The Lush

Starting today, February 1st, ~SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY~ is launching The Strong Beer Social, following in the footsteps of 21st Amendment Brewery’s and Magnolia Gastropub and Brewery’s annual Strong Beer Month (you can read more about their offerings this month on Umamimart). Five of SKB’s flagship beers…

Did you tell your liver that it’s International Pisco Sour Day this Saturday February 5th? Well, you better. That potent concoction of pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, a dash of egg whites, and bitters is going to be in high demand in the city. The history of pisco dates…

Well, JONES finally got its liquor license, and will be reopening next Friday February 11th. The bar, restaurant, and Sunday brunch will all be launching. Hours will be Tue-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am, with $5 small plates 5pm-7pm, and Sunday brunch 11am-3pm (chef Ola Fendert of Oola consulted on the menu)…

Things are moving along for the transition of TRIPLE CROWN into REBEL from the owners of Polk Street’s Tonic and Bullitt, Duncan Ley and Ben Bleiman, and Truck’s Paul Miller (previously noted on Grub Street). I got a call from Ley, who said they are hosting special events…

Grub Street and the BAR report THE EDGE in the Castro has closed. Looks like lease negotiations didn’t go so well between the Edge’s Don McMartin and building owner John Tran. (Jeesh, I’ve heard far too many stories from “my boys” about that place—maybe this is…

Umamimart is hosting another fun Umamiventure, this one is a VISIT TO SUTTON CELLARS in the Dogpatch this Sunday January 30th. It’s all about vermouth, delicious, complex vermouth (hell, Sutton’s is so good that The Alembic has it on tap). I love the event writeup (check it out…

~FLOUR + WATER~ is taking full advantage of their private “Dough Room” these days with a variety of private events. First up, a winemaker series on Monday nights, with pairings from Skylark on January 31st, and Palmina on February 7th. Chef Thomas McNaughton will be preparing a five-course tasting menu, with…

THE LIBERTY CAFÉ is relaunching its wine bar in the back (a former carriage house) on Tuesday February 1st, and will be open Tue-Sun evenings. Chef Matthew Marcus has created a special wine bar menu that is available each night. There will also be a series of wine events, like…

Thought you should know that VINYL is now open in Cafe Divis, open nightly at 5:30pm-11pm, pouring a selection of California wine and craft beer, and serving cheese and cured meats (you can read more on the offerings here). And starting in February, Casey’s Pizza will be serving…