Sweet Jo's Free Soup, Dead Madam's New Life

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FREEBIES — Joanna Karlinsky is bringing her Sweet Jo's moniker (last seen at the Jewish Community Center) to The Window at Coffee Bar (1599 Howard) this evening from 5-9 PM. Thoughtful lady that she is, she's done a deal for a free cup of chili behind this here link. [EaterWire]

NOW OPEN — From the ashes of Mission Hill Saloon debuts The Unresolved Love Life of Evelyn Lee (491 Potrero), a new bar from the Dirty Thieves/Dear Mom posse. The spot might have been named after a murderous brothel madam from the late 19th century who had bad luck in the romance department. [Grub Street/Mission Mission]

THE MISSION — Foreign Cinema (2534 Mission) and its goodly neighbor Laszlo have unveiled a new daily "Bar Bites" menu with current snacks like cured sardines, five spice duck cracklins, and pork skins. Portions of the full menu are still available in the Foreign Cinema bar. [EaterWire]

BURRITOWIRE — Today's important, hard-hitting item concerns a novel new way to keep those giant Mission burritos upright. And the good news is that you've definitely got one in the house already. [Mission Mission]