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07/15/10
The weekend is having vuvuzela withdrawal.
BRAND-NEW PERKS
Culinary Adventuring in Napa
This week, Perks is bringing you an exclusive invite to spend Labor Day weekend in Napa with Thomas Keller,
hanging out at the French Laundry, and he’ll take you on a culinary whirlwind of catered meals and
demonstrations. Save your appetite.
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- See more on Perks
FUR TRADE
Drawings by David Byrne and Dave Eggers
Not only will the drawings of both local scribe Dave Eggers and Talking Heads front man David Byrne be on
display—for the first time, in the same room—but these Renaissance men will also be on hand to discuss.
With a menagerie of 100 pencil drawings of furry, feathery and scaly creatures, as well as random tree
diagrams, we think you’ll have a lot to talk about.
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- Jul 16, 6-8pm (exhibit runs Jul 16-Aug 14), Electric Works, 130 Eighth St (at Mission), 415-626-5496
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DOUBLE TROUBLE Lamb Two Ways at Prospect Rule of dining out #337: lamb two ways is always better than one. Especially when it’s a long-braised boneless loin on top of harissa-honey-glazed grilled ribs—all garnished with Padrón peppers, olives and feta from the South of France. Which reminds us of rule #712: nothing cuts the richness of all that lamb like bourbon. In this case, we think it’s okay to go ahead and follow the rules. |
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SWINE CLUB
High on the Hog at Epic Roasthouse
A pig roast on Epic’s patio is just the beginning of this pork-and-pinot-filled summer party, with
pulled-pork sandwiches, spare ribs and porchetta. Chef Birnbaum will be manning the grill and slinging
housemade sausages, and before they send you off, make sure to try the maple ice cream and bacon brittle.
Pork wins again.
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- Jul 17, 1-4pm, $95, (VIP at noon, $160), Epic Roasthouse, 369 Embarcadero South, 415-369-9955
BEATLE JUICE
Beatles to Bowie Opening Reception
Fifty never-been-printed rock photos from the ’60s and ’70s—from the Fab Four backstage to Keith
Richards at Villa Nellcôte—will be ready for viewing Saturday over a few gin and tonics at the opening
reception. You have permission to party like a rock star.
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- Jul 17, 7-10pm, San Francisco Art Exchange, 458 Geary St (at Taylor), 415-441-8840
HIGH SCORE
Psycho x San Francisco Symphony
Hitchcock’s iconic shower-stabbing thriller will be screened on Saturday while the all-string San
Francisco Symphony Orchestra plays along in concert. We suggest you shower beforehand. Or at least have a
shower companion ready to go for after...
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- Jul 17, 8pm (cocktail reception 7pm), Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, 415-864-6000
AUTO PARK
Presidio of SF Concours d’Elegance
The green at the Presidio’s main post will be dotted with hundreds of collectors’ cars on display,
including the debut of a ’67 Ferrari 330 GTS. There’s also a cigar and scotch lounge, and tents for wine
tasting—think of it as drinking and not driving.
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- Jul 18, 10am-5pm, Presidio Main Gate, 34 Graham St (near Lincoln Blvd), 916-635-2445
ALL ABOUT EWE
Lamb Jam at Fort Mason
The math speaks for itself: with at least 20 chefs (from SPQR to Namu to Incanto) prepping their own lamb
dishes and wine to pair, you’re in for a gluttonous afternoon. You’ll get to vote on your favorites, but
really, everyone’s a winner here.
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- Jul 18, 1-4pm, $50, Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 800-327-5262, tickets here
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