Cotogna Sous Enters the Pop-up Game; How to Survive Wing Wings Hella Hot Sauce

MISSION— Ambitious up-and-comer Nicolas Peña, who spent four years as Michael Tusk's sous at Cotogna and counts Evan Rich among his influences, is hosting his second pop-up dinner with the Dinner Lab at the Naked Kitchen on Valencia Street, Monday December 1st. Tickets are $70 for a five course menu or $125 for a spot at Peña's counter, a glass of Prosecco and a bonus take-away from the chef. [EaterWire]

SOMA— A local blogger entered Wing Wings' Hella Hot Wing eating contest and lived to blog about it. [SFoodie]

INNER RICHMOND— Local lifestyle blog the Bold Italic is throwing a microhood party on Clement Street in the vicinity of Third Avenue this Thursday night, November 13th. Local vendors Pretty Please Bakeshop, Burma Superstar and 540 Club will be doing specials from 6pm on. [Bold Italic]

LESS INNER RICHMOND— Something called Dragon Beaux is replacing De Place at Geary and 22nd Avenue. Clement Street Italian spot Mescolanza at 23rd Avenue will also close their doors after 23 years in business. [RichmondSF]

BERNAL, KINDA— Tonight is the last night for Emmy's Spaghetti Shack's old location, although the new one will be open and ready to serve you meatballs by this weekend. [Bernalwood]