Manresa and Coi's Influence; Lolinda's Chimichurri

SAN FRANCISCO—Follow the family tree of local chefs that trace their lineage to time spent with Manresa's David Kinch and Coi's Daniel Patterson with this illustrated feature on the chefs' influence on contemporary California cuisine. [Chron]

MISSION—Ever wonder how Lolinda chef Alejandro Morgan makes his chimichurri sauce so good? See that and other recipes from top chefs at the likes of Aziza, A16 and Mason Pacific. [SF Mag]

BERKELEY—Get the inside line on Gather's cocktail program (hint: always say yes to bartender's improv). [Berkeleyside]

MISSION—Get your Oktoberfest on with fall beers by local brewers, German themed grilled cheese sandwiches and a live polka band at The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen's Oktoberfest celebration this Tuesday. The festivities will last from 6pm-9pm. [EaterWire]