The Eat and Drink List: This Week's Top Events

Say Oink At Orson
If you’re still looking for something to do tonight, round up a group of friends for the Pig and Booze dinner at Orson and prepare for whipped lardo, head cheese and spicy Bourbon glazed pork shoulder—plus bacon-cheddar ice cream for dessert. Dinner is $35 with a $20 (optional) wine or cocktail pairing. To book, call 415-777-1508.

Clock Bar Turns One
Tomorrow, July 16, Slanted Door/Heaven’s Dog bartender Erik Adkins will be behind the stick at Clock Bar, helping celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Westin St. Francis' watering hole. He’ll be mixing up tasty Bols Genever cocktails; stop in to stay hello.

Happy Birthday Mr. Chocolate
The Piccino crew will be cooking up a special dinner on Sunday, July 21 with Michael and Jacky Recchiuti (of Recchiuti Chocolate) in celebration of Michael’s 49th birthday. The multi-course meal will include antipasti, gnocchi with tomato sauce, a whole fish with an herb rub, a cheese course and, for dessert, Michael’s ice cream sandwiches. Dinner is $85 and is almost sold out—call Wayne at 415-350-5157 to book your spot, or email wayne@garciayrogat.com

RN74 Makes Like a Dive Bar
Wait—but we thought RN74 was a wine bar? No matter. Starting now, every day after 10 p.m. the bar will be serving $1 shots of Fernet and $3 Kronenburgs, which you can have before or after your glass of white Burgundy.

Cocktails and Cochinita
Get your fill of Yucatecan food and cocktails at Cantina next Wednesday, July 22. Cantina owner Duggan McDonnell will demonstrate his mad muddling and shaking skills, while you stand by and sample the wares. The cost is $25; to book, click here.