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Rewinery - Affordable Home Wine Delivery in San Francisco

Rewinery may have just become my new San Francisco BFF and it's Romy (the cat) approved. Two bottles of selectively-curated wine delivered by bike anywhere in San Francisco within your chosen time frame for only $30. My order impressively arrived within an hour of placing order by a friendly (and extemely fit) cyclist.

Now until 9/28, use code "foodfashionista2" for $15 off to make it ONLY $15 for two bottles of wine and delivery directly to your front door. The French Seguin Blanc de Noirs (pictured above) is only available thru the weekend, so act fast if you want some sparkling bubbles in your life.

Cheers, to Rewinery.

San Francisco Cocktail Week 2012 - September 17-23

SF Cocktail Week is back and boozier than ever. The upcoming 2012 festivities showcases the return of some of SFCW's most beloved events from years past as well as some unexpected twists and inaugural offerings, including a food and cocktail pairing event in partnership with the SoMa Streat Food Park, a celebration of local Bay Area distilleries and an Altered California State Fair (we could only imagine, but guessing it's better when imbibed). Below is a highlighted list of the main events, but be sure to visit SFCW's website for full schedule and updates.

 

2012 MAIN EVENTS SCHEDULE
 
The Artisan Tasting
Monday, September 17, 6-9 p.m.
Tickets: $45 in advance & $55 at the door
Location: Anchor Brewing Company
 (1705 Mariposa St., San Francisco)
 
Guests will explore the flavors of unique creations of locally-based distillers with an opening night bash, full of discoveries from the Bay Area’s world of artisan spirits and food pairings.  This experience is dedicated to the local craftspeople who strive to make products of inspirational flavor and quality—the driving force behind the ever-evolving industry of the American cocktail. 
 

 

Nombe's Mission Beer Garden is Back - San Francisco

Following its festive inaugural Mission Beer Garden celebration on the rooftop of Wix Lounge, Nombe has mapped out future dates including one happening this Friday 7/20. For only $15/person ($18 at the door) each guest will receive 3 pints of beer from featured breweries Kirin, Pacific Brewing Labs and Speakeasy. There will also be a variety of Japanese street food on hand including edamame, chicken wings, pork belly, hand-rolled sushi, chicken katsu sandwiches and more. So, if you are trying to figure out how to start off the weekend, now you know. Kick back and kanpai with your friends with a beer in hand and spread the word. And since it only goes on until 8pm, you still have time to grab dinner at Nombe or one of your other favorite Mission eateries before you head to your next destination.

Nombe believes in community, so a portion of proceeds will go toward La Cocina, a non-profit incubator program that supports low-income edible enterprises. 

Here are some of my pics from the last event:

                              Sushi Hand Rolls from Nombe

                             All Smiles at Sapporo Beer

                  Raw Oysters sprinkled with Shichimi pepper

                           Japanese Beer Taste Testing

  

                            Edamame Hummus with Taro Chips

         No shortage of good eats coming out of the kitchen

                         Pork Belly - not a low calorie food

NOMBE's MJBG (Mission Japanese Beer Garden) details:

Date: Friday, July 20th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Wix Lounge – Mission & 22nd (entrance on Mission Street)

TICKETS: Buy in advance HERE for $15. It will be $18 at door.

**Additional food & beer tickets can be purchased the night of the event ($5 per ticket).

 For more info on NOMBE,  visit  HERE

I will be sharing more pics on Food Fashionista's Facebook Page later today.

 

Food Fashionista's Fondness for All Things French

Only after I glanced at day before yesterday's Instagram did I realize that everything I posted had a French theme. No surprise there. J'aime la France. Happy Bastille Day, my friends.

Moules Frites (Mussels and Fries) with a baguette and a glass of Beaujolais at Grand Cafe. Although the Orpheum is in a sketchy neighborhood, Grand Cafe is a good spot to grab a quick, pre-theatre bite followed by a brisk 10-15 minute walk to the play to burn calories. *Note the French newspaper. 

 

                Chanel my belle - canvas peep-toe pump

The 25th of Anniversary of Les Misérables is now showing at the Orpehum Theatre. I attended the Opening Night performance this week and fell in Les Mis love all over again. You can catch it now through August 26th. Dream the dream.

Cassava Bakery & Cafe - San Francisco

Originally featured in Citysearch SF's New & Notable

This is no ordinary neighborhood café and bakery. Cassava is the new Outer Richmond gem serving well-executed offerings, at affordable prices. Tiny in size, but big on flavors, this newlywed team of Kris Toliao and Yuko Ioroi incorporate high-quality ingredients into their short, but sweet menu. Start the day off with a Sous-vide poached egg with chorizo, queso fresco and tomato sauce or a just out-of-the oven quiche. Toliao’s attention to detail is apparent with previous stints at Michelin-starred spots including Luce in S.F., and Kikunoi in Japan. And speaking of Japanese, Cassava serves a traditional Japanese breakfast on weekends. They also offer special dinner tasting menus at their 12-seat communal table, but do book up fast. It’s BYOB until they get their wine and beer license, so grab your favorite beverage and come on over to Cassava.

