Piccino 2.0 Opens Next Week, Alcohol Flows at Straw, More!

DOGPATCH - Piccino 2.0 has announced via this nifty sign at right that they'll be opening the new improved pizzeria next Wednesday the 11th. Expect more here leading up to the debut. [EaterWire]

ABC WIRE - Hayes Valley's carnie-themed Straw started serving the booze on Friday. They've currently got beers from Napa Smith Brewery, Coney Island, La Fin du Monde and Cerveza Cucata Chupacabra and several international wines by the glass. [EaterWire]

CASTING CALLS - KQED's Emmy Award-winning Check, Please! Bay Area is looking for citizen reviewers for its sixth season to air in July. Find the application on line here. [EaterWire]

THE SHUTTER - After a good fight, The Eagle Tavern closed on Saturday. Although the Examiner reports "the landlord may be negotiating again." [Examiner]

EXPANSIONWIRE - The City Beer Store retail shop and tasting venue is expanding into the storefront next door. Hours will remain the same; there will now be more room to accomodate CBS' growing popularity. [LiveSoma]