Your guide to food, fun and frivolity while staying connected and sheltering-in-place.
FESTIVAL: STERN GROVE GROOVES ONLINEThe 83rd Stern Grove Festival season has been cancelled but the good news, we will still be together in a virtual way weekly every Sunday from June 14 at 2 p.m. Yours truly will host the online video series with memorable past performances by Sheila E. (2012), Pink Martini (2013), The Doobie Brothers (2015), and George Clinton (2016). Hope you will join us. Come one come all and support the longest running local LIVE music & performance series.
FOOD: INCUBATOR CHEF SERIES1) An innovative culinary team HI NEIGHBOR SF is giving chefs an opportunity to bring a dining concept through their Incubator Chef series. The brainchild of Ryan Cole & Chef Robin Song, four concepts currently exist out of one San Francisco kitchen - a Korenan menu JunJu by Chef Song, his Spicy Pork Stew is a tasty hug of love.2) INES: ArgentinIan & Uruguayan flavors. Serves up yummy empanadas (order all 3 beef, corn with spinach & the cheese). There’s Jewish comfort food by SCHMALTZ that includes a Potato Latkes Chicken Sandwich that is to die for. There is a killer cocktail program too by AttaGirl Hospitality that you can order to go. When you place an order use these speical Foodie Chap codes for discounts:- FOODIE10 for 10% off food.- FOODIE50 for 50% off cocktails.
GROCER: EAT DELICIOUS FOOD AT HOMEA Noe Valley grocer Mike Molesky is serving tasty eats by some of San Francisco’s fave restaurants at his corner shop. The "Eat Delicious at Home" series features food this week by Delfina, Mister Jiu’s, Nopalito & more. Hear my interview with Mike next week on KCBS Radio.
FOLLOW: GOLDIE HAWN GETS BOUNCEDWe all need a giggle and Goldie Hawn brings the love and laughter on her instagram account. Seeing Goldie bounce on a trampoline in a fit of giggles was just what I needed today and you too. Follow Goldie on Instagram @goldiehawn.
FUNDRAISER: BEYOND DIFFERENCESJoin me LIVE Friday at 5 p.m. for an online fundraiser for Beyond Differences. Their mission is to end social isolation among teens. The BD programs get results, they work and are implemented in 50 states across America. Come one come all and support one of my favorite non-profits.
LIVE MUSIC: FIRE ESCAPE CONCERTNew York musician Jeff Jacobs has been keeping his neighbors in Manhattan entertained during this period of quarantine with 7 p.m. concerts. The shows from his fire escape are a tribute to medical staff on the front lines.
MOVIE: HAMILTON MOVIEFans of TONY award winning show Hamilton have something to get very excited about - the early release of the movie version of the musical. They are skipping movie theatres and streaming online on DISNEY PLUS for your viewing pleasure over July 4th weekend. The movie will feature the creator and original star Lin-Manuel Miranda. Get tickets to the San Francisco show here.
LISTEN: RADIO RECLINERAn Atlanta , Georgia based company that runs homes for seniors has launched a COVID-19 radio station known as RADIO RECLINER and the DJ’s are the retired residents. They record their introductions and transitions on their phones, while chilling on a recliner. The audio is then sent off to the producers of internet only Radio Recliner. On-Air personalities include the KARAOKE COWBOY DJ AND DJ FANCY PANTS. Listen to the station here.
MUSIC: STING GETS FRAGILE ON ROLLING STONEMy fave STING knows how to heal with music during troubled times. His three-song set for Rolling Stone from his home studio in Wilshire, England hits all the right notes.
WINE O’CLOCK: WISE VILLA WINERYA NorCal winery in Alta Mesa becomes one of the first to re-open. They serve food with their wine and are able to work under the California phase two opening laws. The Chardonnays and Roses are top drawer. Make a reservation to visit.
SHOPPING LIST: TOP SELLING ITEMSWhat are the most popular food items purchased at LUCKY GROCERY STORES during this pandemic?5) ICE CREAM4) FROZEN VEGETABLES3) BERRIES2) AVOCADOS1) BANANAS
That’s your Liam’s List.
Make the most of your weekend as your stay home and stay connected.
Thank you to the essential workers, the helpers and all those on the front lines.
Cheers, Liam
Liam’s List premieres Fridays on KPIX. The list is also available to download in a podcast via iTunes and @KCBSRadio.com.Facebook: @liammayclemInstagram: @liammayclemTwitter: @liammayclem
