SAN FRANCISCO— Long work hours and an intimate workspace can often kindle the fires of a culinary romance. Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich of San Francisco's Rich Table and Cortney Burns of Bar Tartine filled in Food & Wine magazine on some of the pros and cons to dating (or in some cases, marrying) a fellow chef. [Food & Wine]
MISSION— Post up on the Lolinda's mezzanine for a cocktail fundraiser tonight, supporting those who've been displaced by Ellis Act evictions. Lolinda's Nora Furst has collaborated with Trick Dog's Caitlin Laman and Sipsmith's Leilani Vella to create a menu filled with gin- and sherry-based cocktails. The party takes place tonight, February 25 from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; admission is free, cocktails are not. [EaterWire]
SONOMA— This year marks the first time that Team USA has ever received a medal at the prestigious Bocuse d'Or culinary competition in Lyon, France. It's basically the Olympics of the culinary world, and it's a big, big deal. Celebrate their silver medal with a special dinner at Williams-Sonoma's flagship store in Sonoma, where Thomas Keller will join Team USA for wine, small bites and a live demonstration. The event takes place Saturday, February 28; buy tickets here. [EaterWire]
HAYES VALLEY— Berkeley's Artís Coffee has broken ground on its first San Francisco location. The 700-square-foot space will offer espresso drinks, pour-overs and the like, as well as a live roasting bar, where customers can have small batches of beans roasted to order. Hoodline reports that the coffee shop should be open sometime this spring. [Hoodline]