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• Outtake of the Week

  Why the attitude? No one else is eating here. Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 5:38 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Som Enchanted Evening

  Som Photo: courtesy of the lounge Behind a facade of artfully lit wine bottles lies Som , a music-focused Mission newcomer whose sleek, minimalist interior sports a walnut-topped bar, some black-leather seating and not much more – which leaves plenty Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:51 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Dining News Elsewhere: Obese Americans, Ramsay Loses His Number Two

  – By 2018, 43% of Americans are expected to be obese. [ NYDN ] – Gordon Ramsay has lost his right-hand man. [ Bloomberg ] – The Senate is considering requiring beef to be tested for E. coli. [ NYT ] – Top Chef contestants aren't Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 12:22 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Two More Nights of TWO

  Although he’s still hosting private parties, chef-owner David Gingrass has decided to close his SoMa restaurant TWO ahead of schedule , making way for its replacement, benu, in 2010. If you'd like one more meal at TWO, however, the last dinner Read More... Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:54 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• No More Nouveau

  Not one to get into the Beaujolais spirit ? You aren't alone. In fact, one contrarian wine merchant is hosting a no-holds-barred “ No More Nouveau ” wine tasting in honor of the big day, choosing instead to uncork the best of Cru Beaujolais Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:33 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Koodies, Samuelsson Goes to Washington

  – Marcus Samuelsson will be working the kitchen at Obama's first state dinner. [ Obama Foodorama ] – The fight for Cadbury intensifies. [ WSJ ] – Chipotle sets its sights on London, Europe. [ NRN ] – Costco drops Coke. [ AP Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:25 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Gingerbread Wishes

  One Market's gingerbread kit Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Here’s a fun and tasty way to channel your inner pastry chef: throughout the month of November, guests at Lark Creek Steak , Lark Creek Walnut Creek , One Market , Tavern at Lark Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 4:39 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Bringing Back Bruno's

  Bruno's Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Bruno's , the onetime Rat Pack hang in the Mission, is aiming to lure back serious diners with a small, rotating, midpriced menu from chefs Ryan Ostler and Katharine Zacher, whose made-from-scratch American Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:51 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Getting Into That Beaujolais Spirit

  Photo: courtesy of FI:AF Celebrating the release of the new Beaujolais vintage on the third Thursday in November is a Gallic tradition that local party-goers and wine buffs have long embraced. This year, the fresh run-off will be hitting our shores on Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 6:27 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Buzzy Booze, Subway in the Sky

  – The FDA is targeting caffeinated booze. [ WSJ ] – Meanwhile, its efforts to ban eating raw oysters didn't work out so well. [ NYT ] – Burger King franchisees lose 10¢ for every $1 double cheeseburger sold. [ NRN ] – Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 11:51 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtake of the Week

  Authenticity has never been more perfectly faked. Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 5:52 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Thanksgiving '09: Outside SF

  Lake Chalet Photo: courtesy of the restaurant If you're not celebrating Thanksgiving in the city , consider enjoying your holiday feast at one of these Bay Area restaurants: Marin and Wine Country Bardessono 6526 Yount St., Yountville; 707-204-6030 Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 11:18 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Drink Preferences, Raw Oyster Brouhahah

  – A whole lot of info on what diners like to drink. [ R&I ] – Should the FDA try to prevent you from eating raw oysters? [ NYT , Slate ] – Burger King franchisees are suing over $1 double cheeseburgers. [ Miami Herald ] – Meanwhile, Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 11:12 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtakes: Cruise Lines Edition

  Each time we perform a survey here at Zagat we inevitably find ourselves with a slew of amusing outtakes that aren't quite fit for print. Which doesn't mean they aren't entertaining. Here are a few of our favorites from our just completed Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:28 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Tailgating at Acme

  Still looking for a place to watch the game tonight? Tailgate in style (and inside) at Acme Chophouse during tonight's home game against the Chicago Bears. From 4:30–10 PM, the restaurant’s bar and lounge area will offer happy-hour specials, Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:12 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events