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This Week’s Dining Deals
24th Annual Dinner with the Winemaker SeriesThe Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides is hosting its 24th-annual “Dinner with the Winemaker” series. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner served with a different varietal wine to compliment each course. Winemakers from each winery will be on hand to present their wines and answer questions. Participating wineries include Murphy-Goode, Grgich Hills, D’Argenzio & Hartford Family. For info on dates, menus, and wineries, visit www.innatthetides.com or call 800/541-7788.
When: March 12, April 23, May 21, June 18, 2010
Where: The Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay
Scoma’s Pre-Fixe Dinner Menu Only $39.95
Feeling crabby? Then come down to Scoma’s and treat yourself to a seafood feast that won’t break the bank. Looking for a satisfying seafood fix or the perfect spot to treat visiting family to cioppino-with-a-view? Look no further! Scoma’s three-course dinner menu is the perfect fit. Once you’ve chosen between the lobster bisque, world-famous crab cakes, angus beef tenderloin, colossal prawns and pumpkin cheesecake with pumpkin seed brittle (just to name a few) tuck into the warm, friendly service and enjoy the stunning views! This venerable SF staple – celebrating 45 years on the Wharf in 2010 – always offers the freshest sustainable seafood in town not to mention complimentary valet parking (cha ching!).
When: 5pm – closing daily
Where: Scoma’s, Pier 47 and Al Scoma Way, San Francisco
Circolo’s Neighborhood Appreciation Happy Hour
Circolo is THE spot to be on Wednesdays.
The sexy Potrero Hill restaurant & lounge is introducing a Neighborhood Appreciation Happy Hour every Wednesday evening. Guests can enjoy FREE appetizers from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. And we’re not talking chips and dip, people. Chef Garret Martindale will be serving up plenty of tasty nibbles, such as: Curry Chicken Satay, Crispy Chicken Lollipops, and Orange glazed ribs. You can wash down all the food with $2 beers, $3 well drinks, and $5 wines-by-the-glass. There will also be specialty cocktails between $5 – $7. Plus, there will be a weekly drawing for great prizes like: two-for-one dinners, free cocktails, theater tickets, and more.
When: Every Wednesday. 5:30pm – 9pm.
Where: Circolo, 500 Florida Street @ Mariposa, San Francisco
Half-Priced Wine At WexlersCome in to Wexler’s any Tuesday through Thursday to enjoy a half-price wine to wash down some upscale BBQ, such as BBQ brisket banh mi and smoked chicken liver mouse. Nothing goes better with food than half-priced wine!
When: Tuesdays – Thursdays. 4pm -9pm.
Where:Wexler’s, 568 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
Medallion Steakhouse’s New Late Night Happy HourMedallion Steakhouse introduces a new way to enjoy great food and drinks over the weekend.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, Medallion’s bar and patio will offer a late night happy hour from 10-11pm. Guests can enjoy a special menu of dishes such as Grass-fed Sliders with caramelized onions on a brioche bun ($3 each), Prime Rib Spring Rolls with roasted onions, pepper and provolone ($6) and pizza fresh from the wood burning oven ($7). The restaurant’s signature cocktail, the Medallion with Milagro Blanco, Chamomile Citrus Berry Aperitea and Street Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and wines by the glass are also offered for $5 each.
When: Every Friday & Saturday. 10pm – 11pm.
Where:Medallion Steakhouse, 1095 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA
50 Cent Oysters at ZuppaZuppa is making quite a splash with this new happy hour. Beginning today, the charming Italian restaurant in SOMA is serving up 50 cent oysters every Monday – Friday (5pm-7pm). Guests can also wash down those slippery treats with $4 beers and glasses of wine. Zuppa’s happy hour menu features plenty of affordable Italian goodness, including: $3 flat bread, $3 marinated olives, and $5 arancini.
When: Every Monday – Friday, 5pm – 7pm
Where: Zuppa, 564 4th Street@ Brannan
Laiola’s $10 Tacolicious TuesdayTuesdays will have you cheering ole! in the Marina.
Laiola has just introduced Tacolicious Tequila Tuesdays. In addition to their tasty tacos, Laiola will be offering a prix fixe deal that includes a shot of Don Julio Reposado tequila, a can of Tecate and el Taco del Dia for just $10.
When: Tuesdays. 5:30pm-10pm.
Where: Laiola, 2031 Chestnut Street @ Fillmore
Open Mic Mondays at Maria Maria Get ready to step up to the mic!
Although “American Idol” tryouts are still a few months away, start rehearsing now at Maria Maria every Monday night from 8:30pm – midnight. John Korty will play host for the evening and both vocal and acoustic artists are encouraged to belt out their best tunes during a 10 minute set. If you are not a self-proclaimed songbird or still suffer from stage fright, come in on Wednesdays for trivia night beginning at 7:30pm. First place trivia winners will earn a $75 gift card, which will more than cover Maria Maria’s signature margaritas and munchies.
When: Mondays. 8:30pm – 12am. Trivia Night: Wednesdays: 7:30pm.
Where: Maria Maria, 651 E. Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley
Zare at Fly Trap’s Late Night Burger + Beverage Deal Calling all carnivores!
Head over to Zare at Fly Trap after 8:30pm (Mon – Sat) for one of the better late-night dinner deals in town. The popular SOMA restaurant is offering a 1/2 pound beef burger with pickled sumac onions + one drink (draft beer, glass of wine, or well cocktail) for just $15.
