Bring your appetite this week.
Head to a spiffed-up Beretta, the new Precita Social, or Shuggie’s for its last trash pies. Try dinner with vineyard views in Healdsburg, with Knob Creek whiskey in Emeryville, or with reggae sounds in Oakland. It’s all good preparation for the epic return of the SF Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Go Latin for lunch with the new weekly series Mid-Week Mercado.
Swing with the Jazz Mafia at a free rooftop music festival.
Load up on carbs at the annual SF Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival.
Get in the Mrs. Doubtfire spirit in Union Square.
Have a good one.
Check out the revamped Beretta. The OG Valencia Street location is back with a new look and an updated menu full of inventive takes and Italian classics. // Beretta Valencia, 1199 Valencia St. (Mission); reservations at opentable.com
See what the buzz is all about with a just-added performance of Luigi: The Musical; Monday at 8pm. // The Independent, 628 Divisadero St. (Fillmore); tickets at ticketweb.com
Try Shuggie’s last trash pies. The iconic restaurant is getting a new life in late August, but there’s still time for one last slice before their transformation into a dinner club concept; through Saturday. // Shuggie's Trash Pie + Natural Wine, 3349 23rd St. (Mission); shuggiespizza.com
Honor Swatantra Diwas, AKA Indian Independence Day, with a special menu showcasing chef Thomas George’s take on traditional celebratory Indian dishes; Tuesday through Saturday. // Bombay Brasserie, 340 Stockton St. (Union Square); reservations at opentable.com
Your future's full of bubbles at an intimate night that brings together tarot readings and a guided tasting through three small-production Champagne growers; Tuesday at 6pm and 8pm. // San Francisco Champagne Society, 1097 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at exploretock.com
Raise funds for Zero Foodprint with the Penny Roma fam. Chefs from Flour + Water, Flour + Water Pizzeria, and Penny Roma will convene for a family-style menu supporting the regenerative agriculture nonprofit; Tuesday at 5:30pm. // Penny Roma, 3000 20th St. (Mission); tickets at resy.com
Grab some oysters and Champagne on special. The St. Regis Bar is partnering with the Wild Oyster Project and Chandon for a can't-miss menu; through August 31st. // The St. Regis Bar, 125 3rd St. (SoMa); marriott.com
Say happy birthday to Hitchcock with a night of cocktails and bites inspired by the film-making master. Dress up in inspired attire for a free snack; Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am and 3pm to 10pm. // Carlotta's Cocktail & Wine Bar, 940 Sutter St. (TenderNob); reservations at exploretock.com
Go Latin for lunch with a new weekly series. Fuel up on Oaxacan tamales, Colombian empanadas, Peruvian ceviche, and more from 14 local vendors at the new Mid-Week Mercado; Wednesdays, 11am to 2pm (lunch) and 4pm to 6pm (happy hour). // Salesforce Plaza, Mission St. and Fremont St. (SoMa); details at offthegrid.com
Make like an Italian and celebrate Ferragosto at an “aperitivo hour” with Delfina. Enjoy refreshing spritzes, frosé, and special cocktails with complimentary bites from chef John Arcudi; Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm. // Delfina, 3621 18th St. (Mission); delfinasf.com
Taste your way through Knob Creek whiskeys during a guided, storytelling-led dinner with Honor Kitchen that pairs rich dishes like duck rillette and oysters Rockefeller with cocktails and pours from the famed Kentucky distillery; Thursday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. // Honor Kitchen, 1411 Powell St. (Emeryville); tickets at allevents.in
Catch the star-studded Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it’s too late, baby. Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Under the Stars summer season returns with an outdoor rendition of the Tony- and Grammy- Award winning true story; Thursday through Sunday at 7pm. // Field of Dreams, 151 1st St. W (Sonoma); tickets at transcendencetheatre.org
Dig into to bee-to-table brunch with a buzzy experience at W San Francisco. Suit up with a local beekeeper to explore live hives then dig into dishes and cocktails with just-harvested honey; Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 1pm. // W San Francisco, 181 3rd St. (SoMa); reservations at marriott.com
