text: I'm seeing Stars. | tablehopper
  This week's tablehopper: I'm seeing Stars.
  And this is just the first page of a vintage Blue Fox menu! Photo: © tablehopper.com.
  Today is a really exciting day for me—I have dreamed of being able to host a vintage dinner in homage to the Blue Fox restaurant for years! And today, tickets go on sale for what is going to be a spectacular, only-in-San Francisco dinner that we are hosting in the private Owl 'n Turtle room at Alfred's steakhouse (formerly the Blue Fox location!). We will be enjoying cocktails courtesy of Anchor Distilling Co. and reserve wine pairings from Robert Mondavi Winery over a five-course dinner featuring vintage recipes and dishes I have tracked down. Plus, we'll have live piano entertainment on the white baby grand! It will be a time for cocktail attire, sharing stories and memories, and some gorgeous filet mignon. I really look forward to it, see you there!
  It's a buzzy week in San Francisco, with chef Jeremiah Tower in town for a variety of screenings and events to celebrate the release of Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent. I'm looking forward to interviewing him and director Lydia Tenaglia on Thursday (and hosting them at a private industry screening that night!).
  Once the whirlwind of this week slows down for a second, it will be great to head up to Wine Country this Saturday April 29th for the kickoff of Long Meadow Ranch's guest chef live fire series, which is bringing the wickedly talented Zak Pelaccio (Fatty Crab, Fish & Game in Hudson, NY) into town. We'll be enjoying grilled young favas, oysters, spot prawns, whole smoked pig, and plenty of rosé. There's quite the lineup of talent this summer, including Jenn Louis, check it out (the series runs through September).