When Buzz picks up restaurant news that doesn’t come from the local public relations offices it’s news that is heard more than a few times from good sources but may not immediately be fact checked or found in main stream media.   So begins a new category: Buzz From the Bar.

Insiders have known for quite sometime that Jonathan Pflueger’s Currant American Brasserie, while garnering terrific food reviews, has been a mess behind the scene. At least three managers have come and gone and now comes news that the chef, Mr. Pflueger–a guy who loves his alcohol–was more than over-served at last week’s restaurant awards dinner. So much so that he and his equally inebriated date were removed from the event. So, what is, or maybe it’s who is, cooking at Currant?

Rumors persist about the Cohn empire moving Corvette Diner to Liberty Station…along with another unamed Cohn themed eatery. If so, look for them to be down at the Barnett Street entrance near the soon-to-open Ace Hardware and Wine Steals venues.

A quick trip last week to Sacramento found Buzz eating with a local foodie at the newest addition to the city’s thriving restaurant scene. g.v.hurley’s restaurant & bar hops with a great vibe, comfortable room with high ceilings, dark wood, booths, large horseshoe shaped bar, and a snappy outdoor cantina style bar at the back of the main dining room. The kitchen, under the guiding hand of executive chef David Hill creates small plates of addictive kennebec potato truffle fries with shaved Parmesan (not the usual puffs of grated cheese) ($8), a trio of Kobe beef sliders with all the trimmings ($15), and a not so successful duo of lobster corndogs that we figure won’t stay on the menu. One terrific plate featured perfectly cooked scallops on a bed of fresh fava bean, corn and fennel succotash with a garnish of deep fried lemon slices. The combination worked perfectly. Mac & cheese poppers sounded so good, but we were out of stomach space! This six- week-old restaurant is absolutely worth trying. Lunch and Dinner, 2713 J Street, Sacramento, 916-704-2410.

At the Sacramento Airport, if you find your Southwest flight delayed as I did, wander through the food court to Vino Volo. It’s a comfortable wine bar serving wines by the glass or flight. The $9 glass of Wolfberger Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé hit the spot as I relaxed away from the hubbub. Definitely a spot to seek if you’re not into noisy sports bars. Other airport locations include Seattle, Baltimore, New York City and Washington, DC.