Starbelly Crab Feast, Paul Canales OUT at Oliveto, More!

CASTRO - If you haven't cracked into the Dungeness surplus yet, next Tuesday at Starbelly could be the night. They are opening up the heated patio for a family-style, four-course Dungeness and Terra Savia chardonnay din din from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It'll run you $56 and they're capping it off at 60 people so call and make a reso. Making the event a little cooler, the chef and winemaker will be there. [EaterWire]

CRABS! - Foodie 411 tells of a few more places to sink into the "hefty and fresh bad boys." Bring a Wet Nap. [Foodie 411]

CHEF SHUFFLES - Paul Canales is ending his epic 15-year run at Oliveto on Saturday. Considering chefs Michael Tusk and Paul Bertolli were the exec chefs that moved on from the Oakland landmark before him, we can't wait to crack the code on the "solo mission" he's "ready to rock." [ISSF]

MISSION - Bar Bambino is putting together gift baskets: full of salame, cheese, truffles, breads, jams, chocolates and such; for the holiday season. There's a $65 mini option and a $125 deluxe. You can also custom-make one by calling the restaurant or hitting up their gift-basket making party (with gratis vino) on December 11th. Get in touch with the restaurant for more info. [EaterWire]

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