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SOMA - Bill Corbett of Coi, Jake Godby of Humphrey Slocombe and many other pastry chefs from Chez Panisse, Delfina, Range, Boulevard and that ilk are participating in Spark's Sugar Rush dessert tasting party on Nov. 11 at 111 Minna. The event benefits Spark's youth apprenticeship program and at risk middle schoolers. Find more information and tickets here. [EaterWire]
THE MISSION - Amanda Hesser will be at 18 Reasons next Sunday for her seminar: "The Art of Food Writing." Daniel Patterson of Coi and Plum will be there too, cooking for attendees and chatting on the subject. If you've got $100 to spare, it's one to look into. [SFoodie]
MILL VALLEY - Balboa Cafe is doing some fun, celebratory things on Thursday for its anniversary and the Giants game. There will be draft beers, wine and bar bites available for $2 and some live entertainment as well. [PlumpJack Blog]
WINE COUNTRY - Harvest came to a close in Napa and Sonoma over the weekend. All the rain we had will turn most of the grapes to mush now. And there you have it. [Fermentation]
The bar at 111 Minna. [Photo: GoPlanit]