Machine Coffee & Deli Caffeinates Mid-Market
Machine Coffee & Deli, the newest project of Foreign Cinema Chefs/Owners Gayle Pirie and John Clark, just opened its doors on Market Street and offers a nice spot to grab coffee and sandwiches in the burgeoning Mid-Market neighborhood.
CCSF Benefit Dinner at Il Cane Rosso
Join Il Cane Rosso Chef Lauren Kiino for a special dinner in support of the Culinary Arts Program at City College of San Francisco, taking place at the Ferry Building restaurant on August 25.
Yigit Pura’s Tout Sweet Opening in September
Yigit Pura—of Top Chef: Just Desserts fame—is opening a brand new 1,500 square foot patiserrie in early September right in Macy’s Union Square. Tout Sweet will feature a variety of desserts, plus breakfast and lunch items to grab while shopping.
Mastering the Art of Chai
Chai, the sweet mixed spice tea beverage, has been growing in popularity throughout the Bay Area for years. It’s become so sought-after that Paawan Kothari quit her day job as a high tech marketing strategist and started The Chai Cart in 2009. On August 9, Paawan will be hosting a special class entitled The Art of Chai, set in beautiful Golden Gate Park.
The Big Eat at CJM
The intersection of food and culture is a huge theme of Jewish celebrations: latkes at Chanukah, matzah at Passover, fish and cheese at Shavuot. On August 9, join the Contemporary Jewish Museum for The Big Eat: A CJM Mixtape—an event highlighting some of the Bay Area’s coolest artists, chefs and distillers.
Calling All Wannabe Winos
A famous, anonymous quote says “life is too short to drink bad wine.” Unfortunately, that happens all too often. The wine culture is growing, especially in the Millenial population; estimates show that the under-35 crowd makes up 23% of total wine consumption in the U.S. But what to drink?
Bonjour, Chez Maman West
This week, Hayes Valley welcomes a new restaurant with the opening of Chez Maman West, an extension of the original Portero Hill bistro.
Momofuku Chef David Chang in SF Tomorrow
David Chang, the executive chef and owner of the Momofuku family of restaurants in New York City, is coming to the Herbst Theatre tomorrow night, July 17, as part of the City Arts & Lectures series.
Taste of Belgium
Beer and waffles…talk about a good start to the weekend! This Friday, July 13, join Stella Artois in celebrating Belgian National Day with the free “Taste of Belgium” festival at the Fort Mason Herbst Pavilion.
Shanghai Resurrected
Next month, Duboce Triangle will be welcoming a new neighbor to its dog-friendly, tree-lined hood: Shanghai, headed by Chef Leo Gan of Shanghai 1930, will be opening its doors mid-August–some three years after 1930 closed.
SRSLY, Delicious Gluten-Free Bread
They say the way to a man’s heart is food–baked goods specifically. But what happens when you bake said man a delicious muffin, only to find out that he’s gluten-free? If you’re Sadie Scheffer, you turn that knowledge into a business and start Bread SRSLY, a gluten-free (GF) bread company.
