Castro/Church Street: You know that empty parking lot next to the former Blockbuster on Church Street near Market? It’s playing host to a beer garden on Saturday, June 2, with beers courtesy of Brewtruc. $20 gets you ten 4-ounce pours of craft beers, and there’ll be food and festivity too. It’s from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and you can find tickets here. [Haighteration]
Also, Starbelly is hosting their first patio picnic of the season on Tuesday, June 5, featuring chef Adam Timney’s Santa Maria-style tri-tip and various buffet-style sides, all for $39 per person. Reserve a table at 415.252.7500. [Grub Street]
North Beach: Txoko (504 Broadway) celebrates its one-year anniversary tomorrow, May 31, with a party from 7 p.m. to midnight, featuring $1 bites, $3 beers, and a DJ. [Grub Street]
Mission: Also celebrating an anniversary is Heirloom Café, which just rang in two years. They’re hosting their first cellar dinner of the season on June 10. Get details and tickets here. [Grub Street]
Sonoma: Ram’s Gate Winery, which is a mere 35 minutes outside the city without traffic, is hosting a special event on Saturday, June 9, featuring a reception and wine-paired luncheon from Bi-Rite Market owner Sam Mogannam and Ram’s Gate chef Taylr Behnam. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here (also, the menu is at that link). [Grub Street]
