The Socialite

NOT gamay grapes Love it, hate it, there are all kinds of events surrounding the release of ~BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU~ this Thursday—here’s a round up of events around town and beyond, celebrating it, or not!   Grand Café is throwing a Beaujolais Nouveau party from 5:30pm–7:30pm.…

~THANKSGIVING~ is coming up quick, and there are a variety of things to mention, whether you are cookin’ at home or eating out that night. For those of you cooking your Thanksgiving meal this year, chef de cuisine Ron Boyd of AQUA will demonstrate ~THANKSGIVING COOKING—SLOW FOOD STYLE~. Learn…

I think I am finally going to be able to make it to this event this year! St. George Spirits is hosting their annual ~HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE~, and the stills will be running most of the day, allowing you a rare opportunity to see the process up close with a…

It’s not the time to be home alone watching TV on your couch—so head out with your fellow voters and watch the nail-biting ~2008 ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE~ at these places around town tonight! 1300 on Fillmore is hosting an election night viewing party, with a special prix-fixe menu,…

I got word from Mark Pasternak of Devil’s Gulch Ranch about this awesome ~FUNDRAISER FOR DG EDUCATIONAL SERVICES~. (DG Educational Services is a newly formed nonprofit whose mission is to provide agricultural education to children and adults through its year-round camp programs, workshops, and international outreach endeavors.) The event…

Founded in March 2004, George Mark Children’s House is located in the East Bay Hills of San Leandro. The organization serves a critical need for families facing the loss of a child, by providing them with round-the-clock care for their ill child in a home-like, peaceful environment. The first…

~SAN FRANCISCO WINE WEEK~ is the first wine festival of its kind, for six nights, and is geared toward the new generation of young wine industry members and wine lovers. SF Wine Week attendees will pay one ticket price ($75) which gives them access to all events, consisting of exclusive…

Not everyone wants to go out in costume for ~HALLOWEEN~, go dancing, or join the citywide mayhem. So for those of you who want to celebrate Halloween in a culinary fashion, here is a line-up of some events for you: Sent Sovi in Saratoga will host its annual ~BIG SCARY…

I had a total blast at the ~RED TIE GALA~ the last time it was held in 2006—I mean, really, who doesn’t want to party at Neiman Marcus? This biennial event benefits the Little Sisters of the Poor-St. Anne’s Home in San Francisco. It is expected to…

~SUGAR RUSH~ is a night of complimentary dessert tastings from local artisans, plus a silent auction, and cocktails to help support Spark's youth programs! Spark is a youth empowerment organization that creates real-world opportunities for Bay Area youth. Spark helps 7th and 8th grade students become confident and…