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Shop It NowThirsty? Check Out S.F.'s Newest Wine Truck!
Just when we thought the mobile movement couldn't get any bigger — from auto boutiques to coffee shops on wheels — Healdsburg-based winery Simi is upping the ante with a snazzy little vino vehicle. That's right, a truck with the sole purpose of delivering Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon en masse. Um, it's about time!
Because we consider booze one of the most underrated sections of the food pyramid, this might just be the best thing to happen to our diets since the invention of the mimosa. But, even better than the classic combo of champagne and OJ is a full-bodied red matched with smooth jazz, dontcha think? And, luckily, the truck's final destination will be the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, where guests can enjoy soulful sounds while sipping Simi's tasty pours. Sounds like the perfect pairing! (Don't forget to look at our roadtrip guide to the area, while you're out there!)
And what would a wine tasting be without an assortment of finger foods to nosh on? Simi's executive chef will be serving up Sonoma-inspired small bites, so come hungry...and thirsty. Not that we needed to tell you that!
When: Friday, June 8, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Healdsburg Jazz Festival at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North Street (at Center Street); 707-433-6335.
Photo: Courtesy of LaForce + Stevens
Pie Lovers, Rejoice! A New Pizza Truck Debuts In SoMa
While we love grabbing juicy tacos and decadent desserts from a truck, when it comes to savory slices of pizza, food carts aren’t exactly the first place we’d look for some dough-y goodness. Until now, that is. Starting tomorrow, S.F.'ers can grab slices of top-notch Neapolitan-style pies that come fire-roasted from a custom, see-it-to-believe-it truck created by former Flour + Water chef, Jonathon Darsky.
The tricked-out Del Popolo truck was once a shipping container and now boasts a 5,000 pound (!!) oven that made the trip all the way from Naples. Now you can peep the wonder on wheels parked outside Bar Agricole, while Darsky serves up classic margherita and white pie with rapini slices. And, at $7 a pop, we’ll happily take both. See you at the front of the line!
When: Starting Tuesday, May 15, lunchtime
Where: Outside of Bar Agricole, at 11th and Folsom streets
Photo: Via Facebook/Del Popolo
Go Inside The Offices Of Flour + Water, Central Kitchen, & More
When we got a tip that the offices of the
Ne Timeas Restaurant Group
— a.k.a. the overseeing organization behind hotter-than-hot properties Flour + Water, Central Kitchen, and the soon-to-open Salumeria — had been revamped, we jumped at the chance to get a behind-the-scenes peak at the budding foodie empire. And, we must say, we were impressed.
It's the first office project of Tobi Adamolekun, an architect who's also logged in time with Zaha Hadid in London and R&Sie(n) in Paris and currently has a $15,000 Kickstarter campaign for a woodsy eyeglasses case. The folks at Ne Timeas were looking for a clean, open, and organized space that could fit plenty of people, to further their growing culinary vision.
In response, Adamolekun upgraded the desks, shelves, and filing cabinets, inspired by a seven-course tasting menu, the "Feast of the Seven Fishes," he'd had at Flour + Water. "There's a sequence to how the space is experienced in the same way that a tasting menu is experienced," he explains.
Check it out after the jump!
Photographed by Christine Ting
It's the first office project of Tobi Adamolekun, an architect who's also logged in time with Zaha Hadid in London and R&Sie(n) in Paris and currently has a $15,000 Kickstarter campaign for a woodsy eyeglasses case. The folks at Ne Timeas were looking for a clean, open, and organized space that could fit plenty of people, to further their growing culinary vision.
In response, Adamolekun upgraded the desks, shelves, and filing cabinets, inspired by a seven-course tasting menu, the "Feast of the Seven Fishes," he'd had at Flour + Water. "There's a sequence to how the space is experienced in the same way that a tasting menu is experienced," he explains.
Check it out after the jump!
Photographed by Christine Ting
3 Local Juice Cleanses To Help You Get Hot & Healthy For Summer
With a rare heat streak blanketing San Francisco, those year-round layers are finally coming off. Which means, we're thinking about our bodies a little bit more, especially with bikini season firmly on the horizon. One solid way to start rethinking the way we eat and kick-start weight loss? That'd be a cleanse (as long as you don't go back to the Oreos right after you finish).
And with our local focus on amazing and organic produce, the juice cleanse companies bubbling up in the Bay Area are obviously top of the line. To help you figure out which you should invest in (if any at all), your trusty R29 staffers took it upon themselves to swear off solids for three days at a time and put these four locally crafted cleanses to the test. Read what we thought about each, and get tips on some of the cool new cleanse-friendly spots about to pop up around town. Now that's juicy!