                            Chicken Panini with a side salad

                                 Can't forget the Cornichon

                              Cassava Bakery + Cafe Interior

                                      Cassava's Curry Puff

Cassava Bakery + Cafe

3519 balboa st (between 36th & 37th)

san francisco, ca 94121

415.640.8990

 

Waterbar's $1 Oyster Happy Hour - San Francisco

Oysters and bubbles go hand in hand and at these prices (although it does add up quickly), Happy Hour couldn't come sooner. With $1 featured oysters from 11:30 am - 6:00pm daily and $5 Prosecco and additional cocktails from 3- 6 pm on weekdays, a visit to Waterbar with its waterfront Bay Bridge views, is an ideal spot to gather with friends on the patio. Just pray for decent weather and bring a scarf - the must-have SF accessory. Oh, and a side of warm, crispy french fries pairs well with the above.

Waterbar

399 The Embarcadero South

San Francisco, California 94105

415.284.9922

Celebrate Bouchon Beverly Hills' 2 Year Anniversary with $2 Dollar Champagne!

Bouchon Beverly Hills

235 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

(310) 271-9910

San Francisco Cocktail Week Returns 9/19- 9/25 - Get your drink on SF!

 
 

We are now just a few days away from the much-anticipated Fifth Annual San Francisco Cocktail Week taking place during September 19-25, 2011. Last year was literally one of the best and booziest weeks in S.F. with non-stop seminars, cocktail parties, culinary events, and festival galas throughout the seven-day celebration. Hard to imagine, but it looks like this year is going to be even more memorable (well depending on how much liquor you consume) and intoxicatingly epic. With the addition of the Cocktail Dinners at some of S.F.'s favorite restaurants, attendees will be fortunate enough to experience the pairing of drinks and dining with some of the city's top mixologists and chefs. If you appreciate a truly memorable liquid libation and all things cocktilian, this week was created for you.

 
  Cocktails at last year's Boothby Center for Beverage Arts Launch

 

Pancho Villa Taqueria's Garlic Prawn Platter - San Francisco

 
Brief Dish Blurb:

Forget the wharf, the Garlic Prawns at this Mission District Taqueria are the quintessential San Francisco seafood fix. Served with your choice of refried, pinto, or black beans, and a side of rice and warm tortillas, this is a complete meal in one.

 

Oysters & Champagne Happy Hour at Grand Cafe, San Francisco

 
 

Usually when you think of happy-hour cuisine, the mind conjures up visions of discounted fried dishes or second-rate menu items priced at 1/2 off. Well, what if I told you that there's a happy hour involving freshly-shucked oysters and chilled champagne. You'd think I was kidding, right!? Well, when I first heard of this deal, I thought I was day dreaming too, but lucky for all of us, it is a reality.

Grand Cafe now offers a Champagne and Oyster Happy Hour on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-7 p.m. For just $1 a piece for oysters and $5 for a glass of champagne, you can celebrate happy hour in high style with your friends and colleagues. Other fantastic offers include $3 beer and additional food items including baked oysters for $1.50 each, baked clams for $2 each and “Frog & Fries”, lightly fried frog legs, for $7. And it doesn't stop there. All-night specials include the “Beer and Oyster Combo”, ½ dozen fresh oysters and your choice of a pint of Sam Adams or Kronenbourg 1664 for $10; “Bubbly and Oyster Combo”, ½ dozen fresh oysters and a glass of Domaine St Michelle, also for only $10.  

 

Although the oyster and champagne happy hour are only offered on Fridays and Saturdays, the adjoining Petit Café’ features a Monday through Friday happy hour, from 3-7 p.m. During these hours, select drinks and appetizers are priced at a low $3-$7 each.

For all you jazz lovers, Petit Café offers complimentary entertainment for its guests from 9:30 p.m. by local jazz artist Q Mauro. And if you don't have Bastille Day plans quite yet, keep Grand Cafe in mind. The restaurant will have a Marie Antoinette look-alike walking around the restaurant passing out cake bites for people (get it? “Let them eat cake!”).  An accordian player will also be adding to the restaurant’s festive atmosphere by playing traditional Parisian music throughout the night. The restaurant will pass out glasses of champagne, and in the Petit Café, there’ll be a beef bourguignon and glass of red wine special (for $19).

Look forward to seeing you all at the Grand Cafe very soon...

 

Grand Cafe

501 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-0101