Take over Valencia Street at another dance, music, and libations-fueled edition of Valencia Live! Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Valencia St. between 16th St. and 19th St. (Mission); details at visitvalenciastreet.com
Check out the revamped wine program at Dawn Ranch’s acclaimed restaurant. Newly-appointed advanced sommelier Genero Gallo is unveiling creative menus, tasting experiences, and wine lists. // The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, 16467 CA-116 (Guerneville); dawnranch.com
Experience the sister restaurant of 3rd Cousin. Chef Greg Lutes’ latest venture is a casual Bernal bistro full of seasonal fare, local beer and wine, and communal dining; opens Friday at 5pm. // Precita Social, 300 Precita Ave. (Bernal Heights); reservations at resy.com
Fill up on Argentinian eats and local wine at Flora King, where the service is just as sweet. Dessert’s on the house for dinner diners in the 7x7 Social Club. // Flora King, 4248 18th St. (Castro); reservations at flora-king.com
Sip California amaros in honor of the namesake behind Bar Brucato. Take a distillery tour, sample new releases, and nosh on summertime bites; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // Bar Brucato, 275 S Van Ness Ave. (Mission); brucatospirits.com
Swing with the Jazz Mafia at a free rooftop music festival. Salesforce Park is hosting bands and slinging fun on their sky-high lawn; Saturday, 12pm to 6pm. // Salesforce Park, 425 Mission St. (SoMa); RSVP at tixr.com
Load up on carbs at the annual SF Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival. The Tony Gemignani-backed party spans two blocks with dozens of local pizzerias plus beverage and bagel purveyors; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St. (North Beach); tickets at purplepass.com (psst: 7x7 Social Club members get 30 percent off select tix)
Combine stunning vineyard views, delicious food, and California wines at MacRostie’s Summer Series in the heart of the Russian River Valley; Saturday, August 16th and Saturday, September 20th, 5pm to 7pm. // MacRostie Winery Estate House, 4605 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); tickets at macrostiewinery.com
Raise a glass to Beethoven with an epic performance of String Quartet Op. 74 (Harp) and a wine and appetizer reception in Faust’s dramatic tank room; Saturday at 5:30pm. // Faust Winery, 2867 St Helena Hwy. (St Helena); tickets at musicinthevineyards.org
Get in the Mrs. Doubtfire spirit with a free outdoor screening and look-a-like contest to kick off a new monthly movie series in Union Square; Saturday at 6pm. // Union Square Plaza, 300 Powell St. (Union Square); details at visitunionsquaresf.com
Let rhythm and rhymes take you away during a night of immersive live poetry and music at Saluhall’s Sauna Bar; Saturday, 6:30pm to 9pm. // Saluhall, 945 Market St. (SoMa); tickets at saluhallmarket.com
Kick-start your Sunday with a powerful outdoor flow class from Core Power complete with live DJ beats; Sunday, 11am to 12pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main St. (Embarcadero); details at theeastcut.org
Support your favorite co-op grocer. Rainbow is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a free block party full of live music, food, giveaways, games, and more; Sunday, 12pm to 6pm. // Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, 1745 Folsom St. (Mission); details at rainbow.coop
Chill out with the reggae sounds of Pacific Vibration, island slushies, and a sip-and-paint party in—or on the lawn of—Oakland’s spiffy new food hall; Sunday, 1pm to 5pm. // Prescott Market, 1620 18th St. (Oakland); details on Instagram
Sample Sonoma wines and learn about progressive farming with more than 20 Sonoma valley winegrowers and producers at this educational tasting event; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. // Fort Mason Center, Gallery 308, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com
Prep for a summer of concerts. Mountain Winery has views and genres galore. Catch the eclectic joy of Pink Martini (August 20th), the soulful bluegrass of Trampled by Turtles (August 21st), or the reggae jams of Tribal Seeds (August 27th). Join 7x7 Social Club for a chance at free tickets. // Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd. (Saratoga); tickets at mountainwinery.com
Liven up brunch with a “draglicious” show at Tacolicious—bottomless mimosas included, of course; Sunday, 12:30pm to 2:30pm. // Tacolicious, 741 Valencia St. (Mission); reservations at opentable.com
