UPPER MARKET—We touched on the pisco-centric nature of La Mar Cebicheria earlier this week, but the Embarcadero heavyweight isn't the only pisco newbie due any week now. We've been tracking Destino spinoff Pisco since May, and even though the bar/lounge (see website) had originally hoped to be open this summer, and then this month, the new aim is "hopefully next week." Don't touch that dial. [EaterWire]
BAY AREA—Free food alert for anyone who happens to be in the Swedish furniture mood over the weekend: all IKEA stores will be giving away free breakfasts tomorrow morning. The promotion lasts until 10:30am and if interested, you'll need this nifty coupon to cash in. Free bacon, ladies and gents. [SE]
CELEB CHEFDOM— While still knee-deep in publicity mode for their soon-to-debut project/movie/product line around their trip to Spain, Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow are planning their second trip. The most likely candidate: Italia. [Contact Music via Eater]
