Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon Appetit!
Brazilian Steakhouse, Fogo de Chão, Opens in SoMa
Vegetarians, beware: southern Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão (pronounced fo-go dee shown) is opening its second Northern California location on December 23 in SoMa. As with other Brazilian steakhouses, Fogo focuses on churrasco, the art of roasting meats over an open fire, and espeto corrido, or “continuous service,” which allows guests to control the variety and pace of their dining experience. All of the meats are butchered in-house, roasted over an open fire, and then carved tableside. // 201 Third Street (SoMa), fogodechao.com
Star Wars-Themed Dishes at Myriad Gastro Pub
The much anticipated new Star Wars flick and the new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema are both coming to the Mission this Thursday and to celebrate, Myriad Gastro Pub has cooked up some Star Wars-meets-the-Mission concoctions. Stop by before or after the show for a free (with purchase & ticket stub) basket of popped elote – a popcorn version of the Mexican street food seasoned with chili, lime and cotija. Also on the menu is the Tie Fighter Myriad Mai Tai with soju, house-made orgeat, lime juice, orange wine and guava ($10). // 2491 Mission Street (Mission), myriadsf.com
FareTrade Teams Up With Matt Accarrino
Each month, The FareTrade works with an acclaimed chef to curate a basket of their favorite American-made artisanal products complemented by signature recipes and video tutorials. This month, SPQR chef Matt Accarrino curated a basket, which spotlights his modern Italian cuisine. Highlights include: Clif Family Farms Toasted Sesame & Pistachio Dukkah (St. Helena), Koda Farms' Heirloom Kokuho Rose Rice (South Dos Palos) Spice Ace Pacific Heights Blend (San Francisco) and others, with recipes for Buttermilk & Buckwheat Honey Panna Cotta and Koda Farms "Risotto" with Sarvechhio cheese and 'nduja among others. Perfect for the foodie in your life this holiday season. // $60, thefaretrade.com
12 Days of Tamales at Copita
Copita Tequileria y Comida in downtown Sausalito is celebrating the holidays with 12 Days of Tacos & Tamales. Maestra de Cocina Joanne Weir will be offering a seasonal hand-made taco and tamale daily during lunch and dinner.// 739 Bridgeway, Sausalito, copitarestaurant.com
Here's the schedule through the weekend:
December 16: Battered Yellow Straight Neck Squash Taco
December 17: Hoja Santa & Black Bean Tamale
December 18: Octopus Chicharron Taco
December 19: Braised Beef Shank Tamale
December 20: Baja Shrimp Taco
Additional Foodie Items of Note:
- Good news for Sunday night, diners: Starting December 27, Oro will be open seven nights a week.
- Tony Gemignani is launching new menu items at Capo’s incuding: housemade Peroni-salted pretzels served with Merkt’s all-natural cheese spread and deli-style mustard and chicken wingswith Cholula butter hot sauce and bourbon bbq sauce.
