Free Drinks in North Beach Tonight; Cassava Bakery Opening in the Richmond
North Beach: What's this? Zagat's hosting an open-bar happy hour at 15 Romolo tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. You better hurry. [Zagat Buzz]
And, we were of course wary when a French restaurant called Le Bordeaux (524 Union Street) opened with no liquor license and no wine list, but, alas, the eventual liquor license didn't seem to have helped, and the place is now closed after a little more than six months. [Eater]
Outer Richmond: Cassava Bakery & Café (3519 Balboa Street at 36th) is opening next week, February 27, with American and Japanese breakfast items, and an all-day menu. [Tablehopper]
Potrero Hill: As they do every year, the Academy of Friends is hosting their annual Oscar party/benefit on Sunday. The theme is "scandalous" this year, and proceeds go to benefit HIV/AIDS organizations. Tickets are $250. [Grub Street]
