Forks at the ready, we have lots of foodie news for you to chew on this week.
Paul Clarke Launches The Cocktail Chronicles
Paul Clarke, everyone's favorite home bartending guru and The Cocktail Chronicles blogger, is finally releasing his first in-print compilation of cocktail recipes. Home bartending aficionados can celebrate the release with fêtes at SF watering holes Bar Agricole and Comstock Saloon on July 6 and 7. Bar Agricole's Monday night festivities will include the Single Village Fix (mezcal, lime juice, and pineapple gum syrup), originally concocted by owner Thad Vogler, while guests at the Comstock on Tuesday can sip on the Nouveau Carre (anejo tequila, Benedictine, Lillet Blanc, and Peychaud's bitters), crafted by co-owner Jonny Raglin. //Bar Agricole, July 6, 6-8pm, 355 11th Street, and Comstock Saloon, July 7, 6-8 pm, 155 Columbus Avenue.
Bloom That Celebrates Independence Day
Bloom That, the whimsical flower delivery service, is bursting with even more adorableness in the form of a special Fourth of July bundle. Instead of flowers, Bloom That's 'Merica bundle serves hand delivered apple pies (plus a strawberry rhubarb treat) for the Fourth, complete with matches and sparklers-everything you need to turn your day at the office into an all-American extravaganza.
Celebrate Summer at Stones Throw
The bounty of summer is upon us, and Russian Hill favorite Stones Throw is celebrating the sunny season with new menu items highlighting the best of the harvest. The rotating menu focuses on fresh ingredients like corn, soft-shell crab, cherries, peas and tomatoes by adding new scrumptious and colorful delights to the already mouth-watering pickings. //Stones Throw, 1896 Hyde Street.
Hakkasan Celebrates the Launch of Mykonos Restaurant Ling Ling
Financial District Cantonese staple Hakkasan is celebrating the opening of its newest sister restaurant in dream destination spot Mykonos, Greece with a limited edition tasting menu through August 31. The menu boasts tasty offerings like crispy pumpkin salad and smoked short rib in the swanky and extravagant bar space. Keeping in line with the restaurant's extensive cocktail list, the menu will feature an exclusive taste of the Ling Ling Collins, a signature cocktail to be served at the Mykonos location. //Hakkasan, 1 Kearney St., menu offered 5-6pm July 1-August 31, $45.
Belcampo Meat Company Takes Over for 4505 Meats Butcher Shop
In a sustainable butcher shop flip-flop, Belcampo Meat Co. is taking over for three-year-old 4505 Meats Butcher Shop's Mission storefront. Although the show will go on with 4505's restaurant and farmer's market stands, Belcampo will take over the butcher shop on August 1 with a new selection of mouthwatering and grass-fed meat. //1909 Mission Street.
21st Amendment Brewery Celebrates San Leandro Opening With Batch #0001
Post ballgame haven 21st Amendment has expanded to San Leandro with a new tasting room and production brewery. Sean and Nico, the crafters behind 21A's brews, have cranked out their first in what's sure to be a long line of delicious and refreshing beers. Appropriately named Batch #0001, the new brew was concocted at the same time the SF brewpub celebrated its own Batch #1000. Bottoms up! // 21st Amendment Brewery, 2010 Williams Street, San Leandro.
