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Although the holidays aren’t officially here, the spirit of the season is in the air. Wondering what we’re up to this month? Here’s what’s happening.
One Market’s sommelier Tonya Pitts is constantly coming up with exciting new ways to appreciate wine, and she’s done it again! For November, she’s hosting a series of blind tasting flights. Oenophiles can test their ability to identify three wines, and the wines will change weekly. The proceeds from the flights will be donated in full to Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and each flight purchased enters the drinker into a fun contest. A lucky winner will receive three bottles from One Market’s cellar. The flights are available at lunch and dinner throughout November.
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Foodies listen up! Sorrel, Presidio Heights newest hot spot, is hosting a special white truffle dinner on Sunday, November 11. There are two seatings for the eight-course menu, which features an abundant amount of white truffles. One at 5:30 p.m. and another at 8 p.m. Wine pairings are optional, and Sorrel’s beverage team will also be pouring select bottles from their cellar.
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Also happening on Sunday, November 11? Magnolia Brewing’s 21st birthday celebration. The beloved local beer maker is opening its doors (at both locations) for an all-day party. Every house beer will be only $3.25—the price it cost for a beer when Magnolia opened in 1997. If you haven’t checked out the recently remodeled Magnolia Dogpatch—or tried their new brunch menu—now is the time to experience it.
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On Monday, November 12, the Golden Gate Restaurant Association presents the third-annual Saucy Awards at Herbst Theater. The event honors local restauranteurs, chefs, and beverage professionals with custom copper saucepans from William-Sonoma—hence the title ‘Saucy’ awards. Categories include best chef, outstanding industry service provider, rising star chef, and the like with nominees from all types of restaurants including Che Fico, Fiorella, and True Laurel. Chef Nancy Oakes is receiving the lifetime achievement award. After the ceremony, there will be a lively party catered by Meadowood Estate Events.
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Learn to make olive oil at McEvoy Ranch on Saturday, November 17. The farm is hosting an olio nuovo (new oil) workshop and luncheon. Guests will walk the orchard, harvest olives, and oversee the milling of a custom oil blend. Afterward, enjoy a comparative olio nuovo tasting followed by a delicious and elegant farm-to-table lunch.
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Elixir in the Mission District is one of the oldest bars in San Francisco—it’s 160 year’s old! The birthday coincides with H. Joseph Ehrmann’s 15th year anniversary as owner, so he’s throwing a party. The all-day event takes place on Saturday, November 17, but Ehrmann is kicking things off early on Wednesday, November 14 with the launch of a private selection bourbon barrel. The 15/160 Anniversary Edition Elixir Maker’s Mark Private Selection bourbon will be uncasked and enjoyed.
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Don’t miss Glide’s Holiday Jam—it’s one of the most fun holiday events of the season and this year’s event is on November 28. The theme is Love Prevails and the evening features performances by India.Arie, four-time Grammy Award-winning singer; Lisa Fischer, Grammy Award-winning backup singer for such legendary musicians as Sting and The Rolling Stones, and the world-renowned Glide Ensemble featuring Vernon Bush and The Change Band. The dinner and concert raise funds for Glide’s Daily Free Meals program.