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May 2009 - Posts
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EPIC Roasthouse Photo: Kevin Bond The Embarcadero's EPIC Roasthouse loves Pinot Noir so much, it's throwing a party to celebrate the wine. On Saturday, June 27, the restaurant is hosting a tasting on its bayside patio, with vino from a slew of Read More...
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– Have the French fallen out of love with food? [ Times Online ] – Times are tough for organic dairies. [ NYT ] – Corton 's Paul Liebrandt uses...a ShamWow. [ Gothamist ] – On Sotomayor and wine-shipping rules. [ The Stew ] Read More...
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Philippe Jeanty abruptly closed his Downtown San Francisco bistro Jeanty at Jack’s last Friday, citing the high cost of doing business in the city. While he’ll shift his focus back to his Yountville mothership, Bistro Jeanty , the Buzz has Read More...
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Zagat nru hits the G1. Choosing a cell phone can be as tough as figuring out where to go to dinner, but whatever your decision, we’ve got you covered. You already know about ZAGAT.mobi , which provides up-to-date info on your phone’s web browser, Read More...
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– Common garden weeds are making a big splash in grocery stores. [ WSJ ] – With the return of summer comes the always entertaining fro-yo wars. [ USAT ] – Ethical issues in the land of wine criticism. [ WSJ ] – Home canning is Read More...
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Coi Photo: courtesy of the restaurant On May 29 and 30, Coi chef-owner Daniel Patterson will be in Copenhagen for a brief guest chef stint, but that doesn't mean his Cal-French will be closing up shop. Indeed, he'll be turning over the keys for Read More...
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Not much larger than a frankfurter cart (minus the wheels), the first brick-and-mortar outpost of Bay Area haute wiener purveyor Let's Be Frank unleashes its dogs in the Marina, serving franks and brats made with sustainable ingredients, along with Read More...
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Waterbar is offering a cure for post-weekend funk with a weekly "Shellfish & Champagne" dinner series. Every Monday, diners get a three-course prix fixe paired with three different sparkling wines for $60 per person. On May 25, the menu Read More...
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Stanley Lobel Photo: courtesy of Lobel's Prime Meats Renowned butcher Stanley Lobel, whose family has been in the industry for five generations, knows meat. As co-owner and operator of the New York institution Lobel's Prime Meats , and co-author Read More...
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– Alan Richman’s favorite 25 pizzas across the country. [ GQ ] – Street carts that tweet. [ Serious Eats ] – Chef Eliot Ketley to be replaced at NYC's Monkey Bar by Larry Forgione. [ Diner's Journal ] – Get to know Read More...
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Masa's Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Tony Downtown French Masa’s is hoping to loosen recessionistas’ purse strings with a new three-course prix fixe for $55 – optional wine pairings cost an additional $30. Not bad, especially Read More...
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Redwood City meets the West End at new gastropub Martins West , housed in a 110-year-old former saloon, where British-inspired fare like bangers and fish 'n' chips is updated with seasonal, sustainable Californian sensibilities; the booze-centric Read More...
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Roland Passot, chef/co-owner of Russian Hill’s La Folie , celebrated the 21st birthday of his acclaimed French restaurant by premiering La Folie Lounge in an erstwhile bakery next door; spruced up with pressed-tin ceilings and white-leather sofas, Read More...
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Each bite is more than a weekly mortgage payment. Read More...
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In the tradition of Heirloom Tomato Week and Dungeness Crab Week comes SF Chefs. Food. Wine 's "Strawberry Week," happening now until May 24. Participating restaurants like Étoile , Gitane , Michael Mina and Terzo are offering at Read More...
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The Cliff House Memorial Day, May 25, is almost here, which means it’s time for barbecues and trips to scenic vistas. But if you’re the kind who’d rather have someone else do the grilling, or aren’t looking to travel too far out Read More...
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Bringing a little Southern hospitality to the East Bay, a chef from Atlanta’s South City Kitchen gives New Orleans–inspired comfort food a Californian spin at Picán, an upscale arrival in Oakland’s up-and-coming Uptown neighborhood; Read More...
