Black Sheep Nears, Camino Has Crabs, Asiento Open, More!

RUSSIAN HILL - Remember this little guy called Black Sheep readying for its Polk Street debut? Well a tipster writes in to show us the sign is up; so things are getting close there. As we await more intel from owners Vanessa and Joe Seidler, do drop us a line if you know anything more about the menu or concept. [EaterWire]

CRABS! - Camino in Oakland is going to start doing a special Monday night three-course Dungeness crab menu this evening. This should keep up through January. The menu will always work in half a crab, grilled in Camino's extra-special fireplace. You can also add as many more crab halves as desired for $11. [EaterWire]

OPENING REPORT/THE MISSION - The Asiento bar and tapas lounge we mentioned last week hath opened. Owner Debi Cohn tells us she met a full house on Thursday's soft-opening day even though the food part of her concept isn't coming until the new year and her interior decorating isn't yet complete. We'll keep you posted as we learn more about her menu. [EaterWire]

WINE COUNTRY - This coming Saturday, Mutineer magazine is hosting a Holiday Comedy Festival at Jacuzzi Vineyards to benefit global water relief through a charity called A Child's Right. Marks the Spot, Cochon Volant BBQ and Napa's Dim Sum Charlie’s food trucks will all be there along with tequila beverages sponsored by Don Roberto Tequila. More info and tickets here. [EaterWire]