Locked & Loaded: Q&A with Blue Bottle's James Freeman on Pending Dolores Park Location
When San Francisco's Rec & Park approved a Blue Bottle coffee cart (or more properly, a trailer) it set off howls of protest in the Mission district. Opponents have questioned what kind of impact it will have on existing businesses and nearby roasters. There have been angry meetings, and even angrier blog comments. We spoke to Blue Bottle founder and co-owner James Freeman to find out what all the ruckus was about.
Read Judd Apatow's Favorite Writing in 'I Found This Funny,' Which Benefits 826 National
Judd Apatow (you may know him from Knocked Up, Super Bad, The 40 Year Old Virigin) rolled through town last week for a City Arts and Lectures discussion with Dave Eggers and to promote his new humor compilation, I Found This Funny. The book (“an unprecedented mega collection of supremely entertaining writing”) includes works from greats like Conan O’Brien, David Sedaris, Jonathan Frazen, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Raymond Carver and benefits 826 National, the nonprofit writing and tutoring organization helmed by Eggers. I sat down with Apatow at the Ritz in Nob Hill to talk the book, Freaks and Geeks 10 years later and the best TV shows on today.
Eat It: Jacques' and Showdogs Celebrate, We Get Wild
Jacques Pepin Turns 75
The inimitable Jacques Pepin, master chef and KQED booster, is turning 75. In honor of the occasion, Waterbar is preparing a special birthday party on October 14, and party-goers can expect baked oysters, truffled grilled cheese sandwiches, foie gras torchon and much more. Should you have a chance face-to-face with the chef, we suggest discussing his hobby, pétanque. Tickets are $125; to purchase, call 415-392-4400 or visit cityboxoffice.com
Liquor.com's Favorite Books for Cocktail Lovers
Earlier this year, we did a roundup of the top 5 items for any respectable apartment bar. Now, the folks at Liquor.com are adding to that list with a roundup of books by their favorite writers and bartenders. Cocktail lovers, add these to your bookshelves.
Seven Awesome Bay Area Pumpkin Patches
C'mon, get a pumpkin. Here's where to do it nearby.
1. Arata's Pumpkin Farm 185 Verde Dr., Half Moon Bay, (650) 726-7548
If you've ever ridden past the Arata's sprawling field in Half Moon Bay, you've probably wondered what the heck you were looking at. Believe it, that's a giant iron gorilla and a massive hay maze. Get out and experience their haunted barn and two-acre Minotaur's Labyrinth.
Shitoberfest: Sketch Comedy of the Creatively Vulgar Persuasion
Shit shows are usually associated with far too much tequila, possibly served in the presence of strippers, and often provide concrete evidence of poor decision-making skills. Like watering your landlord's hydrangeas with recycled gin at 3 a.m. But PianoFight’s version of the S.H.I.T. Show - reintroduced as Shitoberfest after a sold-out nine week run - is a lot funnier than your average hangover.
Paul's Picks: 5 Ways to Get the Wine You Want
Paul Einbund is the wine director of the Slanted Door restaurant group. He's also worked as the sommelier at Frances, Coi and more. Look for him here every Tuesday. Follow him on Twitter @pauleinbund.
While I believe that talking to a sommelier is becoming less intimidating, I still also know that most guests could use a little help getting the most out of their ordering experience. Here are my tips.
Party Hop With The Fashion Pack: This Old Bag, The Common, Swap SF + More
One glance at our calendar made something very clear, there's much too much happening this week to keep it all to ourselves. So strap on your walking heels and get ready for some serious fall shopping:
James Perse, Opens Mon., 2028 Fillmore St.: Stock up on stylish essentials (including their activewear line, Yosemite) at the LA-based company's brand new outpost in the heart of Pac Heights. Oh, and they're celebrating their new digs by tossing in a free gift with purchase this week.
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