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The Lush

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

Sudsy Times at Paragon

PARAGON RESTAURANT & BAR is all about beer: not only have they just implemented 12 new craft beers on tap, with 6 more on the way, but they’re also hosting a beer dinner featuring Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing Co., Brewers Kushal Hall and Matt Walsh from Speakeasy,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Two Places to Have Cocktails This Week

Tonight, May 25th, is the kick-off of BERETTA’S guest bartender series, with Brooke Arthur (formerly of Range)!  She will be previewing three of Prospect’s cocktails, which may include the Vicious Cycle, Central City, and Kokomo. 5:30pm-12:30am. 1199 Valencia St. at 23rd St., 415-695-1199. And then on…
Marcia Gagliardi
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There's More to Scotch Than Tape

This Wednesday May 26th, THE LIBERTIES BAR is hosting a Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Class in their private room. You’ll taste six in all: Macallan 15 year, Highland Park 15 year, Balvenie Single Barrel Double Wood 12 year, Macallan Cask Strength, Bruichladdich Peat, and Macallan 21 year. You’…
Marcia Gagliardi
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New Happy Hours Around Town
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New Happy Hours Around Town

~RADIUS~ in SoMa is offering an oyster happy hour from 4pm-7pm every day, and all day Saturday: $10 for six oysters, $12 for a half-carafe of wine, and $4 for Trumer, Lagunitas IPA, Boont Amber Ale, and Anchor Porter. THE ROTUNDA AT NEIMAN MARCUS just launched its Fashionista Happy Hour…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The MatrixFillmore "Grows Up"
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The MatrixFillmore "Grows Up"

After a brief one-week closure, the MATRIXFILLMORE space has a new look, earlier hours, and a seasonal cocktail list from Ken Luciano (which includes a new rotating special, the Six Dollar Cocktail). Now more of a lounge than a club space, Matrix is opening at 6pm daily—but the vibe…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Comstock Saloon Opens Thursday May 20th
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Comstock Saloon Opens Thursday May 20th

The wait is over: Jeff Hollinger and Jonny Raglin of Absinthe Brasserie & Bar open their pet project, ~COMSTOCK SALOON~, this Thursday at the corner of Columbus and Pacific Avenues. The historic space dates back to 1907, and the menus of refined, turn-of-the-century saloon fare and classic cocktails (think Negronis,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Burritt Room Coming to Union Square
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The Burritt Room Coming to Union Square

Camper at Alcademics.com brings word of a new bar opening in Union Square, the BURRITT ROOM. According to his piece, it’s opening on the second floor of the new Crescent Hotel, just by the Stockton Tunnel at 417 Stockton St. (Burritt is the alley where pranksters are always…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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For Three Nights Only: An Iranian Gastropub

Chef/owner Hoss Zaré of ~ZARÉ AT FLY TRAP~ is having some fun with Syre Piotrkowski (a cicerone) and Ryan Corbett from The Monk’s Kettle: they’re pairing up for an evening exploring beer and wine pairings, featuring classic bar snacks reinvented with Persian flavors. Chef Zaré is re-envisioning…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Now Mommy Can Have an Adult Beverage at Nopalito

Just in case you’ve ever craved a bracing margarita with your carnitas when dining at ~NOPALITO~, now you can have one. Along with four other delicious cocktails, thanks to Nopa’s Neyah White, who has put together this sick list of tequilas, mezcal, and cocktails. The tequilas come in…
Marcia Gagliardi
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