The Lush

Since a lot of industry folks are working hard to make this important event a successful one, I wanted to repeat last week’s details, plus mention some additional ones about the ~BENEFIT FOR TONY DEVENCENZI~ that is happening on Monday January 5th. I know the organizers will so appreciate…

I was very sorry to learn local bartender ~TONY DEVENCENZI~ (he works at the Clock Bar) was in a terrible accident last Sunday night when out walking, and has had to undergo some major surgery. He is in stable condition and doing well, but unfortunately does not have health insurance,…

Camper over at Alcademics.com has the latest on Charles Phan’s Chinese noodle bar (last I heard, that’s what it was going to be, which was a while ago) and lounge that is going into the Soma Grand. Word is that it’s going to be called ~HEAVEN’…

This Thursday December 11th, ~CORKAGE~ (the wine and sake shop next to Tsunami) is hosting a Champagne and sparkling wine tasting from 7pm–8pm. Space is limited, so come early—then you can walk around the neighborhood for the art walk! Here’s what will be poured: Deutz Champagne; Louis…

This Friday is the 75th anniversary of ~REPEAL DAY~, the day the 18th Amendment was repealed, ending thirteen years of Prohibition. And in this cocktailing town, you KNOW there are going to be some parties. Places hosting events include Cantina, 21st Amendment, Elixir, Alembic, Forbidden Island, Bourbon and Branch, Swig,…

Tomorrow, Wednesday November 19th, is the eighth annual ~WINES TO GO WITH YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL EVENT~ at William Cross Wine Merchants. The wines to be poured are: 2005 Josmeyer Les Folastries Gewurztraminer Alsace; 2007 Isarco Kerner Sudtirol-Alto Adige; 2007 Domaine Amido Les Amandines Tavel; 2007 Domaine de Colette Beaujolais-Villages; 2006…

~ELIXIR~ in the Mission is getting rowdy. Now every Wednesday is the Flowing Bowl Happy Hour, with a batch of punch getting ladled until it’s gone. This Saturday November 15th, the bar is hosting a 5/150 party, celebrating five years of H’s current proprietorship, and 150 years…

Found out that the Tunnel Top’s owner, Ludovic Racinet, and his bartender of eight years, Michael Spike Krouse, are buying the ~MADRONE LOUNGE~ in the Western Addition. They should be getting the keys sometime in December, and will be changing the name to Madrone Art Bar. Other changes: it…

~ANA MANDARA~ has let well-regarded sommelier Joanna Breslin go, a belt-tightening move that I'm sorry to say we will continue to see happening more around town. Breslin was brought on a month after the restaurant opened in 2000--Larry Stone created the opening list, and under Breslin's…