The Lush

As previously announced in tablehopper, Lark Creek Restaurant Group has now opened WINE & WALL, a combination wine shop, tasting bar, art gallery, and private dining venue (One Market is just next door). Local firm Architecture & Light designed the space, and Suzy R. Locke and Associates will be curating…

Okay people, you ready to party down? First up, CANTINA is celebrating its five-year anniversary tonight (Tuesday June 19th). There will be $5 cocktails, food bites, a DJ, and no cover charge. Come on by. Sake lovers, here are a few events where you can say kanpai! On Thursday June…

This post on SF Station’s Yum blog announced the departure of bar manager Brooke Arthur from ~WO HING GENERAL STORE~—unfortunately the business couldn’t support her position any longer. Hello, talented bartender on the loose! We had a chance to connect this morning—she said she’ll be…

~SPRUCE~ and St. George Spirits are partnering to offer a four-course “SPIRITual” tasting menu on Monday June 25th at 6:30pm. Each course by chef Mark Sullivan will be paired with a cocktail from bar manager Brandon Clements that highlights different St. George spirits, as well as a straight tasting…

A report by Dana Massey-Todd: The team that brought you Bourbon & Branch, Rickhouse, and Local Edition has now turned its focus to a new venture, TRADITION, which recently had its soft opening and will open with its full cocktail menu and service on Tuesday June 19th. Many of you…

If you’re still struggling to find a good Father’s Day activity, look to whisky. UMAMIMART, CASK, and Suntory Whisky have partnered up for a Japanese whisky tasting event at LOCAL EDITION on Sunday June 17th. Suntory’s Neyah White will lead participants in a barrel sampling of Japanese…

Got relatives visiting and not sure which landmark spot to take them? Or a group of boozehounds ready for a night on the town? HARRY DENTON’S STARLIGHT ROOM at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel will be offering summertime cocktails for groups on their new Bottles and Bowls menu on…

Just a couple of quick tidbits. First, CORKAGE, the sake and wine shop that flanks Tsunami, just expanded into Cafe Abir next door (bar seats have been boosted from 5 to 15). In the evening, you can now order a variety of both Japanese- and Italian-style dishes from 5pm-10pm by…

Some exciting news at ~PRESS CLUB~: Mauro Cirilli, previously the wine director of Perbacco and Barbacco, is the new wine director for Press Club. He will completely revamp the wine program, keeping the focus on California wines, but integrating a good percentage of European wines as well, from France, Italy,…

A report by Dana Massey-Todd: Many of you in the neighborhood and beyond will be excited to hear that the HI-LO CLUB, brought to you by the team behind the now shuttered Koko Cocktails, has opened up on Polk Street. Owners Chris Keith, Lori Martens, and Justin Mulford have beautifully…