Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon Appetit!
CALAVERA OPENS IN OAKLAND
East Bay staple Chris Pastena (Chop Bar, Lungomare) opened his latest project earlier this week: Calavera, a Mexican restaurant in uptown Oakland's complex The Hive, (which will also house a massive Drake's-owned beer garden), has a focus on authentic, ingredient-driven fare, including housemade corn and flour tortillas. In the mood for happy hour? Pastena is upping the ante with the largest tequila and mezcal selection in the East Bay, with over 150 bottles. Try the tacos mollejas and wash them down with a margarita for the perfect night on the town. // 2337 Broadway, Oakland, calaveraoakland.com
MEAT LOVERS UNITE
Calling all aspiring butchers: Thursday, August 13, Heat Agency in Levi's Plaza will transform into a carnivorous wonderland called Herb's Meats Pop-Up Chop Shop from 6-8pm, where the age-old craft of butchering will be demonstrated live and amateur carvers will have the chance to slice up a few choice cuts. Prefer to leave that task to the pros? Rest assured, while breaking down a fryer chicken is not a prerequisite of the music, food, and drink at the party, this event is probably best left to the meat lovers in our midst. // 1100 Sansome St., RSVP Here
NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY
Continuing the meat celebrations, Thursday, August 13 is National Filet Mignon Day. And while we like to celebrate this tender cut every day of the year, Osso Steakhouse is hosting a steak-filled menu of epic proportions for tomorrow only. Stop in for a selection of several different sizes of filet mignon and bone-in filet mignon, which are seared to perfection in their natural juices with a hint of rosemary and garlic. Pair it with a rich Cabernet and Osso’s decadent sides – opt for the skillet-roasted chorizo cheese bread—for a meal that will keep you full for days to come. // 1177 California St, ossosteakhouse.com
