The Socialite Archives
Events in the Past 6 Months
May 21, 2013
- The Making of a Charitable Food Movement at SFMOMA May 31st - As part of “The Making of…” series from the Kitchen Sisters at SFMOMA, Mission Street Food will be organizing a charitable food event called The Making of a Charitable Food Movement on Friday May 31st. The event is part of...
- StarChefs Gala on June 13th at AT&T Park - On Thursday June 13th, catch a veritable galaxy of San Francisco culinary stars at the StarChefs Rising Stars awards night. The evening will begin at AT&T Park with an awards ceremony at 6:30pm on home plate honoring the winners, and...
May 14, 2013
- Save the Date: Summertini CHEFS Benefit June 7th - Get ready to enjoy some fabulous food for a fabulous cause at the ninth annual SummerTini bash, which is shaping up to be the best one yet. The party is happening Friday June 7th at the Bently Reserve. This year,...
- Check Out the Mega Food, Wine, and Beer Lineup at Outside Lands - Leave it to San Francisco to be as excited for the lineup of food (and wine and beer) vendors as for the music lineup at Outside Lands this year (August 9th-11th). (Some are perhaps even more fired up for the...
April 30, 2013
- Indulge Your Sweet Tooth for a Sweet Cause - For a sweet good time, check out Dessert First! on Sunday May 5th. The event takes place at the Four Seasons from 5pm-8pm, and is a benefit for Project Open Hand. It features a very impressive lineup of some of...
- Salute Spring at Flora Grubb Gardens - On Saturday May 4th, head to the amazing Flora Grubb in Bayview for a Spring Soiree to benefit the Friends of Potrero Hill Preschool. The event, which runs from 7pm-10pm, features food from Tartine Bakery, Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, Serpentine,...
- Ooh La La: Dinner, a Book, and Some Wonderful Women - Support some seriously hardworking ladies (and try some great food to boot) at this upcoming dinner from Les Dames d’ Escoffier. The San Francisco chapter of the international organization, which celebrates women in food and culture, is hosting a very...
- Hey Mama: Mother's Day Is Sunday May 12th - Mother’s Day is upon us, and you can never thank your mom enough for, well, everything. Here are some great spots to show her you care and get some quality time in with yo’ mama. You can also check Open...
April 19, 2013
- Taste of Potrero Brings Big Flavor May 9th - Want to check out a bunch of serious San Francisco chefs in one place, and help out a local public school? Look no further than the Taste of Potrero event on Thursday May 9th, which features tons of food from...
April 16, 2013
- Support After-School Art Programs with Root Division - On Thursday April 18th, check out the Taste event from Root Division, a community arts organization. The event features bites and beverages from some great local chefs and bartenders, like Tacolicious, Hi Lo BBQ, Lolinda, and Bar Crudo. For a...
- Support Culinary Education at CCSF's Wok on the Wild Side - This Thursday April 18th, check out the annual CCSF Culinary Program’s fundraiser, Wok on the Wild Side. The event will be held in the department’s new North Beach/Chinatown facility and features food inspired by both neighborhoods. There will be silent...
March 26, 2013
- Meals on Wheels Star Chefs & Vintners Gala April 21st - Looking for a fabulous night out for a good cause? Look no further than the 26th Annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala on Sunday April 21st at Fort Mason. The event is a benefit for Meals on Wheels of San...
- Oink Oink: Cochon 555 Is Coming in April - Are you ready to pig out? Cochon 555 is back and porkier than ever. Sunday April 14th marks the fifth year that the five chefs, five pigs, and five winemakers will once again come together to compete for the ultimate...
March 19, 2013
- Hop to It: Fab Places to Go for Easter - Easter is Sunday March 31st this year, so get yourself ready for some springtime celebrating. Here are some places around town to meet all of your brunch (and beyond) needs. Spruce is serving a special three-course Easter brunch (oooh, special!)...
March 15, 2013
- Tickets Now Available for the Food and Farm Film Fest - As reported on tablehopper in January, San Francisco is getting a whole new film festival this year: the Food and Farm Film Fest at the Roxie. The fest, which runs from March 29th-31st, is being produced in conjunction with Bi-Rite...
March 12, 2013
- Top of the Day to You: St. Patrick's Day Events - St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday March 17th this year (although the parade is Saturday), and you’ll want to get some luck of the Irish with these events and specials to celebrate. At Jasper’s Corner Tap they’ll be serving some special...
March 5, 2013
- Why Is This Brisket Better Than All Other Brisket? Passover Is Coming Soon! - Get your lamb-shank bones ready, because Passover is coming soon. This year, it begins Monday March 25th and ends Tuesday April 2nd. If you’re not quite prepared to braise a brisket forever in your own oven, here are some places...
- Flower & Garden Show Featuring Chefs Stage - Ready for spring? Catch some of your favorite blooms at the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, which will take at the San Mateo Event Center Wednesday March 20th through Sunday March 24th. The show will feature lots of drool-worthy...
