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2012 Stories by Laura Beck

• "Pitch Perfect": Revenge of Nerds the Musical Starring Ladies

  published October 3, 2012

  As Pitch Perfect opens, its lead group of lady nerds, the Bellas, botch their lackluster performance at an a capella championship with... More >>

• Top 10 Bay Area Movie Theaters

  published Aug 31, 2012

  10. Artists' Television Access Looking to get purposefully, intentionally weirdr This is your theater jam. Not playing any of the regular fare, Artists' Television Access is more about experimental c... More >>

• Help Rescued Chickens, Wild Horses Under Attack from Terrible Humans, and Butternut Mac 'n' Cheese Bites!

  published Mar 02, 2012

  Hey guys, let's start this week off with some sad news because that's how I do it: This is my last Week in Vegan! I'm moving on to different pastures (not killing myself, just a new job) and I want... More >>

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  Wolfgang Puck Sends Letter to California Restaurants Still Serving Foie Gras

  published Mar 01, 2012

  Earlier this month, Wolfgang Puck, perhaps California's most famous chef, wrote a letter urging fellow restauranteurs to embrace the impending ban on foie gras. In 2004, S.B. 1520 was signed into ef... More >>

• Top 5 Racist Food Faux Pas

  published Feb 29, 2012

  By now, you've probably heard about Ben & Jerry's limited-release ice cream flavor, "Taste the Lin-Sanity," which included a lychee swirl and Fortune Cookies. You know, because he's Asian. Because... More >>

• IHOP Gives Away Pancakes on National Pancake Day (It's a Thing)

  published Feb 28, 2012

  What: Free Pancakes! Where: IHOP When: Tues., February 28, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Free (duh) The rundown: Bet you didn't know that it's National Pancake Day. It's probably also the day for blind b... More >>

• Shrimp is Killing Everything, Babycakes is Coming to San Francisco, & Vegan Caramel Invades the Oscars

  published Feb 24, 2012

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• Farmers' Market Cocktail Series Kicks Off with Lady Leap Year Libations

  published Feb 23, 2012

  What: Lady Leap Year Cocktails Where: Ferry BuildingWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 5:30 to 8 p.m.Cost: $40The rundown: The Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture and the Northern Califor... More >>

• The Wild Kitchen Pops Up for Several Dinners Before Hiatus

  published Feb 22, 2012

  The Wild Kitchen, the pop-up that makes San Franciscans' pants pop up, is back for several nights of dinner service before going on hiatus. Iso Rabins, the foraging mastermind behind it all, is teamin... More >>

• Fat Tuesday Comes to the Fillmore Tonight

  published Feb 21, 2012

  What: Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore Where: All over the Fillmore When: Tues., February 21, 6 p.m. Cost: Varies The rundown: Everyone loves a party, and no party is more insane than Fat Tuesday. The... More >>

• Meat Eaters in Denial, Guilty-Ass Cats, Stuffed French Toast, and McDonald's is Insane

  published Feb 17, 2012

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• Screw Cupid! It's Singles Appreciation Day at Royal Exchange

  published Feb 14, 2012

  What: Singles Appreciation Day (aka S.A.D.) Where: Royal Exchange When: Tue., February 14, 4-9 p.m. Cost: Free, with RSVP The rundown: Here's something for all the folks who are done with love, ... More >>

• Hot Food for Cold Nights: Ken Ken Ramen's Delightful Vegan Ramen

  published Feb 13, 2012

  Ramen has come up on the culinary scene more and more lately, and worldly food-loving San Franciscans couldn't be more happy about it. Don't believe mer Check out expert ramen aficionado Luis Chong's ... More >>

• Exploding Pig Farms, Trader Joe's Veg Eats, and Vegan Ryan Gosling!

  published Feb 10, 2012

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• Namu Pops Back up at Four Barrel, This Time with Bibimbap!

  published Feb 09, 2012

  What: Namu Pop-up Where: Four Barrel When: Friday, Feb. 10, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $25 The rundown: Namu's back with another pop-up at Four Barrel and this time, they're bringing the dumplings. Oh... More >>

• Commonwealth Club Presents a Conversation and Dinner with S.F.'s "Hottest Culinary Crew"

  published Feb 09, 2012

  What: Meet and Eat with SF's Hottest Culinary Crew Where: Commonwealth Club and Bar Agricole When: Thursday, Feb. 16, and Monday, Feb. 20; 6:30 p.m.  Cost: varies The rundown: This is a littl... More >>

• Cafe Prague Pre-Valentine Block Party

  published Feb 07, 2012

  What: Pre-Valentine Block Party Where: Cafe Prague When: Fri., February 10, 4-7 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Cafe Prague loves throwing a beer and wieners holiday block party, and this time, it's... More >>

• Ourtisan Launches Monthly Surprise Goodie Boxes

  published Feb 06, 2012

  We told you about Ourtisan last year, and they've been busy since then. The service that prides itself on putting consumers in touch with their favorite local brands recently launched their GothamBox ... More >>

• Vegan Speed Dating, Puppy Bowl, Mini Corn Dogs, and Hemp Tofu!

  published Feb 03, 2012

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• Get Deliciously Creative at the Chocolate Casting and Mold-Making Workshop

  published Feb 02, 2012

  rWhat: Chocolate Molding Class Where: Million Fishes Galleries When: Mon, Tues., Weds., February 6-8, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $140/person for three days, which includes all materials The rundown: A three... More >>

• Top 5 YouTube Cooking Shows

  published Feb 01, 2012

  Brig news in the food world: Food Network exec Bruce Seidel is jumping ship for YouTube's new food channel. Considering that the internet seems like it might be here to stay, it's probably not a terri... More >>

• Valentine's Day Sexiness: La Cocina's Sweets Class and Dinner

  published Jan 31, 2012

  What: Valentine's Sweet Making and Dinner Eating Where: La Cocina When: Weds., February 8, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $65, including dinner and drinks The rundown: If you're looking to bake up some sweet ... More >>

• Have a Food Businessr A Design Group Wants to Brand You For Free!

  published Jan 24, 2012

  If you win their contest, that is. The Rooster Design Group is pitting San Francisco against New York City and hoping the best city wins. If you win, you'll get help with identity, logo application, p... More >>

• Celebrate Presidio Social Club's Fifth Birthday With Free Booze and Snacks!

  published Jan 23, 2012

  What: Presidio Social Club's five year anniversary Where: Presidio Social Club When: Sun., January 29, 3-6 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: The fun will be going down this weekend as Presidio Social ... More >>

• DIY Desserts: Make Pie In A Jar This Saturday

  published Jan 20, 2012

  What: DIY Desserts: Pie In A Jar Where: Workshop SF When: Sat., January 21, 12 p.m. Cost: $40 The rundown: Nothing is cuter than pie in a jar, and piemaker and food author Julie Propp will show y... More >>