly, 25 Lusk) and Edward Calhoun (Southpaw, Dogpatch Saloon, Peacekeeper, 25 Lusk), who will be opening GAMBIT LOUNGE in a couple months or so. The duo…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win Two VIP Early-Entry Tickets to California Artisan Cheese Festival!

Don’t be late for the cheese! Enter to win two VIP early-entry tickets to the 16th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival! Get your tickets to an afternoon of cheese bliss at this year’s California Artisan Cheese Festival on Saturday May 7th in Santa Rosa! Spend the day tasting…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

Sponsored: Hey, Have You Tried Pastel Yet? Here's $25 Off Treats!

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This week's tablehopper: get baked.

Brrrrr, how are y’all doing with this frigid, annoying wind? Seriously, so rude. Glad I have my cute, snuggly cat to keep me toasty. And cheese. Lots of cheese this week. Today’s column has an awesome sponsored ticket giveaway to the California Artisan Cheese Festival, which is returning…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2022

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April 12, 2022 - This week's tablehopper: get baked.

This week's tablehopper: get baked. Char siew danish from Sunday Bakeshop (which I ordered via sponsor Pastel’s awesome service). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Brrrrr, how are y’all doing with this frigid, annoying wind? Seriously, so rude. Glad I have my cute, snuggly cat to keep me toasty.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2022

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An Early Look at Pomet, a Restaurant from K&J Orchards, Now Open in Oakland

I recently dined at the newly opened POMET in Oakland, and wanted to share some details about this interesting project with you. It’s from Aomboon Deasy, literally the farmer’s daughter of K&J Orchards, famous for their incredible fruits, but especially their Asian pears (they grow 10…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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