The Starlet

On Wednesday, a tablehopper reader went to see the Eddie Izzard and Greg Proops conversation at the Palace of Fine Arts as part of SketchFest. Afterward, the reader went to dinner at nopa and who should come in but Eddie and Greg with some friends? Good taste all around.…

Dudes Getting Their Drink On January 31, 2012 While downing bottomless mimosas on Sunday at Eastside West, a gaggle of gals spotted musician/reality show star Ryan Cabrera (known for dating Ashlee Simpson and others). He was sporting his signature porcupine ‘do under his fedora and sunglasses indoors (yeah, totally…

While downing bottomless mimosas on Sunday at Eastside West, a gaggle of gals spotted musician/reality show star Ryan Cabrera (known for dating Ashlee Simpson and others). He was sporting his signature porcupine ‘do under his fedora and sunglasses indoors (yeah, totally normal) while sipping Manhattans. Rumor has it Ben…

49er tight end Vernon Davis dined not once but twice at the new Oryza Bistro Asiana that just opened in San Jose’s Valley Fair Mall across from Santana Row. He liked lunch so much that he and his wife came back for dinner within a few days; he tweeted,…

On Thursday night, James Franco was spotted at Betelnut with friends. They had dumplings and scorpion bowls before heading off to a special screening of The Iron Lady.…

No Pepper Needed at This Table January 24, 2012 A fabulous sighting at Park Tavern on Friday night: the incomparable Angie Dickinson came in to dine with the glamorous Denise Hale. I know it’s not polite to discuss a lady’s age, but when you look that fab at…

Yeah, rough weekend for football fans. I was amused to learn on Friday night that the owners of the 49ers and the New York Giants dined at different restaurants in the Delfina Group (Delfina and Locanda). And on Saturday night, the owners and agents of the Giants team dined at…

Hey, Guy January 24, 2012 I’m sure the team at Atelier Crenn was beyond thrilled to cook for chef Guy Savoy. Oh wait, here’s a picture of the crew. Yup, beaming.…