The Lush

After initial reports a couple months ago, BREWTRUC appears to officially be on the road as of this Saturday. The concept: a tricked-out, 40-foot bus you can drink craft beer and cocktails on while you get driven all over God’s green earth (or shady neighborhoods). I know, crazy concept—…

Last week—after a delicious Haven preview dinner by chef Kim Alter—I had a chance to take a peek at PLUM BAR, the new bar flanking owner Daniel Patterson’s ~PLUM~ in Oakland’s Uptown District. Scott Beattie is the man behind the cocktail magic, serving “classically inspired and…

AZÚCAR LOUNGE has softly opened in SoMa, and Alcademics has a copy of the menu (hello margarita with chile peppers), pics, and more. This “corner cantina” is from Jon Ojinaga, formerly the beverage and food and beverage manager of the Redwood Room at the Clift. 299 9th St. at Folsom,…

~BOTTLE CAP~ in North Beach has a couple boozy items for your agenda. Tonight, Wednesday November 16th, is Whiskey Wednesday’s “Barrel Night,” and Bottle Cap is introducing their first barrel-aged cocktail and Widmer’s barrel-aged beer. The Vieux Carré (rye, brandy, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, bitters) was aged two months…

Tomorrow, Thursday November 17th, join filmmaker Zev Robinson for a screening of his documentary film Life on the Douro and learn about 300 years of the history, culture, and terroir of the Douro region of Portugal, and explore and taste its fine wines. Doors to the screening room at the…

On Saturday November 19th, Hip Tastes returns with a special daytime event called MIX IT UP! BLENDING IN THREE ACTS FEATURING EARTH, WINE & SCENT at Sutton Cellars in Dogpatch. There will be a botanical perfume bar dishing unisex scents (Scent), an organic accessories station with cool bespoke boutonnières and…

Le Beaujolais est arrivé. Well, not quite yet. You see, French law mandates that Beaujolais Nouveau may not be uncorked until 12am on the third Thursday of November. But there’s no need to travel to France for the celebration because there are a few places in San Francisco where…

Over in the Excelsior, Eater has the details about the conversion of The Dr’s into THE DOCTOR’S LOUNGE, from new owners Rochelle McCune and David Henry. The combination bar and restaurant will continue to offer weekend brunch and Thursday night family-style dinners (“cooked by Harold,” who seems to…

It’s time for the latest release from ALMANAC BEER: Autumn 2011 Farmhouse Pale with Plums, and there are a few events lined up to celebrate. On Monday November 14th, Hapa Ramen will be doing a pop-up dinner at Bar Tartine (two seatings at 6pm and 8:30pm). Tickets are…