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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.

At Long Last, Ora Wine Bar Opens on Polk

The Lush

At Long Last, Ora Wine Bar Opens on Polk

There’s a new, woman-owned wine bar that just opened on Polk Street: ORA WINE BAR. Owner Sabrina Thillard is an SF native (she grew up in the Sunset and still lives by the beach), and owns Bask in North Beach with her husband Patrick. She is beyond thrilled to…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2021

Bar News: The Return of Comstock Saloon, Bar Iris, Dalva's Update, and More

The Lush

Bar News: The Return of Comstock Saloon, Bar Iris, Dalva's Update, and More

For the past month, I’ve been watching the ~COMSTOCK SALOON~ team on Facebook prepare for reopening their Barbary Coast saloon! Nothing makes me happier than knowing that big lock is coming off the front doors and a Cherry Bounce is in my near future. (And a boot from Flash.…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2021

Events You Don't Want to Miss: CUESA's Sunday Supper, Eat Drink SF, and a MoAD Book Launch Party for Black Food

The Chatterbox

Events You Don't Want to Miss: CUESA's Sunday Supper, Eat Drink SF, and a MoAD Book Launch Party for Black Food

Whatcha doing on Sunday October 17th? The best answer would be opening the dine-in box for CUESA’s Sunday Supper: A Farm to Home Feast and tuning in to their live virtual gala (7pm-8pm)! This annual event is crucial to help CUESA keep their education and food access programs thriving,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2021

(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win Tickets to The Tastes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Events

The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win Tickets to The Tastes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Events

Friuli-Venezia Giulia—where ancient cultures blend into world-class wines. Enter to win tickets to The Tastes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a four-day celebration October 21st, 27th, 28th, and 29th at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Friuli, a vibrant region, is an amalgam of the best of many cultures’ influences. Bordering…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 05, 2021

This week's tablehopper: fall flavor.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: fall flavor.

Howdy, pals. I’m running a little late today—someone got lucky with an appointment for Fortuna’s first check-in with an SF vet (SF Pet Hospital), but of course it was right at my deadline, ha! (It’s so tough to get any appointments for new pet clients right…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 04, 2021

Reconcepts and Reopenings, from Central Kitchen to La Bande to Barbacco, and More

The Chatterbox

Reconcepts and Reopenings, from Central Kitchen to La Bande to Barbacco, and More

The former Ne Timeas Restaurant Group is now the Flour+Water Hospitality Group, and their first project is the transformation of the former and upscale Central Kitchen into PENNY ROMA. This will be a more-affordable and Italian concept from chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow, with crudos, classic pasta dishes…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 21, 2021

Exciting News from The Cheese School (Including a Collaboration with Daily Driver!)

The Chatterbox

Exciting News from The Cheese School (Including a Collaboration with Daily Driver!)

Some new things are happening over at THE CHEESE SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO in Ghirardelli Square, starting with a change in management. Founder Kiri Fisher was in the process of selling the much-adored business just prior to the pandemic, and when the sale fell through, she was at a loss…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 21, 2021

New SF Openings: Village Rotisserie, Equator Coffees' Round House Café, More

The Chatterbox

New SF Openings: Village Rotisserie, Equator Coffees' Round House Café, More

On Sunday evening, I was visiting a friend in Noe Valley and swung by the newly opened VILLAGE ROTISSERIE for a quick peek. This rotisserie chicken shop from an Aussie brother-and-sister duo is sure to be a takeout hit in the neighborhood, offering rotisserie chicken with your choice of sauces…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 21, 2021

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