Incanto's Gutsy Essay Contest

NOE VALLEY— The man, the myth, the legend Chris Cosentino has unleashed the fourth edition of his annual essay contest. He's offering two prospective volunteers a chance to stage during this year's Head to Tail dinners at Incanto (1550 Church St.), which take place on March 23-28, so get to writing. [Offal Good]

BBQ WIRE — SFoodie's Alex Hochman praises Cathead's BBQ (1665 Folsom), now firmly ensconced in the old Nate's BBQ space. The place gives him a terrible case of "brisket on the brain" and he surmises that customers will "forget that the old place ever existed." [SFoodie]

PLYWOOD UPDATE — Lucky Strike will bring its hipster bowling styles to Third Street in March. Grub Street has a look at the cheesetastic hiring video that's currently in circulation. [Grub Street]

ST. VINCENT — Heart's forthcoming replacement St. Vincent (1270 Valencia) is beating right along, and has announced two key personnel. While Chris Kronner will stay play a consulting role in the kitchen, Bar Tartine's Bill Niles has signed on as executive chef and Sayre Piotrkowski, formerly of Monk's Kettle, will serve as beer director—so beer will be a thing here in addition to owner David Lynch's expertly chosen wine list. [ISSF]