Michael Mina Gets Hipper, The Roxie Gets Boozier, More

COMMUNAL TABLES - Michael Mina would like you to know that he's added a super-hip, high-top 9-seat mahogany communal table to the bar area—and there's a new 4-seat window ledge too. See that! Mina's people are saying both are great spots to sip the weekly cocktail special (a $6 Bitter Bourbon, this week), eat lobster corn dogs, or pop in for dessert. So trendy. [EaterWire]

THE ABC'S - Now comes news that the ABC will let movie theaters and bowling alleys in the Mission serve booze, along with word that forthcoming Mission Bowling Club and the The Roxie were approved for beer and wine. See, the ABC actually does make things happen every now and again. [Examiner]

FRIED CHICKEN - Wherein Willie Brown tries the fried chicken at Wayfare Tavern and Boxing Room and decides "the chicken is not good at the moment at Wayfare." He also likes the corn bread at The House of Prime Rib. [ISSF]

TRUFFLES! - The newly two-Michelin-starred Saison will offer a 12-course truffle tasting menu, incorporating white and black truffles into each course, from Nov. 15 to 19. Prices will hover around $248 per person with supplemental charges of $50/gram of truffles. Book by calling the restaurant. [EaterWire]