From cool tunes to coastal recipes, we have some great ideas for a killer weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a revered NorCal hard rock band to a beloved annual harmonica blowout, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
2 READ, COOK & DEVOUR: Culinary road trip
Eight years ago, chef Scott Clark walked away from a Michelin-starred San Francisco institution to open a new restaurant in a refashioned train caboose — and became a culinary sensation all over again. Now he’s sharing some of his favorite coastal-themed recipes in a new cookbook.
3 WATCH: A tear-jerker or pulse-pounder?
Fortunately you can see one of each this weekend with the touching “Superboys of Malegaon” and the underseas thriller “Last Breath.” The two new releases top our roundup of new films and TV shows to catch this weekend.
4 COOK & DEVOUR: Fruit salad with a secret weapon
A poppyseed dressing adds the — ahem — pop that will keep you coming back to this dish again and again.
5 SIP & DINE: Canyon Club Brewery’s new outpost
Canyon Club Brewery has been a big hit in Moraga and just opened its second restaurant, in Danville. We checked out the new spot and here are our impressions.
6 SEE & HEAR: Women jazz stars
Women’s History Month is bringing a rush of great female jazz artists to Bay Area venues. Here are some of the top shows kicking off this weekend.
7 PLAY: A beloved franchise with staying power
The new “Monster Hunter” release shows a classic game can change and get better.