The Lush

Mark your calendars: ~MONK’S KETTLE~ is cracking its keg of the very sought-after Triple IPA Pliny the Younger on Wednesday February 13th at noon. $10 for 10 oz. Here’s the best part: all proceeds are going to La Cocina. Nice! Due to open this Saturday February 9th is…

Catch a meeting of the delicious minds on Saturday February 9th at ~HOG & ROCKS~, when bar manager Michael Lazar teams up with Lisa Gallinger of Dandelion Chocolate for a special chocolate and bourbon pairing. The tasting includes three pairings, with chocolates from Dandelion’s single-origin batches and half-ounce bourbon…

Last week I tweeted the news that bar manager Daniel Hyatt has left ~THE ALEMBIC~, after six-plus years behind the stick there. I got to catch up with him yesterday with what’s next. No, he’s not leaving to become a brand ambassador (bless). For the next couple of…

Catch cocktailian H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir at the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park on Thursday January 31st for a class on Magnolia Mixology. The magnolia will be the star of the show, and everyone who takes the class will make two cocktails highlighting the lovely flower,…

For some delicious wines along with thoughtful oenophile commentary, check the wine events hitting the bay this weekend. First up is the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) Zinfandel Festival, which starts Thursday January 31st with the Epicuria Food & Zin Pairing, and continues throughout the weekend with flights on Friday…

UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond their control, the consumer portion of the event has been canceled (the trade and press portion will still be held). A ticket refund will be issued to you via your payment source. As a courtesy, you may pick up a complimentary copy of the Slow…

February is Strong Beer Month, which includes SF Beer Week, and there are lots of ways to celebrate your favorite suds. First up, ~OZUMO RESTAURANT~ is offering a six-course tasting menu with pairings from its large selection of Japanese craft beers for the entire month of February. Take a look…

Last year, Grub Street mentioned a new urban winery was coming to SoMa: TANK18. A press release announces that founders Patrick MacCartee and Cheryln Chin will be opening the space on Saturday January 26th. The winery is opening with five wines (a tempranillo, Meritage, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and pinot noir)…

Back in December, I mentioned SOLSTICE LOUNGE was currently in lease negotiations with its landlord. Now, liquor license activity points to a transfer to the gents behind Tonic, Bullitt, Mayhem, and more: Duncan Ley and Benjamin Bleiman, plus a new project partner, Mark DeVito. But it’s all contingent upon…

I hope you’re thirsty, because there are a bunch of upcoming wine dinners and events you should have on your radar. First, ~MAVEN~ in the Lower Haight is hosting a sparkling supper with Roederer Estate on Wednesday January 30th. The four-course dinner will be $85 per person (view the…