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Exciting East Bay Openings Include Lulu and Tribune

Hop on over to @tablehopper for pics of fantastic experiences I had at two new East Bay establishments, but first, I wanted to share some backstory on them here. Last week, I visited the brand-new LULU from chef-owner Mona Leena in Berkeley’s Gilman District. This is her first brick…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

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Coming Soon to North Beach: Cassava and (Maybe) El Farolito

A couple weeks ago, Outer Richmond’s CASSAVA co-owner Yuka Ioroi excitedly posted a sneak peek of their upcoming (and spacious) North Beach location, which is the former Trattoria Pinocchio (this is such a breath of fresh air, considering the crazed tirade the previous owner posted in the windows last…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

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Updates: Lily's DB Crab Fried Rice Is Back, Changes at Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, Outerlands Reopens, Selby's Returns With a New $65 Menu

Some positive news to report, starting with this update that is rich with wok hei: LILY has brought back their now (in)famous #1 DB Douchebag Crab Fried Rice…but for a cause! I suggested the idea to chef Rob Lam (we’re good friends) that he should bring this…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

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Closures: In Situ, Le Marais Chestnut, Pläj, Kin Khao Dogpatch, Pane e Vino

Some unfortunate closures have rolled through, starting with IN SITU at SFMOMA, which completed their five-year term at the museum (bummer about that last year, thanks for nothing, Ms. Rona). An email shared, “It was an honor to learn from some of the most innovative, talented, and influential chefs in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

Booze News: Chezchez Opens in Former Bon Voyage!, Uma Casa's New Cocktails, Last Call

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Booze News: Chezchez Opens in Former Bon Voyage!, Uma Casa's New Cocktails, Last Call

Some quick boozy updates for you, starting with the opening of CHEZCHEZ from Bon Vivants Hospitality in the former Bon Voyage! in the Mission. The project is from founder Josh Harris; Drew Record, Chezchez operating partner and sommelier; Jennifer Colliau, BVH beverage director; and Timmy Malloy, BVH chef de cuisine.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

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This week's tablehopper: hump day dispatch.

Hi gang, I hope you enjoyed the long weekend (which is why you’re receiving this on a Wednesday). Can we just do away with Mondays forever? Seriously, it would be great. Monday, you won’t be missed. Since the last tablehopper issue was all about my Croatia trip recap,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 07, 2021

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September 8, 2021 - This week's tablehopper: hump day dispatch.

This week's tablehopper: hump day dispatch. A sampler of mezze at the new Lulu in Berkeley. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi gang, I hope you enjoyed the long weekend (which is why you’re receiving this on a Wednesday). Can we just do away with Mondays forever? Seriously, it…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 07, 2021

Sponsored Event: Molecular Whisky Pairing Dinner at The Midway September 23rd

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Croatia

Croatia—a place that has been calling me for years. Thanks to my dear friend from college (my first gay friend who lived next door to me in the dorms during our freshman year at UCLA) who invited me to join his big birthday celebration on a gulet (a classic,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 25, 2021

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This week's tablehopper: pages from my Croatia notebook.

Hi there. Don’t check your calendar, it’s Wednesday—yup, I’m a day late with this thing. But you’ll soon see why—I have been burning up my keyboard typing up my two Croatia recaps for you! (7,500 words total and counting…whew.) I know a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 24, 2021

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