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Barrique Now Open in Jackson Square
The Lush

Barrique Now Open in Jackson Square

Opening right now at 3pm today is a completely new kind of wine bar, ~BARRIQUE~, in Jackson Square. In fact, it’s America’s first private-label wine establishment dedicated to serving wine via its proprietary Cask Delivery System®. So instead of an array of bottles to choose from, guests…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

New Chef at EOS

EOS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR has hired a new executive chef, Michael Roon (he is replacing executive chef Daniel Guerrini who was at EOS for over 10 years). Roon has been mentoring under chef Guerrini for two years, and was the former chef de cuisine. 901 Cole St. at Carl,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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House of Shields Is Open Again!
The Lush

House of Shields Is Open Again!

This is almost like an early Christmas present: the century-old and newly restored HOUSE OF SHIELDS is most likely opening tomorrow (please note it will be cash only until the credit card machine is up and running). Owner Dennis Leary (Canteen, The Sentinel, and Golden West) has been hard…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Social Kitchen's Brewmaster Earns Top Certification
The Lush

Social Kitchen's Brewmaster Earns Top Certification

Since this Wednesday December 15th is the second Wednesday of the month, you can attend SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY’s Brewmaster’s Dinner and congratulate brewmaster Rich Higgins on becoming one of only three Master Cicerones in the world. More than just a “beer sommelier,” a Master Cicerone must pass…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Underground Market, and Underground Dining
The Chatterbox

The Underground Market, and Underground Dining

The Underground Market is turning one, and celebrating with a double-play of events in San Francisco and Oakland. On Saturday December 18th, swing by SomArts from 11am-4pm for take-homeables (jams, produce, soaps, desserts, etc.) and gifts, and then from 6pm-midnight for hot food and music. Please…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Starlet

Kirsten Dunst Spotted Kickin' It at Zeki's

Yup, Zeki’s Bar in Nob Hill, self-proclaimed “the friendliest bar in San Francisco” was graced with a visit by Kirsten Dunst. SFist reported the tidbit, noting she’s currently in town filming the final scenes for the movie adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road.…
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