La Cocina Pops Up at 18 Reasons; Dennis Leary's Secret Hangouts

MISSION— 18 Reasons (Bi-Rite's community kitchen and space) is partnering with La Cocina to host a monthly night market where four featured food entrepreneurs can showcase their food. The first market of 2015 takes place on Saturday, January 31 from 6pm-10pm. Admission is free; all food profits go to the vendors themselves. [EaterWire]

SAN FRANCISCO— It's official: restaurateur Dennis Leary (House of Shields, Golden West) is the most interesting man in the world. The Chron's recent profile of the chef, farmer and businessman includes a list of his favorite secret eats and hangout spots, each of which Leary describes as "an echo of the quirky time before the blandness of tech flowed over this town like sugar-free vanilla pudding." [Chron]

COW HOLLOW— Tropical oasis Palm House loves rum so much that they purchased their very own barrel of it, from the Mount Gay distillery in Barbados. They plan to premiere their Black Barrel blend on Saturday, January 31 from 9-11pm, with drinks like a five-spice daiquiri and rum old fashioneds. [EaterWire]

OAKLAND—Still looking to celebrate the foie ban's repeal? S+S Gastrogrub has you covered, with a foie-centric dinner this Saturday night featuring soup dumplings, ice cream, and meatballs. Tickets are $90. [EaterWire]