Giants Cookies and More Pop-Ups

Waterbar. [Photo: Flickr/Sarah Ackerman]

POP-UPS — Emily Luchetti is spearheading a Giants-themed cookie sale outside Waterbar (399 The Embarcadero) on opening day, April 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with edible player tributes. She's planned varieties such as Pablo Sandoval's Panda Prints (peanut butter and jam thumbprints), Brian Wilson's Chocolate Sea Salt ShortBEARDS, and Buster Posey's Chocolate Chunk. [EaterWire]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — BetaKitchen launches its first pop-up lunch on April 13 at John Colins (138 Minna) with fried chicken and waffle sandwiches from Soul Groove. Future event dates are TBA but are set to include Radio Africa and Kitchen, Little Vietnam, and Belly Burgers. [EaterWire]

THE MISSION — Dear Mom (2700 16th St.) now offers ping pong and hot dogs on Saturday afternoons, because drinks and cute girls ain't enough of a draw for bars these days. [Mission Mission]

NORTH BAY — Rustic Bakery has opened its third North Bay location at Marin Country Mart. And as a special bonus, people can piggyback a pony ride for their kids during the farmers market. [ISSF]