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The Burger Bonanza commences
Courtesy of Epic Roasthouse

Welcome to the 2009 Burger Bonanza wherein two girls eat 20 of the city's best burgers, on the path to burger enlightenment. The 10 best will then be chosen to be featured—in ranking order—in 7x7's September magazine issue. Burgers must fit our "fancy burger" parameter: made with beef and available as part of the regular dinner menu at upscale restaurants in SF. Beyond that, we're open to suggestions, which we hope you will leave in the comment box below!

06/19/0911:45 pm

Pig Roast and Pinot Noir

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$30 for wine only)

Because people really can’t get enough pig—head to Epic Roasthouse for a pig roast and Pinot Noir party. Our very own wine and spirits editor Jordan Mackay will be there, signing copies of his book, Passion for Pinot, and Epic chef Jan Birnbaum will be slow-roasting a pig, as well as preparing pulled pork, sausages and myriad other porcine delights. It all gives new meaning to swine and dine.

03/02/096:24 pm

New at Epic Roasthouse: the Holy Cow Happy Hour. Here are the important details—$5 specialty cocktails (one Sazerac, please), $2 bottled beers, pretzels, potato skins and chicken drumettes. For real. Offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the restaurant’s Quiver Bar.

12/19/0812:33 pm

This is the party to see and be seen. The guys behind Vintage 415 are throwing a swank soiree at the combined venues of Epic Roasthouse and Waterbar. Watch the fireworks from inside while you rock out to DJ Grandtheft and sample special treats provided by both Pat Kuleto restaurants. A custom-built, 7,000 square foot tent connects the two and houses a stage, main dance floor and prime bottle service.

05/14/081:41 pm

The A-List

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If your eyes glaze over at the sight of a 10-page wine list, rest assured that some of the city’s best sommeliers are set on changing that.

If your eyes glaze over at the sight of a 10-page wine list, rest assured that some of the city’s best sommeliers are set on changing that.

Here's the problem with wine lists: Unless you're a huge geek, being handed the wine list in a restaurant is often a chore, a bore or both. (Heck, lots of times it is for me, and I am fairly geeky.) Most people go out to eat to relax—not to break under the pressure of trying to find the perfect bottle of wine.