Big Boy Lunch
Yesterday around lunchtime, Vernon Davis, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, ambled into Scala’s Bistro. Chef Jennifer Biesty said, “That man is huge and hot!” (And she is hilarious.)…
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Vernon Davis
Big Boy Lunch
April 10, 2012
Yesterday around lunchtime, Vernon Davis, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, ambled into Scala’s Bistro. Chef Jennifer Biesty said, “That man is huge and hot!” (And she is hilarious.)
Where Tight Ends Eat
January 31, 2012
49er tight end Vernon Davis dined…
Take a Look: An Important Documentary and the Do Something Reel Film Festival
While we’ve got the ol’ soapbox out, we hope you’ll consider taking a look at two upcoming films about the state of food in America. First up, get some folks together at 8pm on Saturday night (April 14th) to watch the documentary Hunger Hits Home on the Food…
Local Edition Opening in Downtown This Thursday
Opening quite a bit ahead of schedule, LOCAL EDITION, the latest bar from the Destination Bars team (Brian Sheehy and Doug Dalton), is opening this Thursday. It’s located in the basement of the historic Hearst Building—some of you may remember The Manhattan Lounge from a while ago, the…
Play (High)Ball
San Francisco Giants reliever Clay Hensley was spotted at Bluestem Brasserie’s bar last Wednesday, just before Friday’s season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was reportedly loving the bar, and chatting up fans.…
Clay Hensley
Play (High)Ball
April 10, 2012
San Francisco Giants reliever Clay Hensley was spotted at Bluestem Brasserie’s bar last Wednesday, just before Friday’s season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was reportedly loving the bar, and chatting up fans.…
Details on Duende: Paul Canales' New Oakland Project
The details regarding Paul Canales’ new Uptown Oakland project keep coming, this time courtesy of the East Bay Express (while the Scoop reveals the name is ~DUENDE~). It’s going to be a multifaceted project, with music, a retail wine shop, ice cream (courtesy of his wife, Mary Canales, of…
Swell Beer Dinners
A couple beer dinners for your consideration: on Sunday April 15th, you can drink away your tax woes (or your refund) at this Almanac Beer Co. brewmaster’s dinner with Reform Club and chef Eric Ehler of Seoul Patch. Check out the Asian-influenced menu here. It will be your first…
Hammertime at the Tonga Room
The Willie’s World blog reports MC Hammer had a birthday bash this past weekend for 300 guests at the Fairmont’s Tonga Room. Willie shares: “Half of them were in white suits, white ties and white shoes, which apparently is a Hammer thing.” Hopefully no one dressed in white…
MC Hammer
Hammertime at the Tonga Room
April 10, 2012
The Willie’s World blog reports MC Hammer had a birthday bash this past weekend for 300 guests at the Fairmont’s Tonga Room. Willie shares: “Half of them were in white suits, white ties and white shoes, which apparently is a…