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Thursday, July 3, 2008

 

FIOR D'ITALIA's SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY MENU - $18.86

italianloveforever798481.thumbnail_100May 1st is the anniversary of Fior D'Italia's opening in 1886. To celebrate their 123rd year in business, America's oldest Italian restaurant is offering a Special Prix Fixe Menu for just $18.86.

The traditional, 3-course menu includes:
 
1st Course:
Serra Mista or Caesar Salad

2nd Course: (choice of) Lasagna al forno, Ravioli, Cannelloni, Gnocchi alla Piemontese, Fettucini Alfredo, Tagliatella Bolognese, Tortellini alla Panna, and the Trenette al Pesto

Dessert: Tiramisu, Sorbet, or Gelato

WHEN: All summer long!

WHERE: Fior D'Italia
            2237 Mason St. @ Chestnut
            (415) 986-1886


 

2 FOR 1 DRINKS @ DESTINO
mangomargarita_100Daily happy hour - 2 For 1 cocktails at this South American bistro. Named "Best Mojitos" by SF Weekly.

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WHERE: Destino Nuevo Latino Bistro


WHEN: Mon-Thur. 5pm-7pm


 

SPRUCE'S LUNCHTIME HARVEST MENU - $30
dilbert_out_to_lunch_800x600_100Spruce is now offering a 3-course prix fixe lunch for just $30.

The seasonal harvest menu currently features braised spring onions, pancetta-wrapped day boat scallops, and pannacotta with market blueberries for dessert. 

Lunch is $30, and $45 with wine pairing.

If you're worried about getting too loaded before returning to the office, diners also have the option for a half wine pairing.

WHERE: Spruce
            3640 Sacramento St. @ Spruce
            (415) 931-5100


 

$10 KOBE BURGER HAPPY MEAL AT JONES
Jones is offering a gourmet happy meal every Thursdau.
Feast on a delicious Kobe Burger, an order of fries and a draft beer for just $10.

WHERE: Jones
           2400 Lombard St. @ Scott
           (415) 440-2000


 

LIVE JAZZ @ COTE SUD - NO COVER CHARGE
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Enjoy a 3-course French dinner for $29.50 at this charming Castro bistro.
Cote Sud offers live jazz every Thursday. No cover charge.

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WHERE: Cote Sud

WHEN: Every Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm.


 

1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE @ COSMOPOLITAN CAFE

pouringwine_100Sip on this great deal! Order bottles of wine for 1/2 the price at this popular, 3-star restaurant. 
Piano Entertainment nightly from 8pm-Midnight (Wed-Sat).

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WHERE: Cosmopolitan Restaurant & Lounge

WHEN: Every Thursday (lunch and dinner)


 

$15 TWIST AT SUGAR CAFE & LOUNGE
macncheese_100Every Thursday Sugar Cafe & Lounge offers a Comfort Prix Fix Option for just $15.

The tasty menu includes: a beer of your choice; mac n'cheese; and their Lambic float dessert. Thursday never tasted so good!

WHERE: Sugar Cafe & Lounge
           679 Sutter St. @ Mason
           (415) 441-5678
 
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM


 

COTE SUD'S EARLY BIRD MENU - $21

cotesud3_100 Cote Sud's prix fixe dinner that will make you scream oh la la!

New chef Pierre Smets has just launched a 3-course early bird menu at the charming Castro bistro.
Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for just $21.

Appetizer: (choice of) Soupe du jour; Sonoma mixed greens in house vinaigrette; or Home made Tomato and goat cheese tart. 

Entree: (choice of) Pan seared salmon with champagne sauce; Chicken breast with raisin, lemon Dijon mustard; Traditional beef stew from Burgundy; or Vegetable Risotto, with a Port wine sauce.

Dessert of your choice from the dessert menu.

WHERE: Cote Sud
            4238 18th St. @ Diamond
            (415) 255-6565

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM


 

SUSHI HAPPY HOUR @ MAS SAKE

mas_sake_1001/2 off appetizers, $2.50 beers, and $4 Finlandia Cocktails.

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WHERE: Mas Sake

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM


 

RUE SAINT JACQUES' EARLY BIRD MENU - $22.95
Rue Saint Jacques, the charming Nob Hill bistro, is offering a 3-course menu + glass of wine for $22.95.
Now you can enjoy a first-class French dinner without having to pay first-class prices.

