THE MISSION - Here's your reminder that Hapa SF chef William Pilz will be preparing modern Filipino fare at La Victoria on Friday. SFoodie has more on the menu and seating arrangements. [SFoodie]
OAKLAND - In a rare and fortuitous meeting, Ed Hamilton, international expert on sugar cane rum, will be tag-teaming with cheese enthusiast Barry Lin for a cheese and rum pairing on Sunday at the SF Bay Rum Festival. This will all take place at Miss Pearl's Jam House from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. More here. [EaterWire]
WINE COUNTRY - Also this Sunday, former New Orleans Times Picayune writer and producer of the documentary film called Smokstack Lightning: A Day in the Life of Barbecue, Lolis Eric Elie is hosting a NOLA inspired BBQ dinner, film screening and dance party at Wild Thyme Catering and Events in Sonoma. It's just $45 and Lady T-Hop has more of the nitty gritty here. [EaterWire]
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