When: Monday – Saturday. 8:30pm – 11:30pm.
Where: Zare at Fly Trap, 606 Folsom Street @ 2nd Street, San Francisco
Pot Pie Tuesdays at Mission BeachGet in your comfort zone every Tuesday with any type of pot pie you can imagine. Mission Beach Cafe is bringing back Pot Pie Tuesdays! Diners can choose from one of four mouthwatering pot pies, including the new seafood pot pie with lobster, crab, and shrimp. So remember to save Tuesdays for your favorite pot pie fantasy! Prices range from $17 – $26.
When: Every Tuesday. 5:30pm – 10pm.
Where: Mission Beach Cafe, 198 Guerrero Street @ 14th, San Francisco
Supersize Your Dinner for Just $8.50 at Alioto’sAlioto’s Restaurant introduces new fare and a chance for people watching their budgets (but not their waistlines) to “just add an appetizer and dessert” for only $8.50 extra. Diners can take any entrée and make it into a three-course meal between 4pm until closing, 7-days-a-week. For an additional $8.50, choose between eight appetizers, including house made New England Style Clam Chowder, Local Bay Shrimp Cocktail, Alioto’s Fried Calamari or Fried Bay Shrimp, Baked Stuffed Artichoke with Sicilian breadcrumbs, Organic Green Salad, Baked Clams with Sicilian Breadcrumbs, or Dungeness Crab Mornay. For desserts diners can choose between Sicilian Cannoli, Tiramisu, Orange Scented Crème Caramel, Fruit Sorbetto or Ice Cream.
When: Available daily. 4pm – 10pm.
Where: Alioto’s Restaurant, 8 Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
Free Monday Bar Bites at NamuFREE FOOD!
Let’s not beat around the bush here, people. Swing by Namu on Monday nights and eat some of the best bar food in the city (did we mention that it was free?). Order some sake, wine, or beer (from (9:30pm-10:30pm) and they’ll treat you to some delicious Pan-Asian nibbles (including: tomato, white bean & chicken spreads; chicken skin and giblet skewers, and more!). I can’t think of a better way to kick off the week.
When:Every Monday night. 9:30pm – 10:30pm.
Where: Namu, 439 Balboa Street @ 5th, San Francisco
$7 All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti & Meatballs at Joey & Eddie’sSeven is the new lucky number in North Beach.
Joey & Eddie’s is known for making some of the best spaghetti and meatballs in town. Now they’re inviting diners to enjoy all the spaghetti and meatballs they can stomach for $7. Plus, you can order a half carafe of wine with your meal for $7 more. This fabulous-o deal is available 7 days a week (before 7pm). Mamma Mia!
* Deal not valid on holidays or special events. No split orders please.
When: Available Daily. 5:30pm-7pm.
Where: Joey & Eddie’s, 1652 Stockton Street @ Filbert
Lake Chalet’s $2.50 Taco Tuesday Attention East Bay! Oakland’s Lake Chalet is THE destination for cheap drinks & delicious food on Tuesdays.
The new restaurant (from the folks who brought you Park Chalet and Beach Chalet) is now hosting Taco Tuesdays (2pm-10pm) on their beautiful Dock. Guests can sit outside and indulge in $2.50 Tacos, $3 Pints, and Half Price Margaritas while watching the gondolas float by on Lake Merritt.
When: Every Tuesday. 2pm-10pm.
Where: Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Dr. in Oakland
Friday Family Night at Sweet Jo’s CafeHere’s something the whole family will love!
Starting October 30th, Sweet Jo’s at the Jewish Community Center will launch a regular Friday Night Family Night. Families are invited to enjoy dinner at the cafe, and to participate in an evening of fun and games including Twister, Legos, and coloring books. Sweet Jo’s, which recently opened its doors to the public, is a fast-casual cafe with an international food bar. Diners can feast on everything from gourmet sandwiches to sourdough pizzas to custom-made burritos. They also serve a wide selection of mouthwatering desserts and ice cream.
When: Every Friday. 5pm – 10pm.
Where: Sweet Jo’s Café, 3200 California Street @ Presidio in the Jewish Community Center, San Francisc
New “Aftershock” Happy Hour in the Marina Don’t miss this groundbreaking (pun intended) happy hour in the Marina.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Three Seasons is introducing a special late night “Aftershock” happy hour in the Marina. While most happy hours end around 6 or 7pm, the popular Vietnamese restaurant/bar will be offering 1/2 priced bottles of select wines + beers from 8:30pm-10pm (Sunday-Thursday). Diners can also enjoy 1/2 priced wines by the glass. Pair these drink specials with the restaurant’s famous “shaking” beef, and you’ve got yourself a delicious, affordable night out. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate a neighborhood that has endured so much. Come in soon and raise your glass.
When: Sunday – Thursday. 8:30pm-10pm
Where: Three Seasons, 3317 Steiner Street @ Chestnut, San Francisco
Wild Card Wednesday at Thirsty Bear Brewing Co.Every Wednesday, check out Where the Wild Things Are at Thirsty Bear Brewing Company. The popular SOMA restaurant/watering hole is now hosting Wild Card Wednesdays. Guests can enjoy a selection of three cocktails for $3 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. If you can’t make it in on Wednesday- come in on Mondays for half-priced select bottles of wine or on Tuesday for $3 imperial pints of Cask Ale- these deals will be offered from 4:00 p.m. to close.
When: Every Wednesday. 4pm – 7pm.
Where: Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, 661 Howard Street in San Francisco