February 26, 2013
- Celebrate Soul Food at the 33rd Annual Black Cuisine Festival March 2nd - On Saturday March 2nd, catch the 33rd Annual Black Cuisine Festival. The event is a fundraiser for Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, and will include lots of soul food, like barbecued chicken and ribs, smothered chicken, and sides like...
- Get Killed By Dessert (and Kindness) May 11th-12th - Get your tickets now to Killed by Dessert, a weekend-long event at the San Francisco Cooking School May 11th-12th. The event is a benefit for Share Our Strength and starts with a bake sale on Saturday May 11th from 11am-2pm....
February 19, 2013
- Fight Hunger at Taste of the Nation March 21st, Plus a Ticket Giveaway - On Thursday March 21st, join some of San Francisco’s finest and hottest chefs at Share Our Strength’s annual Taste of the Nation event at the Bently Reserve. Michael Tusk of Cotogna and Quince will be the chef chair of the...
February 5, 2013
- Chinese New Year Begins Sunday February 10th - Chinese New Year begins Sunday February 10th this year, and it brings us the Year of the Snake, which is all about refinement, taste, and introspection. Nice. There are lots of places to go for a celebration, like tablehopper favorites...
- Lovey Events and Sweet Treats for Valentine's Day - Valentine’s Day is coming (ha, like we didn’t know), and there are a bunch of special events and tasty treats that aren’t just for couples. Everyone enjoys a passionate pastry or exceptionally deluxe chocolate, so consider buying a treat for...
January 29, 2013
- Some Mardi Gras Parties Where You Can Let the Good Times Roll - Hooray for Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras is February 12th this year, and here are some spots where you can get your ragin’ Cajun on. Town Hall is doing its annual Mardi Gras celebration, which begins at 6pm with unlimited buttermilk...
- Get Your Tickets Now for Pebble Beach Food and Wine - The sixth annual eating, drinking, and carousing extravaganza that is Pebble Beach Food & Wine will take place this year April 4th-7th. Now is a great time to snag tickets to events you don’t want to miss, from the opening...
January 22, 2013
- Wine & Wishes Comes to Treasure Island February 2nd - The 12th annual charity event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Wine and Wishes, is coming to Treasure Island on Saturday February 2nd. The event features two separate events: first is the Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting from 5pm-7:45pm. A variety of...
- Get Tickets for the Food and Farm Film Fest Coming in March - From March 29th-31st, catch the brand new Food and Farm Film Fest at the Roxie, in conjunction with Bi-Rite Market. The festival will be showing films that tell stories about our food, where it comes from, and how it is...
January 15, 2013
- January Specials: Dine About Town, and Berkeley and Oakland Restaurant Weeks - Starting Tuesday January 15th (yep, that’s today!), you can score some dining deals with Dine About Town, which continues until Thursday January 31st. You can get either prix-fixe lunch of two- or three-courses for $18.95, or a three-course dinner for...
- Celebrate Ladies in the Kitchen with Women Chefs & Restaurateurs Event - Join Women Chefs and Restaurateurs for its conference on women in the industry from January 16th through 18th. Tickets to the many events begin at $25 and can be found here, along with additional details. The activities include the 20th...
- Special Share Our Strength Dinner at Spruce January 22nd - On Tuesday January 22nd, Spruce is hosting a special dinner to benefit Share Our Strength. The menu will feature a multicourse dinner from chef Mark Sullivan, plus a bunch of all-star kitchen guests like Craig Stoll and Anthony Strong (Locanda),...
December 18, 2012
- Pop! Celebrate New Year's Eve in Style - Here comes New Year’s Eve, when everyone in town starts jockeying for reservations at their favorite hot spot. We’ve compiled a list of some great places doing special dinners. In addition, almost every single restaurant will be open, so it’s...
- And Get Through New Year's Day in One Piece - Sooooo, look who celebrated New Year’s Eve like a rock star, and now is totally hurting. Here are some spots that will be open to help you get through the day and ring in 2013 with some sort of panache....
December 11, 2012
- Some Places to Enjoy Special Holiday Meals - Looking for a spot to enjoy Christmas Eve, or another special holiday dinner? Here’s a quick roundup of spots to check out, and don’t forget to look on OpenTable for a more complete list of options on Christmas Eve and...
November 27, 2012
- Awesome Dinner to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts at COI - OK, this dinner is not only a doozy of a dining experience on its own; it’s also a benefit for the ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief effort. On Monday December 3rd, chefs Corey Lee (Benu), Christopher Kostow (Meadowood), Evan Rich (Rich...
- The Ahwahnee Hotel Will Be Hosting America's Best Chefs This Winter - Chefs from around the country, including several Bay Area notables, are gathering this winter in Yosemite National Park for the 27th annual Chefs’ Holidays at the Ahwahnee, a series of eight culinary retreats between January 6th and 31st at the...
