4505's Patio Plan; Enoteca Molinari's Expansion Play

NOPA/WESTERN ADDITION—4505 Burgers & BBQ has been getting plenty of attention for its meaty fare, but its new patio plan is sure to turn heads. Modeled after Hayes Valley's Proxy project, which houses the likes of Smitten Ice Cream and Biergarten in repurposed shipping containers, 4505's patio will boast a semi-covered seating area sheltered by the shipping container's overhang and protected from winds by a low wall (see renderings here). According to the architect, it's still a few months out. [TBI]

ROCKRIDGE—There's expansion news in the air for Rockridge's Enoteca Molinari, where owner Joe Madison has acquired a full liquor license and applied to double the restaurant's size with an expansion into a next-door salon. Pending city approval, the project could go forward in a matter of months. [Inside Scoop]

BAY AREA—Fine foods purveyor A.G. Ferrari has a hot ticket in the form of sommelier Tim Baumann, an opening team member of SPQR and A16. Enlisted last fall to expand the store's Italian wine offering, he's now unveiling a program that includes in-store educational offerings, food and wine pairing advice, and a full complement of regional Italian producers. [EaterWire]

PIEDMONT—Jonesing for outdoor seating at Piedmont Avenue favorite Homestead? You'll get your wish after the owners finish their summer break, which has temporarily closed the restaurant. Look for it to reopen on Tuesday, July 15th. [EBX]