EaterWire: Nightlife According to Zagat, Georges Details

SAN FRANCISCO—Zagat has released its annual Nightlife survey. Topping Tim n' Nina's list are places like the pictured La Trappe (beer), Absinthe (popularity), Toronado (dive, jukeboxes), Hotel Biron (wine) and more here. [SFist]

PRINT MEDIA—Saveur tells Eater NY that the June/July issue is the their biggest in all history, with a 22% rise in overall ad pages. Something to think about, Conde Nast. [~ENY~]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT—Lady Hopstress brings all kinds of news surrounding Georges, Elias Bikahi's restaurant moving into the old London Wine Bar space. Head over to TH for the whole deal, but the short story is this: a 55-seater focused on sustainable seafood and "simply prepared dishes with Mediterranean flair." [TH]

THE CASTRO—Also, we should note that the Asqew Grill on Market has shuttered to make way for that new project from Deborah Blum and Adriano Paganini, who you may recognize as the team behind Beretta. There won't be hard liquor this time around though. Opening estimate is fall, so expect plywood updates all. summer. long. [EaterWire]

CHAINS—Oh boy. KFC looking for a face for their new grilled chicken product line. The release reads: "Whether it's an uncanny resemblance to the fried chicken founder or an updated take on the classic chicken dance, KFC fans can submit a video...showcasing why they are the ultimate KGC fan." The prize? KGC for life. [~ENY~]

[Cool photo via Flickr/Noel Cornell]