The Lush

I was dismayed to read on Facebook that last Friday was Jonny “Flash” Raglin’s last night at ~COMSTOCK SALOON~. Fortunately he is staying in The Absinthe Group family—he’s just moving over to the upcoming 888 BRANNAN PROJECT. Founder Bill Russell-Shapiro tells me they just got their permit…

Coming up on Tuesday October 21st is one of the most fun wine events of the year, the 11th annual Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Top 100 Tasting Event. You will be able to taste wines from the Top 100 wineries of 2014, with many of the winemakers present. There…

If you’d like to learn a bit more about wine, check out the tasting series from ~PRESS CLUB~ called “Taste Wine Like a Pro.” The classes meet monthly, with a different theme for each class. On Wednesday October 22nd, sommelier Mauro Cirilli will be pouring “Anything Odd” wines from…

Ready to drink some wine? ~FOREIGN CINEMA~ is hosting Andy Peay of Peay Vineyards on Thursday October 16th as guest sommelier. He’ll be pouring special bottles all evening, as well as two flights of selections from their 2012 vintage. The special bottles and flights will be available during regular…

Almanac Beer Co. has been up to lots of tricks this fall, and you can catch them at a bunch of upcoming special events. First, the NotOberfest is taking over St. Gregory’s Cathedral on Friday October 17th from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Lots of breweries will be in attendance, including…

How many times have bartenders helped you out of a jam, given you advice, or just poured you a drink without judgment when you really needed one? Well, recently a couple of bartenders in this town have suffered some injuries, so let’s pay it forward and help them out…

Now open on 24th Street in the Mission—with a fresh paint job, a lovingly restored interior (which includes a newly constructed, period-appropriate back bar), a restored neon sign, and more—is POP’S BAR. There was a great piece on The Bold Italic with pics of the new digs.…

Winos, I have some updates for you! Am thrilled with the news that the beer and wine license for BRIGHT’S LES CLOS has kicked in, which means they have now extended their hours from 8am-12am daily (and nightly!). I can’t wait to start trying items on chef Shawn…

Last Friday, I enjoyed a quick sneak peek of BRIGHT’S LES CLOS, a wine bar, an all-day café, retail wine shop, and much more, hopefully opening around September 15th-20th, ABC permit pending. Mark Bright is well known internationally, whether you are drinking off his award-winning wine list at Saison…

Football season is upon us, which means many of your favorite bars have special hours and food options to keep you cheering all Sunday long. First up, ROCK BAR will not only be opening at 10am every Sunday starting September 7th, but they’ll also be offering delivery of brunch…