EaterWire: Ubuntu Annex Announced, Danko Sommelier Honored, Bacar Does Brunch

NAPA—Big news coming out of Ubuntu, or more specifically, right next door to Ubuntu, where the acclaimed veggie restaurant will open Ubuntu Annex in June. It's going to be a retail shop that sells Ubuntu dishware, spices, the signature lavender almonds and other specialty items. There will also be a "wine tasting bar" that features biodynamic wines from Lion’s Run (which sources grapes from Ubuntu's garden; see what they did there?) by the taste, flight or the bottle. [EaterWire]

AWARDS—According to the important-sounding American Sommelier Association, Michael Engelmann of Gary Danko has been named the best sommelier in America. Congrats to Engelmann, who survived what sounds like a strenuous final exam. [via Luxist]

SOMA—Yesterday, Bacar tried its hand at brunch, with the next brunch experiment to take place on Mother's Day and then subsequent Sundays going forward. Scallops and gnocchi in the AM, anyone? [SSS]

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