Download or read book The Tablehopper's Guide to Dining and Drinking in San Francisco written by Marcia Gagliardi and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it’s time to take your parents out to dinner or your girlfriend on a sexy date, or when you’re looking for a hot venue for a birthday blowout or brunch with friends, who do you turn to for a spot-on recommendation? Why, the tablehopper, of course! Marcia Gagliardi is San Francisco’s cuisine concierge, providing restaurant recommendations and helping thousands of diners find the right place for the right occasion. With her unique blend of enthusiasm, insider knowledge, and sass, Marcia bases her recommendations on the reason you’re going out, who you’re dining with, and how much money you have to burn. This first-of-its-kind guidebook has more than 580 reviews of the tablehopper’s top suggestions for: Girls’ Night Out Dates One, Two, and Three Bromance Cheap Date Guys Lunch (Dude Food) Group Dining and Buyouts Meet the Future In-Laws Old-School Power Lunch “Fun Client” Business Dining Meat Eater and Vegetarian Coexistence Late-Night Chow Flying Solo Cocktail Quests Covering a huge range of places for all tastes, ages, and budgets, this insider’s guide also includes sections on the South Bay, Wine Country, top eats in the East Bay, and one-, two-, and three-day San Francisco culinary itineraries. Only a local and no-holds-barred eater like the tablehopper can offer visitors and locals alike such a knowledgeable and comprehensive look at the Bay Area dining and drinking scene.