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2011 Stories by Laura Beck

• Top 5 Alcoholic Beverages To Get You Through Thanksgiving and Into Black Friday

  published Nov 23, 2011

  We all know that to get through the holidays, you must drink. If you don't drink, may God have mercy on your soul. Here are our picks for festive drinks you can make and enjoy all day on Thursday, and... More >>

• Learn Everything and More About Bitters

  published Nov 23, 2011

  What: Talk with Brad Thomas Parsons Where: Omnivore Books When: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Brad Thomas Parsons, the author of Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic... More >>

• Tyler Florence's Pre-Opening Event at Hawk's Tavern, Plus Toy Drive

  published Nov 22, 2011

  What: Hawk's Tavern pre-opening and toy drive. Where: Hawk's Tavern, 507 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Cost: $35 for adults, $10 for kids The rundown: A pre-opening e... More >>

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  Potala Organic in Albany Is Hearty, Simple, Healthy Vegetarian Food

  published Nov 21, 2011

  There's a new, extremely healthy, veg restaurant in the East Bay with roots going back over 15 years to the old Organic Cafe in Oakland. A macrobiotic institution in Oakland, the Organic Cafe changed ... More >>

• Early Thanksgiving: Get Your Free Burrito Today

  published Nov 21, 2011

  What: 1,000 free burritos Where: Pancho Villa Taqueria When: Mon.-Wed., November 21-23 Cost: Free The rundown: Thanksgiving comes early to the Mission this year, as the folks at Heard About are of... More >>

• Thanksgiving Galore, PETA's Holiday Antics, and Pit Bulls & Sexy Men Calendars For All!

  published Nov 18, 2011

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• Snacks and Crafts to Benefit Local High School's Art Program

  published Nov 18, 2011

  What: Snacks and Crafts Party Where: Urban Bazaar When: Sun., November 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Urban Bazaar will host "Snacks & Crafts," an art show and fundraiser to benefit S... More >>

• Tonight: Celebrate Mitch Rosenthal's New Cookbook

  published Nov 17, 2011

  What: Mitch Rosenthal Reading Where: Omnivore Books When: Thurs., November 17, 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Mitch Rosenthal, the esteemed chef from such San Francisco institutions as Town Hal... More >>

• Top 5 Cheap Thanksgiving Side Dishes

  published Nov 16, 2011

  Listen, times are tough. If you find yourself in a precarious financial situation this Thanksgiving, but still have to prepare a big meal so friends and family aren't stuck eating your couch cushions ... More >>

• Learn How To Start A Wine Collection for Free!

  published Nov 16, 2011

  What: How To Start A Wine Collection Where: Dig When: Thurs., November 17, 5:30-7:30 pm. Cost: Free The rundown: If you purchase wines based solely on what's $2-- or worse, on which label featur... More >>

• Free Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Right Now!

  published Nov 15, 2011

  What: Free soup and grilled cheese! Where: The Melt at 345 Spear When: Tue., November 15, 3-7 p.m. Cost: Free! The rundown: The Melt, the T-1000 of grilled cheese joints, is giving giving away fr... More >>

• Best Practices for Making a Hip Coffee Shop Your Office

  published Nov 15, 2011

  rFor those of us who don't work in an office, and aren't rich or fancy enough to afford things like WiFi and coffee makers, there's always the options of setting up shop at nearby coffee shops and caf... More >>

• Eat a Staff Meal at Camino to Celebrate New Off the Menu Cookbook

  published Nov 15, 2011

  What: Camino Staff Meal Where: Camino When: Wed., November 16, 6 pm. Cost: $50 The rundown: Oakland's Camino is hosting a special dinner to celebrate the debut of Marissa Guggiana's new cookbook,... More >>

• This Thursday: Arlequin's Beaujolais Bash!

  published Nov 15, 2011

  What: Beaujolais Bash! Where: Arlequin Wine Merchants When: Thurs., November 17, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25 The rundown: If there's one wine to love, it's Beaujolais, and that's not just because it's the... More >>

• Super Duper Burger's Got Big Plans

  published Nov 14, 2011

  With three locations already -- SoMa, Marina, and Castro -- and one expected early next year in Mill Valley, Super Duper is set to burger-fy the Bay Area. We sat down with owner Adriano Paganini to ta... More >>

• Work at Google, Millions of Mashed Potato Recipes, and Party with Some Non-Human Turkeys!

  published Nov 11, 2011

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• McSweeney's Lucky Peach Food Journal Throws a Party!

  published Nov 11, 2011

  What: Lucky Peach Party Where: Heart When: Tue., November 15, 7-10 p.m. Cost: $12 The rundown: Lucky Peach, McSweeney's newish journal of food and writing, is throwing a party to celebrate the re... More >>

• Holiday Food Alert: Zog's Dogs Turkey Dinner Weenies

  published Nov 10, 2011

  Zog's Dogs is bringing back the Thanksgiving Dog in all its glory. It's basically an entire Thanksgiving dinner in a bun: turkey sausage, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and crunchy fried oni... More >>

• Tonight: Treats, Drinks, & Reduced Price Cookware at Pot + Pantry's Shopwarming!

  published Nov 10, 2011

  What: Pot + Pantry Shopwarming Where: Pot + Pantry, 593 Guerrero When: Thurs., November 10, 5-8 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Donna Suh Wageman recently moved her adorably tiny kitchen shop, Pot +... More >>

• Top 5 Get-Yourself-Through Thanksgiving Resources, Excluding Alcohol

  published Nov 09, 2011

  Thanksgiving is about two weeks away, and you're probably a little stressed out. Between crazy family and crazier family, it can be hard to figure out how you're getting food on the table. It's okay, ... More >>

• Celebrate the Berkeley Student Food Collective at the Harvest Gala

  published Nov 09, 2011

  What: Harvest Gala Where: David Brower Center When: Fri., November 19, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $20-50 The rundown: The Berkeley Student Food Collective is throwing their third annual Harvest Gala this mo... More >>

• Votedr Get Your Free Drink On Tonight!

  published Nov 08, 2011

  What: Free Election Drinks! Where: El Rio When: Tue., November 8, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: You voted, rightr Well, even if you're not nuts for our democratic process, perhaps a fre... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Gorilla Pete on Crazy Work Hours, Looking for a Business Partner, and His Three Favorite S.F. Hot Dogs

  published Nov 08, 2011

  After working on the original concept for six months, Pete Buckley opened Gorilla Pete's two years ago. As with any new food enterprise, his first couple of years haven't been the easiest. He often do... More >>

• Former Coi Chefs Pop-Up at Coi, One Night Only, and Just Fifty-Five Bucks

  published Nov 07, 2011

  What: Chef's Night Out Pop-up dinner Where: Coi When: Mon., November 14, 6-9:30 p.m. Cost: $55 The rundown: A four-course dinner at Coi, priced at $55 per person, excluding tax, beverages, and gr... More >>

• Popular L.A. Vietnamese Food Truck in Town for Two Nights Only

  published Nov 04, 2011

  What: Phamish Pop-up! Where: Seesaw When: November 11 and 12, seatings 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: $35 The rundown: Popular Los Angeles-based Vietnamese food truck, Phamish, rolls into San Francisco. Th... More >>