Comstock Saloon's New Bar; Pastena's Pig Cookoff

NORTH BEACH—The bar at Comstock Saloon is a perennially hot ticket, which is why owners Jeff Hollinger and Jonny Raglin are planning to add a second bar in the dining room, with a separate bartender and identical cocktail menu. It should come online in November. [Tablehopper]

OAKLAND—The chefs of Chris Pastena's three restaurants (Chop Bar, Tribune Tavern, and Lungomare), as well as the team from Chop Bar alum Lev Delany's Brotzeit Lokal, are going head-to-head this Sunday in a whole pig roast cookoff. It's at Linden Street Brewery, so good beer will be flowing. Tickets are $20 at the door, and it kicks off at 4 pm. [EaterWire]

THE MISSION—In honor of beer writer Josh Bernstein's new book, The Complete Beer Course, the crew at the Monk's Kettle will be offering three $10 bite-and-beer pairings on Friday from 4-6 pm, ripped straight from its pages. Your options: Westmalle Dubbel with seared duck breast, Ballast Point Sculpin with carrot cake, and Moonlight Reality Czech with root vegetable flatbread. [EaterWire]

THE MISSION—The McCoppin edition of Off the Grid is switching to Tuesday nights, beginning tonight at 5 pm. (It was previously on Saturdays). Swing by for food from Fiveten Burger, Hapa SF, The Boneyard, Mr. Nice, and Candy Bar Truck on your way home from work—they'll be there until 9 pm. [EaterWire]