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Coffee News Around Town (Philz, Blue Bottle, Four Barrel)

Noe Valley SF mentions PHILZ COFFEE is opening a fifth location, in a former pet shop in Noe Valley. They hope to open before the end of the year. 4298 24th St. at Douglas. All you bench pressers at Gold’s Gym in SoMa should notice BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE has…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

Take a Seat at These Two Bubbly Events (at Quince and 18 Reasons)

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Take a Seat at These Two Bubbly Events (at Quince and 18 Reasons)

Guess what I cracked open shortly after my return from Turkey? Yup, a bottle of Champagne (Henriot, to be exact)—you won’t find that being poured by the glass in Istanbul restaurants. Mama was thirsty! And this event tomorrow night (Wednesday September 28th) at ~QUINCE~ is going to be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

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Hammertime at Eat Real Fest

It’s been too damn long since I’ve had an MC Hammer sighting, but fortunately 4505 Meats spotted him at the Eat Real Fest over the weekend, so now I relax. Been wondering when he was going to pop up again—I was way overdue for some Hammertime.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

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(Sponsored): Last Chance for Tickets to CUESA's Ninth Annual Sunday Supper

CUESA’s ninth annual Sunday Supper fundraiser convenes farmers’ market lovers, chefs, farmers, and food artisans for a four-course whole-beast feast to benefit their work in educating eaters and supporting farmers. Join Bay Area food luminaries Michael Pollan and Alice Waters for a reception in the Ferry Building…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

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Another Pop-Up Dinner at Radius (on Monday October 10th)

Another pop-up dinner for your calendar from a former Coi cook is coming up on Monday October 10th at ~RADIUS~. Chef Nicolas Borzee has put together the following menu for $60 (does not include tax, gratuity, or drinks): potato salad: marble potatoes, radish, apple; squid stew, clams, and parsley;…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

Oktoberfest Options at Schmidt's and EPIC Roasthouse

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Oktoberfest Options at Schmidt's and EPIC Roasthouse

There are numerous Oktoberfest events and special beer releases happening around town, but here are a couple for your radar. Through October 16th, SCHMIDT’S is offering a full lineup of Oktoberfest specials: 10 seasonal Märzen beers only available for a short time in the fall, two beer flights served…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

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Throwdown at Quince!

A reader writes: “I was having a wonderful anniversary dinner at Quince last night and Bobby Flay was there dining with two women, not exactly sure who they were. Later in their meal, Michael Tusk came out of the kitchen to say hello.”…

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Bobby Flay

Throwdown at Quince! September 27, 2011 A reader writes: “I was having a wonderful anniversary dinner at Quince last night and Bobby Flay was there dining with two women, not exactly sure who they were. Later in their meal, Michael Tusk came out of the kitchen to say hello.”…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

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(Sponsored): Eat, Drink, and Make Money at Slow Money National Gathering October 12th-14th

In a world that is speeding up and heating up, losing its soil and its sense of common purpose, what makes more sense than taking a small amount of money and putting it to work where we live, in things that we understand—starting with food? The Slow Money National…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011

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The Local Butcher Shop Now Open in Berkeley

I received a note from Monica Rocchino that she and her husband, Aaron Rocchino, have opened THE LOCAL BUTCHER SHOP in Berkeley. Aaron was at Chez Panisse for the last five years, while Monica worked for Paula LeDuc Catering, so you can also get some good cooking tips with your…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 27, 2011