20th Street Block Party Features Flour + Water, Del Popolo, More This Saturday

MISSION — Flour + Water, FOB Kitchen, Farmhouse Thai, Del Popolo, and many more restaurants are serving food at this year’s 20th Street Block Party, the annual food, craft, art, and music Noise Pop fair. See the full lineup and get VIP tickets here (general admission is free). [EaterWire]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — Olympic ice skating gold medalist Brian Boitano is cooking an Italian meal at Credo this Friday, August 19 to benefit Bay Scholars. Seatings to the $200 dinner are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; get tickets here. [EaterWire]

OAKLAND — Every third Thursday of the month, Plum will be featuring different beer makers, with Petaluma’s Henhouse Brewing Company getting the spotlight this Thursday, August 18. Henhouse beers will be paired with dishes like chicken liver pate, duck confit, and summer tomato salad; walk in on or make a reservation to get in on the action. [EaterWire]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — Tuscany wine producer Castello di Ama is being featured in a three-course (or a la carte) meal at Barbacco this Thursday, August 18. Dishes include squid ink cavatelli with octopus ragu, braised lamb shank, and more. Reserve here. [EaterWire]