The Lush

Bar News & Reviews (put it on my tab) 2006–2022
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The Lush

Learn About Lesser-Known Italian Wines

On Monday July 19th, Bi-Rite wine expert Trac Le will pour and discuss unexpected and lesser-known wines and winemakers from Italy during this tasting: CHE SORPRESA! OFF-BEAT WINES OF ITALY. You’ll taste both reds and whites that offer refreshing and intriguing experiences beyond Sangiovese and Chianti. (Snacks provided.) Event…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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Suds & Sweets

(Little-known) fact: beer pairs beautifully with pastry! Come see and taste for yourself at the third beer and pastry pairing event at THOROUGH BREAD AND PASTRY on Saturday July 24th. The event features around six beers and six (small) pastries for a total of 12 pairings. Just have a light…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Coming Up: the 5th Annual Urban Wine Xperience
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Coming Up: the 5th Annual Urban Wine Xperience

The East Bay Vintner’s Alliance (EBVA) will host the fifth annual URBAN WINE XPERIENCE on Saturday July 31st in the Jack London Pavilion. There will be 19 urban wineries pouring a variety of sparkling wines, whites, rosés, and reds (over 60 wines in all), with food from 19 local…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
SF Gets to Party on Köln and Düsseldorf Nights
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SF Gets to Party on Köln and Düsseldorf Nights

Starting Monday July 5th, you’re going to have a great way to start your week at ~SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY~ in the Inner Sunset. How great? Well, how about mimicking the way they do things in Köln and Düsseldorf, with a never-empty glass? That’s right: from 6pm-10pm, servers…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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A New Wine Bar Opens in the Inner Sunset

Pouring its first glasses of wine for the public tonight is INNER FOG, a new corner wine bar in the Inner Sunset. I mentioned it back in November; it’s from John Nettesheim, who wanted to create a comfortable space where people could hang out and enjoy quality wines. He…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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Put the "W" in Wino at the Vino & Vinyasa Event

Coming up on Thursday July 8th at the W San Francisco is a Vino & Vinyasa event with lululemon athletica. The evening begins with a complimentary yoga session led by Sean Haleen, who teaches Anusara-inspired and Vinyasa flow yoga, which will be suitable for yoga newbies and veterans alike. Bring…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Where to Save Big Bucks on Wine in July
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Where to Save Big Bucks on Wine in July

It’s the eighth annual half-off wine promotion at LARK CREEK RESTAURANT GROUP’s Bay Area restaurants. All wine will be offered at half price for brunch, lunch, and dinner throughout the entire month of July (there are no restrictions on the day of the week or the meal period)…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Pull Up a Chair--Dr. Champagne Is in the House
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Pull Up a Chair--Dr. Champagne Is in the House

Coming up on Wednesday July 14th, Dr. Champagne (aka Jerry Horn) is hosting one of his infamous Champagne dinners at PIAZZA D’ANGELO in Mill Valley. He will be pairing four choice French Champagnes with four savory courses from chef Massimo Covello—and they’re big pours, so you’ll…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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Changes Behind the Stick at Nopa (and Nopalito)

At the end of June, after four years as the barman at ~NOPA~, the talented Neyah White will be leaving to be the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Yamazaki Single Malts. Yanni Kehagiaras and Kent Howard will then be assuming the management of the bar program at Nopa. Yanni was…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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