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– Ferran Adrià plus pizza-making = suspicious Italians. [ LA Times ] – Putting the absinthe craze to the test. [ NYT ] – The things people do to get into the Waverly Inn. [ Grub Street ] – Until soda companies back off the Read More...
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Due in early June in red-hot Redwood City (joining the just-opened Martins West), Donato Enoteca will offer a pan-regional Italian menu from Bergamo native Donato Scotti (formerly of La Strada ). Expect weekly rotating handmade pastas, plus wood-fired Read More...
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Rosé Avengers and Producers have pink pride – how 'bout you? Courtesy of Rosé Avengers and Producers Tomorrow night, May 12, at waterfront Asian Butterfly , the Rosé Avengers and Producers are hosting "Pink Out! SF" Read More...
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Remember to bring your microscope to see the portions. Read More...
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Chef David Kinch of Manresa; gala chef chairwoman, chef Nancy Oakes of Boulevard and chef Daniel Patterson of Coi. Photo: courtesy of Meals on Wheels The 22nd annual Meals on Wheels "Star Chefs and Vintners Gala" rolls into Fort Mason on Sunday, Read More...
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By Beth Landman In a struggling economy, steak continues to be a safe bet. It’s a Thursday evening at Midtown Manhattan’s Benjamin Steak House not long ago, but it almost feels like early last year, before the economic crisis hit with full Read More...
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– Economy beers have seen a lift in the downturn. [ WSJ ] – Actually, forget about that U.S. Roquefort tariff. [ WSJ ] – The truly insane Obama "dijongate." [ Legal Insurrection ] – The E.U. wants to relax the rules behind Read More...
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In June, Roland Passot ( La Folie , Left Bank ) intends to install an American steakhouse with French sensibilities on Santana Row, replacing his previous venture, Tanglewood, which shuttered last month. In addition to the usual meatery suspects, LB (which Read More...
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Oenophiles will be rubbing elbows with the tourists at Ghirardelli Square during the fourth annual Uncorked! Wine Festival on May 16. Produced in association with La Cocina , an organization that fosters local food entrepreneurs, the outdoor wine-tasting Read More...
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Add Ray’s Hell Burgers to the growing list of places where one or both of the Obamas have been spotted dining since arriving in Washington in early January. Yesterday the president and Vice President Biden paid a surprise visit to the Arlington, Read More...
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– More people are going to food banks – but more people are donating too. [ USAT ] – Home brewing is keeping coffee prices stable. [ WSJ ] – The time you spend eating may affect your waist size. [ Economix ] – Do levers spell Read More...
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Bistro St. Germain Photo: Kevin Bond Everything’s coming up bistros in this economy, as evidenced by the arrival of Bistro St. Germain , a Lower Haight Francophile outpost from the owners of Le P’tit Laurent ; the casual storefront space is Read More...
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Tom Colicchio and Grant Achatz at the James Beard Awards Photo: Daniel Krieger Last night the eyes of the food world turned to New York's Lincoln Center for the annual James Beard Foundation Awards . Those taking home the gold included Jean Georges Read More...
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Le Colonial is hosting the opening-night gala for Cocktail Week. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant A celebration of the Barbary Coast's saloon heritage, the third annual San Francisco Cocktail Week runs from May 11–18. With a jiggerful of spirited Read More...
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– Organic hot spots in the U.S. [ NYT ] – How much do chefs make? [ Star Chefs ] – Cookbook sales are up, but that doesn't mean the recipes are easy. [ WSJ ] – Don't tell Pinkberry about the recession. [ NRN ] – Vodka Read More...
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Ducca Photo: Kevin Bond Billed as a way to “stimulate appetites while feeding the local economy,” Dine About Town returns June 1–15. This round is expected to be especially popular, so take note: reservation lines open today. For the Read More...
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Devil be spared, Diavola ’s big sister taverna, Santi , will be relocating from its current Geyserville location to Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove Village. But don't worry, the move won't happen until January of next year, so you have Read More...
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– Because of swine flu, restaurateurs are worried about a pork pullback. [ Crain's ] – Pricing fast food in a recession is a careful balancing act. [ LAT ] – Related: Starbucks is prepping to retool its prices. [ WSJ ] – Time Read More...
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