The Lush

The PlumpJack Group has opened a new bar in Mid-Market, called FORGERY, which we mentioned a month ago. Jacques Bezuidenhout and Ken Luciano are running the show in partnership with the group. The pair previously managed beverages at Kimpton Hotels and are offering a list of fun, approachable cocktails along…

On Wednesday May 20th ~COMSTOCK SALOON~ is celebrating five years of business with a hootenanny party. From 12pm to 2am, Comstock alums will be behind the bar and in the kitchen, preparing some of the saloon’s classic dishes and drinks. Dishes include a pretzel with pimento cheese ($6), an…

On Monday May 18th, catch a big fab Negroni party at BURRITT ROOM celebrating the release of the new book, The Negroni: Drinking to La Dolce Vita, with Recipes & Lore. It was written by Gaz Regan, with photography from the talented Kelly Puleio, and is all about the vermilion…

THE FERRY PLAZA WINE MERCHANT is closing the wine bar early tonight, Tuesday May 12th. It will close at 6pm and will then remain closed until Wednesday May 20th, for construction and improvements. The retail store will be closed on Wednesday May 13th only, and will remain open regular hours…

After all the drama we reported on at PLACE PIGALLE, the space has officially closed as of Sunday May 10th. However, Scoop reports one more item: that the owners, New Parish Entertainment, have taken possession of LA MOVIDA on 24th Street in the Mission. They plan to open in the…

It’s time to get your ticket to this one-of-a-kind tasting, designed to explore California terroir through the beautifully crafted chardonnays and pinot noirs from Patz & Hall. (I tasted these elegant wines at their new Sonoma tasting room and thoroughly enjoyed them.) This event, co-hosted by tablehopper, will be…

I have been wondering for some time what was going on at the HA-RA CLUB: there have been rumors of it selling, it has been closed at odd hours, the shelves have been emptied of booze, and even the taps have been tapped out. It didn’t look hopeful. And…

Catch an especially “wild” spirited class at Five Flavors Herbs in Oakland with the Foraged Cocktails Workshop from ForageSF. Botanical guru Brian Wallace will teach you how to make your cocktails shine by making your own bitters using foraged ingredients and creating “wildcrafted” simple syrup. Once you’ve got the…

According to an article on Curbed and a post on their Facebook page, the ELBO ROOM is officially closing its doors later this year. After lots of rumors and meetings, the building’s owners, Dennis Ring and Susan Rokinsky-Ring, are moving forward with plans to build condos on the site…

Ready to take in some sun this weekend? Catch the annual Bluxome Block Party on Saturday May 2nd. From 12pm to 6pm, the party from BLUXOME STREET WINERY will close down Bluxome Street, with wine tastings, food trucks like Me So Hungry and Sam’s Chowdermobile, and live music from…