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The Lush

Bar News & Reviews (put it on my tab) 2006–2022
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The Lush

Natural Wine Week at A16: with Cali Wines!

SF NATURAL WINE WEEK kicks off on Monday August 23rd, running through the 29th with all kinds of events around town. But one that really caught my eye is at ~A16~. I was really happy to see them choose to feature seven natural winemaking leaders from California instead of their…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Guest Bartender Night Returns to Jardinière
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Guest Bartender Night Returns to Jardinière

New shooter, coming out! The editor of San Francisco Daily Candy, Karen Palmer, will be guest bartending at J Lounge at ~JARDINIÈRE~ next Wednesday August 25th! She will be making The Sweet Tart: gin, St. Germain, Campari, and fresh lemon juice, shaken and strained into a champagne flute and topped…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Public House is Hosting Beer Dinners on Third Tuesdays
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Public House is Hosting Beer Dinners on Third Tuesdays

Starting tonight, Tuesday August 17th, ~PUBLIC HOUSE~ is launching their new Third Tuesday Beer Dinner, featuring Stone Brewing Co. from Escondido. Each month, they will feature a special beer-focused three- or four-course dinner and pairing from a microbrewery. No reservations are necessary, but it’s first come, first served (6pm-9pm)…
Marcia Gagliardi
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"Grounded" Dinner at Lafitte with Clear Creek Distillery

Starting Sunday August 22nd, ~LAFITTE~ is launching the Grounded Series of dinners, which will include themed dinners, guest spirits, wineries, farmers, and guest chefs. The first one will feature a tomato- and corn-themed menu with guest distiller/owner Steve McCarthy of Clear Creek Distillery in Oregon. Each course will be…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Bar Director for Locanda Is...
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The Bar Director for Locanda Is...

After three years of doing a swell job behind the horseshoe bar at Jardinière, Brian MacGregor is going to be the bar director for Craig and Anne Stoll’s upcoming LOCANDA on Valencia. MacGregor says he’s going to be carefully selecting spirits for the bar program, looking to the…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Natural Wine Week Starts August 23rd
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Natural Wine Week Starts August 23rd

San Francisco is hosting its second annual NATURAL WINE WEEK from August 23rd-29th. There will be nightly events in partnership with 27 San Francisco restaurants (from Nopa to RN74 to La Ciccia), wine bars, and wine shops showcasing both well-known and boutique producers of natural wines from around the world.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Family Winemakers' Tasting on August 22nd
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Family Winemakers' Tasting on August 22nd

Coming up on Sunday August 22nd is the 20th Anniversary of the Family Winemakers’ Tasting, TASTING 2010, which has grown to become the most comprehensive tasting of California wines in the world. You’ll be able to taste nearly 1,000 wines from over 325 family-owned boutique wineries at the…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Peruvian Independence Day Is This Wednesday
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Peruvian Independence Day Is This Wednesday

Now, I am hoping most of you will end up paying me a visit at Jardinière before heading out and getting blotto on pisco… But just the same, I thought you should know that this Wednesday July 28th, a couple bars around town will be celebrating Peruvian Independence Day. CANTINA…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A Sake Happy Hour This Thursday

This Thursday July 29th, ANZU is hosting their monthly sake happy hour (it’s every month on fourth Thursdays). You will be able to have all-you-can-taste sake, and all-you-can-eat appetizers by chef Philippe Striffeler. Featured sakes include Mizbasho Ginjo, Yaegaki Nigori, Katana “Extra Dry” Junmai Ginjo, and Yaegaki Kuro-Bin “Black…
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