The Starlet

A reader writes in that Mario Batali and about five friends came in for lunch at Mateo’s Cocina Latina in Healdsburg on Saturday afternoon. Chef Mateo Granados came out and thanked them for coming in and talked to them for a while. Batali was in town for the annual…

Last week, a reader spotted former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean at Mua Oakland.…

Democratic Dining September 18, 2012 Last week, a reader spotted former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean at Mua Oakland.…

The lovely Jessica Alba enjoyed breakfast at TRACE on Monday with her husband, Cash Warren, and a few other fellows. She had the market omelet (without bacon) and sipped on some coffee, and was apparently happy and affectionate toward her hubby, giving him a couple morning smooches.…

A reader sent me this fabulous sighting: Bette Midler was spotted dining at Quince!…

Spotted: The Divine Miss M! August 28, 2012 A reader sent me this fabulous sighting: Bette Midler was spotted dining at Quince! The Divine Miss M August 23, 2011 Lat week, the fabulous Bette Midler was reportedly spotted dining at Quince.…

Ends up the smokin’ Edward Norton came in with some folks to dine at Local’s Corner. Impressive, Ed. Way to go on scouting the small neighborhood restaurant scene!…

Yes, the Woody Allen sightings continue to roll in. According to a tweet, he came in to La Victoria Panaderia and had a cupcake. (“Standard. No frosting.”) He also came in to the brand-new Farina Pizza & Cucina Italiana for lunch last Monday with six guests, all of which were…

A reader let me Joe Montana and his wife Jennifer came into Comal last Tuesday August 21st.…

Edward Norton dined with friends at DOSA on Valencia, and it ends up it was his birthday.…