Capo's Chef Wins International Pizza Expo; Bender's Sunday Barbecue Is Sadly Over

NORTH BEACH — Capo’s head chef Matt Molina won the "Best of the Best" category at the 2016 International Pizza Expo. Molina won with The Crown Point pizza (cast-iron baked pizza topped with sharp cheddar, mozzarella, garlic, red onion, peppadew peppers, broccolini, wild arugula, basil, balsamic reduction, oregano and grated Parmesan), which is now available at Capo’s for $37. [EaterWire]

MISSION — Due to permitting issues, Bender’s will no longer offer its free Sunday barbecue. Pour one out. [Capp St. Crap]

MISSION — Holy Mountain is holding a Benesin mezcal tasting on Wednesday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m, followed by a menu of mezcal cocktails. Email to RSVP. [EaterWire]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — Starting Monday, March 28 through Saturday, April 2, Barbacco is offering a four course $50 beer pairing menu of Italian beers with the restaurant’s casual Italian food. [EaterWire]