St. Paddy's at Aventine; David Gingrass Joins Pacific Catch

FINANCIAL DISTRICT—It's not too late to drop by Aventine's annual St. Patrick's Day alley party, which started at 4pm today. Look out for DJs, drink specials and seafood from Sam's Chower Mobile, but you'll have to hurry if you want to make use of today's balmy weather. [EaterWire]

BAY AREA—David Gingrass (Spago, Postrio, Brix, Two) has joined local seafood chain Pacific Catch as executive chef of all the restaurant's locations, which include a new Mountain View location slated to be the largest yet. [Inside Scoop]

SAN FRANCISCO—Project Open Hand is seeking help in their mission to provide meals with love to people who are homebound and gravely ill. They're currently raising money through Indiegogo for a new delivery van that would help the organization increase productivity and bring more hot meals to those in need. You can contribute here. [EaterWire]

SAN FRANCISCO—Marcia Gagliardi of Tablehopper has a pretty irresistible Sidecar deal going: free bacon Twix custom made by Pinkie's Bakery, plus $15 off your first ride. [Tablehopper]