Photo: Courtesy of Juice To You
And with our local focus on amazing and organic produce, the juice cleanse companies bubbling up in the Bay Area are obviously top of the line. To help you figure out which you should invest in (if any at all), your trusty R29 staffers took it upon themselves to swear off solids for three days at a time and put these four locally crafted cleanses to the test. Read what we thought about each, and get tips on some of the cool new cleanse-friendly spots about to pop up around town. Now that's juicy!
Photo: Courtesy of Juice To You
The Ultimate Guide To Mother's Day Brunch: Where To Go & What To Wear
If your mom is anything like ours, she's kept you fed and happy for over a decade, at least. Now we think it's time to repay the favor, especially with Mother's Day right around the corner. For those of you who are staying local for the ultimate maternal holiday this weekend, we've done the work for you, picking three solid restaurants that both you and your momma will love.
From the yummy soul-food palace that is Brown Sugar Kitchen (for East Bay fams) and elegant-cool Beretta in the Mission to our favorite beachside hangout and bread-lover's hotspot, Outerlands, we've got some stellar Mother's Day brunch option that'll please both generations. Bonus: We've also compiled three killer outfits for celebrating the ultimate woman in your life...and this ridiculously amazing weather.
From the yummy soul-food palace that is Brown Sugar Kitchen (for East Bay fams) and elegant-cool Beretta in the Mission to our favorite beachside hangout and bread-lover's hotspot, Outerlands, we've got some stellar Mother's Day brunch option that'll please both generations. Bonus: We've also compiled three killer outfits for celebrating the ultimate woman in your life...and this ridiculously amazing weather.
The Babes Behind Scribe Winery Show Off Their Gorgeous Workplace
Sure, there's a whole lot of pretty happening in wine country, but we'd have to say that one of the most inspiring spots we've laid eyes on is Sonoma's relative newcomer, Scribe winery. What cultish Four Barrel is to the local coffee scene, that's pretty much what Scribe has become to the wine world in just three short years. It's a place where young folks flock for a country-cool adventure, complete with rope swings overlooking palm trees and vines, chic dinner parties catered by some of the Bay's finest, a 100-year-old hacienda to explore, and a host of stylish staffers to make every amateur oenophile feel at home.
For a virtual tour of the dreamy property, we tapped three of Scribe's PYTs who help run the digs. And trust: They're all as fashionable as they are talented. Take a look, and schedule your next road trip accordingly.
Photography by Molly DeCoudreaux
For a virtual tour of the dreamy property, we tapped three of Scribe's PYTs who help run the digs. And trust: They're all as fashionable as they are talented. Take a look, and schedule your next road trip accordingly.
Photography by Molly DeCoudreaux
Fiesta Time! Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With S.F.'s Best Mexi Grub
TGIF, folks! A definite highlight of this oncoming weekend? Obviously, Saturday’s Cinco de Mayo! Of course, with our city's rich Latino past and present, there's nothing quite like celebrating Mexican heritage right here in San Francisco, especially if you're headed to any of the plethora of top-notch Mexi eateries scattered about town. Luckily, instead of picking favorites, you can get your grub and Cinco de Drinko on in one spot on Saturday night, thanks to the second-annual Hecho En San Francisco bash.Head to the Ferry Building to indulge in a wide variety of handcrafted tequila cocktails and beers, which can be used to wash down an amazing array of bites from local eateries, such as Nopalita, Tacolicious, La Torta Gorda, and many more. Ay-yi-yi!
Ready to fiesta? All you need to do is scoop up your tickets to this outdoor soiree (that benefits Cuesa and La Cocina!) and be prepared to eat all the tamales you can handle!
When: Saturday, May 5, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: One Ferry Building, 200 The Embarcadero (between Market and Embarcadero streets).
Price: $55; Buy tickets here!
Photo: Via Nopalito
2 Girls, 8 Looks: The Rice Paper Scissors Gals Show Off Their Yummy Style
There's nothing surprising about seeing a pop-up restaurant around these parts, but there is something completely special about learning that the women behind one of the hottest endeavors in town are as stylish as their meals are scrumptious. And that's precisely the case with Valerie Luu and Katie Kwan, owners of bahn mi-focused foodie favorite, Rice Paper Scissors.
The twenty-something gals, who met while working at S.F.'s storied Underground Market, have made quite the name for themselves by peddling grub inspired by Vietnamese street food. Even Anthony Bourdain has fallen for their charms, and after dining with them and playing dress up for a few hours, we can totally understand why. Keep clicking to meet the dynamic duo and see the go-to spring ensembles that work both in the kitchen (clogs! aprons!) and for after-work chillin' (Muumuu Wednesday coffee parties, anyone?). Yeah, smitten. We know.
