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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 18 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 Bars in the Castro and Marina

The Lush

New Bars in the Castro and Marina

Here’s a quick update on a couple new bars that have opened up around town, starting with LOBBY BAR in the Hotel Castro, with a “retroglam” style, serving a full list of $15 cocktails and bar snacks, plus a couple flatbreads and a turkey burger (surprised it comes on…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

This week's tablehopper: in a mood.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: in a mood.

Hello, friends. It has been a minute! And yes, this column is a day late, for a multitude of reasons. Doing the best I can over here. It has also been a unique challenge to focus on writing this week’s column while watching an attempt to strip women and…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 03, 2022

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

The Chatterbox

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

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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

The Chatterbox

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

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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

The Chatterbox

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

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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

The Chatterbox

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

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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

The Sugar Mama

(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

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

Gambit Lounge Opening in Former Noir Lounge in Hayes Valley

The Lush

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

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

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