December is here. Celebrate with these choice offerings.
Toast the Roast
Hopscotch's Kyle Itani and Jenny Schwarz have put together a six-week Christmas menu (with different weekly offerings) that you're going to want to come in and and taste at least once... or twice. With only four weeks left, you can look forward to goose leg confit and smoked goose breast (December 18-21) and whole roasted Dungeness crab (December 24-28), among other tasty offerings.Toss back one of their inventive cocktails like the Wagonwheel with bourbon, maple syrup, hot coffee, and scotch cream. Or, for the perfect holiday date night, try the The Pope’s Cure with Genepy, Amaro Nonino, and Cht Tariquet Bas Armagnac VS. $55-$80 for two; 1915 San Pablo Avenue. Make reservations here.
12 Nights of Chocolate
Dandelion Chocolate's 2nd annual 12 Nights of Chocolate—a dessert series benefiting the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank—began on Monday. Last year, the local chocolatiers raised over 10,000 meals for the hungry with an all-star line up of chefs, mixologists, brew masters, whiskey makers, sommeliers, and cheese makers creating delicious evenings using their chocolate. Cozy up to some decadent fun. $25-$50; December 1 - 12. Various locations. Get tickets here.
Stocking Stuffer: Clos du Bois KRAVE Jerky
Both rooted in Sonoma County, Clos du Bois and KRAVE Jerky, have joined forced to introduce Clos du Bois KRAVE Jerky – a limited-edition epicurean collection of wine-infused jerky made with Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve wines. Inspired by the local flavors of NorCal, the collection includes Chardonnay Honey Rosemary Turkey infused with the Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon Blackberry Balsamic, a beef jerky infused with the Sonoma Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Still looking for a hostess gift this season? The Clos du Bois KRAVE Jerky is packaged in a rustic wooden box and includes a bottle of Clos du Bois Russian River Valley Chardonnay and Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as well as 8 oz. packages of each flavor. Cheers! $65.00 at ClosduBois.com
Off the Grid Holiday Food Drive
In partnership with the SF-Marin Food Bank as well as the Alameda County Community Food Bank, Off the Grid markets will host a special donation area at their events, which includes the option to bring non-perishable food goods or make a direct donations using mobile payments. After all, 'tis the season of giving. See here for locations and dates
Foreign Cinema Hosts Gregory Castells of Martine’s Wines
Foreign Cinema will host Gregory Castells, former Wine Director at the French Laundry, to showcase Martine’s Wines on Thursday, December 4. Throughout the evening, Mr. Castells—whose numerous awards include Best Sommelier in UK, 2001 and the coveted Grand Award from Wine Spectator—will chat with guests and providing tasting notes and pairing suggestions. Don't forget to take notes! Thursday, December 4: During regular dinner service 5:30 to 11pm; 2534 Mission Street. For reservations call 415-648-7600.
