uber dinner II at supperclub San Francisco

On Monday, June 1st, supperclub will showcase the culinary prowess of Jennie Lorenzo from Michelin-rated Fifth Floor and Jamie Lauren from Absinthe and Top Chef fame. These renowned chefs will collaborate with supperclub SF's executive chef Guus Wickenhagen, and create special courses for this prix fixe dinner ($125) which includes wine pairings from Quintessa, Veramonte, Faust, Pommery, and Francis Coppola. Limited seats available, call 415.348.0900 for reservations.

High on the Hog at Epic Roasthouse

On Saturday, June 27th, head to Epic Roasthouse to swing to the bluegrass beats of Nell Robinson and the Red Level Band, swirl your glass with Pinot provided by local wineries, and sink your teeth into swine being prepared by chef Jan Birnbaum on the grill. Jordan MacKay, 7x7 Wine and Spirits Editor, will be signing copies of Passion for Pinot. Festivities run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Epic patio. Pig roast and wine tasting, $50/person.

Wine and cheese tasting and Monday Night Suppers at Bar Bambino

Bar Bambino, one of the Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants, is hosting a wine and cheese tasting for those who are curious about how the perfect pair are made. This educational afternoon will be led by owner Christopher Losa and Head Cheese Monger Colin Shaff on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., $45. To reserve your spot, email events@barbambino.com or call 415.701.VINO (8466).

Starting June 1, Bar Bambino is introducing Monday Night Suppers from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Their prix fixe family-style menu ($35) will change weekly and include a red or white wine option for an extra $10.

Monday morsels: Gnomes, frog legs, Sweet 16 and more!

Today, "Flavors of San Francisco" kicks off Small Business Week at City Hall, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Great networking along with nibbles from restaurants like Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, Chez Papa Resto, Meze's Taste of Greece, and Nectar Wine Lounge. Registration required.

Suppenküche is celebrating its Sweet 16! In honor of this occasion, they are hosting Gnome Gnight, a costume ball on Thursday, May 21st, from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dress up like a gnome and enjoy beer and food specials, music and dancing.

There were several exciting openings in the past few days, including Flour + Water where they are turning out fresh pastas and pizzas; farmerbrown's sibling little skillet, bringing you comfort food like chicken and waffles; and Chez Spencer's new French take-away truck, Spencer on the Go, where you can get fancy snacks like frog legs and curry, escargot puffs and truffle boeuf bourbuignon terrine. Looking forward to checking them all out.

Have a lovely week, people!

Monday morsels

7x7 highlights Laïola's Sciabica olive oil dinner on May 13th. Chef Ron Pei is preparing a four-course meal for $75 including olive oil poached tuna conserva, braised pork shoulder with candied olives, and an olive oil cake with lemon-rosemary ice cream. This feast includes Spanish wine pairings with each course. Call now to book your reservation. 415.346.5641.

It's Wild Game Week again at The Big 4 Restaurant starting tomorrow, through May 16. Some highlights include Brazilian piranha "ribs," wild boar "crispy tacos," pan seared rib eye of llama, and buffalo short ribs. 415.771.1140.

Don't forget that SF Cocktail Week kicks off at Le Colonial tonight, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Do you have fun noshing and imbibing plans around town? Share them with me at grubalicioussf@gmail.com. I love getting your emails!