State Bird Provisions Has Some Advice for AL’s Place; Three Twins Handing Out Discount Scoops for Charity

SAN FRANCISCO — After it was named the country's best new restaurant by Bon Appétit this week, AL's Place is getting a big ol' dose of exposure, for better or worse. Familiar with the resulting "tsunami" of attention is State Bird Provisions, who received the honor in 2012. Subsequently, a few insights to offer chef Aaron London, which they do over at San Fran mag this week. [SF Mag]

HAYES VALLEY — Three Twins is turning the big 1-0, and to celebrate, it's offering customers scoops at whatever price they deem worthy on Thursday, August 27 at all four locations. All of the day's proceeds will go to local environmental organizations. EaterWire]

BERKELEY — Broke students (and anyone else who loves fries covered in gravy) can head to Smoke's Poutinerie in Berkeley this Tuesday, August 25 from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. for any one of its 30 varieties of poutine and a Jones soda for free. [EaterWire]

SOMA — In a pairing that makes no obvious sense, but that we will not question, pancakes and art are coming together for this weekend's Pancakes & Booze Art Show with over 100 up-and-coming artists, live body painting, lotsa liquor and an all-you-can-eat pancake bar. Grab a ticket here. [EaterWire]