The Lush

Help ELIXIR celebrate its ninth anniversary with H. Joseph Ehrmann at the helm (the bar itself has been slinging booze for 154 years!). On Saturday November 17th, he’s throwing a Jamaican-themed bash with Appleton rum cocktails and punch. Neighbor Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats will be there, too,…

Whoooa, this is some pretty serious bubbly! On Wednesday December 5th, Uncorked Events will be hosting Pinot and Bubbles, a veritable sparkling and pinot extravaganza. There will be bubbly offerings from 10 countries, including heavy-hitter brands, like France’s Perrier-Jouët and California’s Roederer Estate, and smaller, more…

On Sunday November 11th, DIG wine shop in Dogpatch is hosting a tasting of Italian wines from Oliver McCrum’s excellent portfolio. This tasting is a rare treat because McCrum doesn’t hold many tastings for the end consumer (he’s a wholesale distributor). Come by at 5:30pm to…

The West and East Coasts will be facing off on Thursday November 8th at ~PUBLIC HOUSE~, with a special From Ales to Fromage beer and cheese pairing. Cicerone Rich Higgins will lead lovers of suds in comparisons among eight different beers and cheeses, comparing East and West Coast offerings side…

Want to check out some of the newest small-batch, independent distillers and the spirits they’re making? Then be sure to stop by the Independent Spirits Expo on Wednesday November 14th. There will be distillers and importers pouring tastes of their products, including whiskey, tequila, and mezcal. It’s…

Next week, you can watch some wine programming with chutzpah at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF). The Arts and Ideas program hosts a bunch of pretty cool discussions on food, wine, and how to enjoy it, including this one. On Wednesday November 14th, join Eric Asimov for…

According to the Dogpatch Howler, the DOGPATCH SALOON closed on Monday November 5th so the new owners (of 83 Proof in SoMa) could do a refresh of the space before reopening. Sounds like the new owners want to keep the atmosphere “casual and welcoming” and they are keeping the name.…

After dealing with some ever-frustrating delays, Ceri Smith’s ET AL. should be softly opening this Friday, but will only be pouring wine. Once Amaryll Schwertner and Lori Regis (of Boulette’s Larder, who are handing the food for et al.) return from New York, the food program will…

CANTINA will be celebrating the Giants amazing World Series win in their own way: with drink specials all week long! During happy hour, starting at 5pm, they’ll be serving original San Francisco cocktails to celebrate our fair city and its wonderful baseball team. Look for old-school classics like…

Starting Friday November 2nd, you can visit urban winery ROCK WALL WINE COMPANY in Alameda, and now you can chow down on some food by gourmet food truck/”bustaurant” le truc, which is taking over the on-site chef’s kitchen. We’re not just talking a cheese plate—there’…