WeekendBuzz July 31-Aug 2
Here we go again. I know, it's not very summery lately in SF but paste a smile on that gorgeous mug of yours, and go out and have some fun!
Friday: Poolside Party @ Phoenix Hotel Bambuddah Lounge
Throw that caustic, "summer sucks in SF attitude" off like a bad case of swine flu and make believe you live in a city that actually gets the sun. Where, you ask? Phoenix, baby. And not that kiln-hot strip-mall infested hell hole city either, people. Phoenix Hotel in the scenic Tenderloin.
Fancy bevvies, groovin’ tunes, dancing and possible hook ups await. Maybe even with the person you came with.
What: Pool Party @ Phoenix Hotel Bambuddah Lounge
Where: Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St.
When: 4 – 10 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Phone: 415-776-1380
Saturday – Sunday: Hot August Weekend @ Bella Winery
OK, y’all know we love these people. Even if they won’t follow us on Twitter…(hint, hint). Anyhoo, get the hell outta the clouds and head up to Healdsburg this weekend (choose your day or just crash in their guest house; it’s OK, just tell them VinDivine sent ya) and chill in the coolness that is Bella. You’ll get some new release vinos, some good munchies and of course, as always, live tunes.
This time around, you’ll experience in all it’s wonder: "Jive Samba" with their groovy Latin jazz sounds. The munchies? Hot paella (cold would be gross. It's not like day-after pizza, after all) along with fresh local oysters from Hog Island Oyster Company.
What: Hot August Weekend @ Bella Winery
Where: Bella Winery, 9711 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg CA
When: Sat-Sun 11a-4:30p
Cost: $15
Contact: (866) 572-3552
Saturday: SF Gourmet Chocolate Walking Tour
Pack in on, take it off. Indulge in some killer chocolate and then walk it off (or at least a calorie or two of it) as you go on a cool waking tour around SF to chow down on some tasty chocolate. What more can I say? SF is home to lotsa artisanal chocolate makers plus some holes in the wall that sell some cool local brands you may have never heard of. And if you can duck into a bar and down a shot or two when no one's looking, bonus!
Winner of SF Weekly's Tastiest Walking Tour, 2008.
What: SF Chocolate Walking Tour
Where: Justin Herman Plaza
When: 2p-5p
Contact: (415) 312-1119
Cost: $48-75
Saturday: Dolores Park Free Movie Nite – Pretty In Pink
Pull a flashback and spend an evening at Dolores Park watching everyone’s fave movie Pretty In Pink (come on, admit it…except it’s not Godfather 1 or 2…or Point Break…or Weird Science) oh WTF just go watch it! It’ll be fun and, did you know this nugget of information?
The ending of the movie was changed. Originally, Andie was supposed to
end up with Duckie. However, test audiences reacted negatively to this
finish. And due to Molly
Ringwald being sick during the filming of the first ending, the
director didn't get all of the shots he wanted, and the editing was
unsatisfactory. So, the end was reshot, and in the final version, Andie
and Blane reconcile. Ta da!
Anyhoo, PIP is all about..JHC if ya don’t know yet, just forget it. So fill up the cooler (cans not bottles people) some munchies, a blankie and your squeeze and chill to the Pink.
What: Dolores Park Free Movie Nite
Where: Dolores Park (Dolores & Church, 18th & 21st)
When: 8p
Cost: Free!
Sunday: Spruce Restaurant Turns 2
So hopefully they don’t get all whiny on us. Teething and all that. Waaaahhh! The gift you should bring? A ravenous hunger and $55…ok since you read VdV make it $75 since there is no way you’ll pass on the optional wine pairings. Word.
So sure they may have served me a meal I didn’t actually order when we were there…don’t hold that against them, they were only babies! Now they’re all grows up and ready to bring it.
Spruce is celebrating its second anniversary on Sunday, August 2, and chef Mark Sullivan and the rest of the crew have created a special three-course menu for the occasion—each course is comprised of dishes prepared two ways: heirloom tomatoes, guinea hen and stone fruits will be the showcased ingredients. I think it'll be dang good eats.
What: Spruce 2nd Birthday
Where: Spruce Restaurant, 3640 Sacramento St (betw. Locust & Spruce)
When: 5p-10p
Cost: $55 (+ $20 for vino pairings):
Contact: (415) 931-5100
So have an awesome weekend and if you know of any fun happenin' or event let us know!
