Wino Patrol

the tablehopper | 9:33 am | July 20, 2009 | Deals, Events, Foodie 411

In North Beach, Dario Zucconi of Tommaso’s has opened his The Vin Club Wine Bar. (In case you’re wondering where it is, it was previously Broadway Joe’s.) There is an extensive selection of wines by the taste, glass, and bottle available, plus specialty cheeses, salumi, charcuterie plates, panini, and homemade desserts. The look is a classic, contemporary wine lounge with mahogany floors, 12-foot ceilings, hand-blown pendant lights, and a custom-built bar crafted from wooden wine box tops. Open Wed–Thu 4pm–11pm, Fri 4pm–12:30am, Sat 12pm–12:30am, Sun 12pm–10pm.

• 515 Broadway St. at Kearny, 415-277-7228.

This may get you into trouble: CIRCA in the Marina is kicking off Pink Wednesdays: for $19, you can take your pick from a couple salads, and for an entrée, you can choose from a half-pound hamburger or turkey burger and French fries, or a roasted half-chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or fish and chips. Oh yeah, and you get bottomless wine (white or red) or beer (Coors Light, hmmm). Dinner seating starts at 5:30pm, and a DJ will be coming in at 8pm. You can continue to imbibe at the bar, which is where 10% of all sales from 8pm–12am will be donated to the Komen San Francisco Race for the Cure, which is on September 27th. Pink Wednesdays will be happening every Wednesday until the race.

• 2001 Chestnut St. at Fillmore, 415-351-0175.

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