Hopfinger OUT at Jake's on Market, Presidio Clam Bake

CASTRO — Erik Hopfinger has left Jake's on Market (2223 Market). The Top Chef alum is cooking in the Bahamas until the end of the year and then hopes to open a restaurant in San Francisco. [ISSF]

PRESIDIO — A clam bake shall take place beginning at 5 p.m. on August 19 at Presidio Social Club (563 Ruger). A three-course meal that includes steamed clams, mussels, and lobster costs $38. [EaterWire]

VEGANWIRE — Laura Beck, the founder of Vegansaurus, pens a love letter to the departed Cafe Gratitude, offering a number of alternatives for cruelty-free dining. Luckily, no affirmations are necessary to order at places like Source, Judahlicious, and Alive! [The Bold Italic]

COMING ATTRACTIONS — La Cocina is plenty busy working on the Night Market and SF Street Food Festival, but the non-profit is also hosting the Food & Entrepreneurship Conference on August 19-20 at SOMArts Cultural Center (934 Brannan). Tickets for panel sessions and brunch ($50-150) are available here. [EaterWire]