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SEATTLE—Local craft brew hub Toronado is in expansion mode with an upcoming Seattle outpost in the works. The new spot will be in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, and will form a West Coast craft beer front of sorts, joining Toronado's six-year-old San Diego offshoot to make for three Toronados in total. [Hoodline]
OAKLAND—A benefit dinner is in the works in honor of esteemed local cookbook author Paula Wolfert, who's been battling a variation of Alzheimer's. On Thursday, June 26, seven notable chefs will assemble at Camino for a meal to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, including David Kinch (Manresa), Mourad Lahlou (Aziza), Russell Moore (Camino) and Daniel Patterson (Coi). Tickets are $350 per person and include dinner, drinks, tax, tip and a raffle ticket. [Inside Scoop]
SAN FRANCISCO—Eat Drink SF, the event formerly known as SF Chefs, is coming up, and tickets are now on sale for the Grand Tasting Tent at this self-described "epic foodie event." If you're looking to get in on the action come August 1-3, snag one before they sell out: though the full schedule hasn't been released, it's sure to be a hot ticket. [Tablehopper]
BERKELEY—Sushi Banzai has closed its doors after 25 years in business, as chef/owner Hide Nagano goes into retirement. Details are scarce, but it looks like something called Sanctuary Bistro is en route to the space. [Berkeleyside]