Firehouse 8 Pop-Up, Hostess Emergency

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POP-UPS — Firehouse 8 (1648 Pacific) welcomes snacks from Schmendrick's Bagels, Wrecking Ball Coffee, Tango & Stache, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 17. There will also be plenty of take-home holiday giftables for sale. [EaterWire]

EAST BAY — An Oakland-based Hostess plant could shutter if a worker strike is not solved swiftly. Moreover, the entire company is under threat of immediate liquidation. Read: Twinkies are endangered. [SFoodie]

COMING ATTRACTIONS — The Bold Italic and Stag Dining Group are co-presenting a holiday meal in a secret location with Aida Mollenkamp at 7 p.m. on December 15. Tickets are $125 for five courses with pairings. [TBI]

OMG CRABS! — When the first Dungeness crabs of the season arrive in local stores on Friday morning, expect to pay about $6 per pound. This is an increase from last year; fishermen are going to get 75 cents more per pound than last season. [SFGate]