Menu Includes:

Choice of appetizers: Soupe du jour OR Pâté du jour

Choice of Main course: NY Steak with Béarnaise sauce and Frites OR Les Moules Frites

Choice of a dessert: Crème brûlé OR Chocolate Mousse

WHERE: Rue Saint Jacques
1098 Jackson St. @ Taylor
(415) 776-2002 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM


 

4-COURSE TASTING MENU FOR $35
Chef Erik Hopfinger presents a different $35 4-course tasting menu each week. What a deal!
Pair wines with each course for an additional $14.
And beginning at 9pm, DJ David Zachary will rock your booty.

WHERE: CIRCA
           2001 Chestnut St. @ Fillmore
           (415) 351-0175 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM


 

OOLA'S EARLY BIRD MENU - 3 COURSES + GLASS OF WINE FOR $35

oola_100Everyone knows that Oola is one of SF's best choices for late night dining.

Now they're offering diners a delicious excuse to come in early. If you dine at Oola Sunday-Thursday (from 6pm-8pm) you can order a delectable 3-course dinner with glass of wine for just $35.

First Course: (choice of)

Tomato Gazpacho Soup

All Natural Baby Back Ribs with red cabbage-apple slaw

Entree: (choice of)

Coffee Roasted Duck Breast with a port cinnamon sauce on a bed of caramelized pear and confit of butterling potatoes (or)

Fusilli with tasso ham, leeks, sweet peppers and parmesan, tossed in a fresh thyme cream sauce.

Dessert: Ginger and Milk Chocolate Swirl Creme Brulee

Wine: Finca Valpiedra, Rioja Reserve 2001

WHERE: Oola
            860 Folsom St. @ 4th
            (415) 995-2061

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


 

THE BUCKSHOT BAR'S $15 EARLY BIRD MENU
rootbeerfloat_100Check out this playful addition to SF's Richmond District.

The Buckshot Bar & Gameroom is a cozy neighborhood bar and restaurant that boasts sinfully yummy southern comfort food made from fresh, local ingredients.
One of their most talked about menu options is the chicken fried bacon.

The Buckshot also offers a dartboard, pool table, photobooth, shuffleboard table, two skee ball machines, and a handful of newer and some very vintage videogames. Plus, DJ's spin 7 days a week. And the kitchen stays open until 1am most nights. 

Buckshot is now offering a fun early-bird menu. Enjoy one appetizer, one entree of your choice, and a rootbeer float for dessert for just $15.

WHEN: Wednesday-Monday. 6pm-9pm.

WHERE: Buckshot Bar & Gameroom
3848 Geary Blvd. @ 3rd.
(415) 831-8838
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


 

ABSINTHE'S "BAR SCHOOL"
Every Thursday night, Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is hosting “Bar School”. This weekly "class" highlights a specific spirit and offers a flight of selected producers. Absinthe’s famous bartenders will mix cocktails with the featured spirit, and flights will be offered at special happy hour prices.

WHERE: Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
            398 Gough St. @ Hayes
  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


 

ALL-STAR POP CULTURE TRIVIA LEAGUE AT JILLIAN'S AT METREON
allstartrivia.thumbnail_100Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? Well here’s your chance!

Jillian’s @ Metreon is playing host to San Francisco’s All-Star Pop Culture Trivia League.


Teams of 6 people compete over a 12 week season to win money and cool prizes.
All questions are Pop-Culture oriented (no boring geography or history questions here).

The Trivia Night has been designed as a multimedia game show, and will feature audio, graphic, and video questions. For a complete list of rules CLICK HERE.


So gather your friends; order up some beer and food; and put your knowledge of celebrity gossip and cheesy 80s sitcoms to the test. Yaba-daba-doo. Dyno-mite!
SIGN UP HERE


WHEN:
Next season begins Thursday, May 15th.

WHERE: JILLIAN’S AT METREON
101 4th St. @ Mission
(415) 369-6100

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


 

SWING DANCING @ LE COLONIAL
swing_100Terrific swing music by the Martini Brothers 6-piece band. Great food & drinks. Bring your dancing shoes. No cover.

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7:30 PM - 10:30 PM


 

THE ULTIMATE WINE DINNER SPECIAL @ INDIGO

wineglassesprettyshot_100At Indigo the glass is always full.
Enjoy a 3-course prix fixe dinner and all the wine you can drink for just $49.

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WHERE: Indigo Restaurant

WHEN: Every Tuesday-Sunday. 8pm-11pm

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM