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Alex Smith

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Gitane Reveals New Bar Manager and Cocktail Menu

    Aubrie PickThe Doblon Cocktail​With Alex Smith's departure to Honor Bar, Gitane has found a new bar manager, and one who is no stranger to the restaurant: Ramon Garcia, who worked behind the bar during both Carlo Splendorini and Alex Smith's tenures, has taken the position and already implemented ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Drink of the Week: Queen Anne's Revenge at Honor Bar

    ​I have a teenage nephew who, in the span of two weeks, went from plump, short kid to tall, lanky young man. It's hard not to have that same kind of slack-jawed reaction to the sudden growth spurt of craft bars springing up in Emeryville, first with Prizefighter and now with Honor Bar. A new proj ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Alex Smith Leaves Gitane to Open Honor in Emeryville

    ​Is the mall--er, city of-- Emeryville on its way to becoming a new cocktail hub? With Prizefighter set to open later this month in the old Kitty's location, comes news that Alex Smith has left his position as bar manager of Gitane to open up a Honor, a new bar and grill. Set to open in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Oh Snap! Cocktail Duel at 15 Romolo

    Ron Dollete/Flickr​Where: 15 Romolo, 15 Romolo (at Broadway), 398-1359 When: Mon., July 11th, 8 p.m. Cost: Free entry (with RSVP: Laura@artintheage.com); $4 Snap and Root cocktails; free passed apps The rundown: 15 Romolo is the place to combat the new-workweek blues tonight with a good ol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Getting Meat into Cocktails is Tricky but Doable

    There have been a few constants in humanity's aspirations: finding out if we're all alone in the universe, immortality, and successfully getting meat to work in a cocktail. The latter is remarkably delicate work. Go too far in the meat direction and it can get gross (and yes, for vegans and vegeta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Bartenders to Watch: Gitane's Alex Smith

    Lou BustamanteGitane bar manager Alex Smith.​In the bad old days, the general notion of a gypsy was somewhere between wizard and outlaw. That pretty much describes Alex Smith, who's bringing his own brand of alchemy as bar manager at Gitane (French for "gypsy"), which is currently making some ... More >>

  • News

    November 24, 2010

    The process for picking the interim mayor - done in Shakespearean rhyme

    Lou BustamanteGitane bar manager Alex Smith.​In the bad old days, the general notion of a gypsy was somewhere between wizard and outlaw. That pretty much describes Alex Smith, who's bringing his own brand of alchemy as bar manager at Gitane (French for "gypsy"), which is currently making some ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2010

    What Will the Cool Kids Be Wearing for Halloween in S.F.?

    He's sitting/lying! Out with him! ​Lo, All Hallows' Eve is nearly upon us. What San Francisco-centric costumes will locals be sporting this year? Cody Ross! Outraged NIMBY anti-Blue Bottle coffee crusaderSit-Lie Hobo

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2010

    Old People Die Alarmingly Quickly in Nursing Homes, Study Finds

    The Bible claims Methuselah lived to be 969. No word on how long he lasted after entering a nursing home.​If you're going to put Grandma or Grandpa in a nursing home -- don't put off making a visit. That's the upshot of a U.C. San Francisco study published this week, which reveals elders don't las ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Clerk of Board of Supervisors Falls on Sword, Claims Supes' Failure to Obey Law Was All Her Fault (Even Though It Wasn't)

    Angela CalvilloAs noted previously on this page, we've always admired Board of Supervisors Clerk Angela Calvillo's professionalism and steadiness when dealing with deranged lunatics during public comment sessions at meetings. And now we add that we can add that we admire her candor in claiming total ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Vehicles Plucked from Money-Hemorrhaging Culture Bus Line Gather Dust in Muni Yard

    Ridership will not arrive today. Maybe tomorrow. Last week, the local papers -- and blogs -- wrote their latest round of stories about how Muni's Culture Bus program is blowing through money faster than a meth addict with six girlfriends. This, along with "What are those bastards at AIG doing with o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2007

    RaidersSuckNinersSuck: Week 3

    Ridership will not arrive today. Maybe tomorrow. Last week, the local papers -- and blogs -- wrote their latest round of stories about how Muni's Culture Bus program is blowing through money faster than a meth addict with six girlfriends. This, along with "What are those bastards at AIG doing with o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2007

    RaidersSuckNinersSuck: Week2

    Ridership will not arrive today. Maybe tomorrow. Last week, the local papers -- and blogs -- wrote their latest round of stories about how Muni's Culture Bus program is blowing through money faster than a meth addict with six girlfriends. This, along with "What are those bastards at AIG doing with o ... More >>

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