North Beach: Just a reminder that tonight is another of Txoko’s “Free Foie Gras Wednesdays,” and tonight guest chef Marc Zimmerman from Alexander’s Steakhouse will be serving a special foie bite to the first 50 people through the door. [Zagat, Earlier]
Hayes Valley: Dobbs Ferry has quite a lot of square footage, and with that in mind they just announced that they’ll be using their Hayes Street side now as its own little watering hole, called Dobbs Bar, opening nightly at 6 p.m., weekends all day starting at 10 a.m., and Fridays at 4 p.m. The restaurant will still keep the entrance open at 409 Gough Street. [Grub Street]
Oakland: Here’s a little tribute to downtown Oakland’s beloved Café Van Kleef, which feels a lot older than it actually is. [Bits + Bites/7x7]
