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Jeremy Affeldt, Barista; Liberty Cafe Becomes Bernal Star

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MARINA—Do you want Jeremy Affeldt to make you a coffee? Of course you do. The Giants' star pitcher will be a guest barista at Peet's flagship store tomorrow from 11 am to noon. He'll serve drinks and drop a $5K check on Larkin Street Youth Services, which supports homeless youth in SF. [EaterWire]

BERNAL HEIGHTS—The former Liberty Cafe is back open with the same owner, but a new name, Bernal Star, and a new menu of burgers, pizza, fried treats, craft brews, and other comfort food. [EaterWire]

SAN FRANCISCO—Want to scope out a restaurant's wine list before you go? A new app called Vivino lets you do just that, and currently boasts 300 spots from around the Bay Area. [Inside Scoop]

OUTER SUNSETKingdom of Dumpling's retail shop at 31st and Taraval has scored a change-of-use permit to become an eat-in restaurant. Combined with the original restaurant location at 27th and Taraval, that's double the dumplings. No word yet on a timeline. [Tablehopper]