NotOberfest On Its Way; Crenn Featured in Cosmo

POTRERO HILL—This Friday, Almanac Beer Co. is hosting their annual NotOberfest party, featuring autumnal brews like pumpkin beer and Octoberfest lager, plus butchery from 4505 Meats and desserts from Humphry Slocombe. All proceeds benefit The Food Pantry, so get on down and get drinking. [EaterWire]

COW HOLLOW—Chef Dominique Crenn was featured on Cosmo's 2013 "Power List", where she admitted her secret to success: "I feel most powerful when I'm feeling 'naked' and confident in that vulnerability." [EaterWire]

HAYES VALLEY—Hayes & Kebab could be in jeopardy if plans to demolish their building go through. A planned five-story mixed-use development could possibly be displacing the falafel outpost. [Hayeswire]

SAN FRANCISCO—USA Today offered up some picks this week for where S.F. locals love to dine, including Bi-Rite Creamery, Central Kitchen, La Ciccia and Hard Water. [EaterWire]