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux
The twenty-something gals, who met while working at S.F.'s storied Underground Market, have made quite the name for themselves by peddling grub inspired by Vietnamese street food. Even Anthony Bourdain has fallen for their charms, and after dining with them and playing dress up for a few hours, we can totally understand why. Keep clicking to meet the dynamic duo and see the go-to spring ensembles that work both in the kitchen (clogs! aprons!) and for after-work chillin' (Muumuu Wednesday coffee parties, anyone?). Yeah, smitten. We know.
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux
Score A Free Super Duper Burger, Today Only!
It’s no surprise that local burger joint Super Duper has been majorally successful, considering that its burgers are, well, super-duper good. And that's why we’re beyond stoked that today only, the first 100 guests to walk into any of Super Duper’s four locations will get a 4 oz. mini burger, for free! No, really, we’re totally serious.
What’s the occasion? It's officially Super Duper Day, an actual city holiday that Mayor Ed Lee instated last April on Super Duper's one-year birthday. Needless to say, we’re into it.
Want some of this juicy-patty-between-two-buns goodness? Just get in line at any of the sustainable burger chain's locales starting at 3 p.m. today, and cross your fingers there aren't a hundred people in front of you. Happy Super Duper Day, y'all!
When: Monday, April 30, 3 p.m.
Where: Super Duper Burgers; find your nearest location here.
Photo: Via Facebook/Super Duper Burgers
Luck Be A Lady! Meet 6 Female Food Stars Heating Up The Bay
Our fair city definitely doesn’t skimp on supplying some of the top talents in the culinary biz. Aspiring chefs, visionary restaurateurs, and curious foodies alike flock to the Bay for a taste of our headline-making resto scene. Yep, we have some real standout gastronomical gems sprinkled throughout this hilly hub.
And it’s no secret that we love shining the spotlight on our grub-loving men and women. Ahem, you may recall a particular roundup of the hottest male chefs in town? Well, we’re flipping the script this time and calling out some of our favorite ladies who are heating up local kitchens. We shot the breeze with these inspiring women — from pastry pros to chefs — who are all definite stars in the making (check out a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot!). Click through to catch the 411 these lovely gals dished out and served up.
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux
And it’s no secret that we love shining the spotlight on our grub-loving men and women. Ahem, you may recall a particular roundup of the hottest male chefs in town? Well, we’re flipping the script this time and calling out some of our favorite ladies who are heating up local kitchens. We shot the breeze with these inspiring women — from pastry pros to chefs — who are all definite stars in the making (check out a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot!). Click through to catch the 411 these lovely gals dished out and served up.
Photographed by Molly DeCoudreaux
Meet The Man Behind Four Barrel In This Rad "American Hipster" Video
Sure, our fine city is rife with local coffee wars. But one would be hard pressed to find a cooler mug than the ones served up at the Mission's gorgeous Four Barrel java spot (except, of course, at the other locales that dish the cult-followed coffee: F.S.C. Barber, Reveille Coffee Co., etc.).
Rarely, however, do we get an up-close-and-personal look at the man behind the beans, founder Jeremy Tooker. So, we're of course extra fascinated by the latest episode of "American Hipster," which focuses on Tooker and his local empire of cool.
Watch the clip to find out more about how Tooker is trying to change perceptions of high-end coffee shops (starting with the "snotty barista" phenomenon), peep some heart-warming shots of him hanging with his family, and hear about the plans for his soon-to-open "less intentionally cool" cafe and bakery project on Divisadero and Grove.
Love this video as much as we do? Be sure to check out the rest of the S.F.-centric "American Hipster" episodes here.
Video: Courtesy of American Hipster
Sweet Savings! Score Extra-Fancy Desserts For Just $3
Sure, our roundup of the 10 best chocolate desserts could easily satisfy any sweet tooth, but your budget is another story. However, before you make your way over to the on-sale Easter candy at Walgreens (stale Peeps are no bueno), we suggest you steer your attention to fancy resto RN74 and its trio of ultra-delicious desserts, which are now just $3 a piece!
The reason? In celebration of its third birthday, RN74 isn’t blowing out candles on a typical birthday cake. Instead, it's adding cocktail and dinner items to its menu, while slashing the prices on signature confections like Peanut Butter Mousse, Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, and an assortment of French cookies. Is your mouth watering yet? Just head over to the French resto anytime between Monday and Saturday, and get your sugar fix for less. Deets below!
When: From Sunday, April 22 to Saturday, April 28, 11:30 a.m to 10: 30 p.m.
Where: RN74, 301 Mission Street (between Fremont and Beale streets); 415-543-7474.
Photo: Courtesy of RN74
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