Jasper’s, Trick Dog Among Nominees for 2013 Spirited Awards
Although the list was once again dominated by New York, a few locals have made the final list of 10 finalists for this year’s Spirited Awards, recognizing the best in bars and bartenders around the world.
Tosca Cafe to Close for Renovations This Weekend
The venerable Tosca Cafe will be serving up its last House Cappuccino and White Nun on Sunday, for awhile at least, as the space undergoes renovations under new ownership.
Southside Spirit House Opens in SoMa
The SoMa neighborhood is filled with restaurants, bars and nightclubs. But some believe there really isn’t a neighborhood spot that brings all of that together. That’s the goal of Southside Spirit House, taking over the old Eve Lounge space.
Rum Cocktail Recipes From ‘the Modern Mixologist’
“Most people are intimidated by making cocktails, but they shouldn’t be,” says Tony Abou-Ganim, a three-time winner on the Food Network’s cooking competition show Iron Chef America and author of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.
ENO Wine Bar in Union Square Features Cheese and Chocolate Too
ENO Wine Bar, with six other locations across the country, has opened its first spot in San Francisco, right in the heart of Union Square.
Rock Bar Celebrates a Year in Bernal Heights
A brand new spring cocktail list, punch, celebrating a special donkey and great tunes – it’s all part of the first birthday party for Rock Bar on Thursday night.
Where to Watch the 49ers-Falcons Game
Good beer, booze, food and plenty of TV’s to occupy your attention. That’s the perfect formula for watching the NFC Championship Game between the 49ers and Falcons on Sunday at noon. And here are a few spots to do just that:
The Bon Vivants Latest Project, Trick Dog Opens Monday Night
Although it has been a long process, the opening of Trick Dog is finally upon us, as The Bon Vivants open the doors on Monday night.
Warming Up in the East Bay
Our warm cocktail series has focused on San Francisco bars so far. But there are some options for those living in the East Bay as well.
Warm San Francisco Cocktails, Take 2
Last week, we featured three San Francisco bars offering warm cocktails – Elixir, Jasper’s and Brasserie S&P. Here are a few more spots we tried recently with killer drinks.
Introducing San Francisco to Cider at Upcider
The hard cider business in the U.S. has seen a significant uptick. Larger beer producers to smaller, artisanal companies focused solely on cider, are now offering customers a wide variety of choices, many of which are available at Upcider.



