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Celebrity weddings of 2010

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Although 2010 saw its fair share of breakups, there were plenty of lovestruck stars who sealed the deal by walking down the aisle. Here are some of the high-profile pairs who had a happy ending — for now, at least. Read More

Troubling Red Meat

Good Day for Thursday, September 2, 2010

WHO’S IN TOWN Novelist Rick Moody talks about his latest book, “The Four Fingers of Death.” [7 p.m., Kepler’s Books and Magazines, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]Lectures Read More

'Jersey Shore' star Snooki implicated in 2004 drunk driving death of teen classmate Michael Truncali

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NowPublic News - Snooki from MTV's Jersey Shore may be a reality TV breakout star now, but in 2004 RadarOnline has learned that she was one of three teenagers criminally charged for selling alcohol to minors after a party at her house turned deadly when classmate Michael Truncali drove home drunk, crashed his car, and died. Read More

Good Day for Feb. 2, 2010

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WHO'S IN TOWN Novelist Rebecca Stead presents her new young-adult book, “When You Reach Me,” which received the 2010 Newbery Medal. [6:30 p.m., Borders Books, Stonestown Galleria, 233 Winston Drive, S.F.]   LECTURES Read More

Good Weekend for Friday, Nov. 6

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Friday, Nov. 6 EATING Old Mandarin Islamic: The hot spot gives off the reassuring vibes of mainland China between the bustle of the kitchen staff and the “warm pots” that instantly cook slices of lamb and beef. [3132 Vicente St., S.F.; (415) 564-3481] DRINKING Read More

Good Weekend for Oct. 9-11

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Friday, Oct. 9 EATING La Folie: The stylish restaurant proves that a fancy French meal doesn’t have to be stuffy. La Folie knows that a plate of bite-size cheese puffs or a slice of foie gras can make someone hungry for more. [2316 Polk St., (415) 776-5577, www.lafolie.com] DRINKING Read More

Good Day for Oct. 1, 2009

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WHO’S IN TOWN Nashville-based bluegrass artist Gillian Welch performs at the Fillmore. [8 p.m., 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F.] AT THE COLLEGES Edward Espe Brown: The Zen chef and master breadmaker discusses “The Complete Tassajara Cookbook: Recipes, Techniques and Reflections From the Famed Zen Kitchen.” [6 p.m., Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post St., S.F.] LECTURES Read More

Good weekend: Sept. 18-20

Friday night   Eating Schmidt’s Deli: This deli pairs sausages and other cured meats from an authentic German butcher in Mountain View with housemade German sides, German wines and fabulous German beers. [2400 Folsom St. (at 20th Street), S.F.; (415) 401-0200] Read More

‘The Dead City’ is vibrantly alive

Eighty-eight years after its sensational premiere in Germany, Erich Korngold’s “Die Tote Stadt” (The Dead City) arrived at the San Francisco Opera on Tuesday night in a production for which few adjectives seem adequate, but we’ll go with splendid. Read More
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