by Kevin Blum @ City Dish

This drinking deal is dedicated to all the ladies out there.

The Royal Exchange has just unveiled a tasty, new cocktail menu with a strong feminine bent. The Financial District’s favorite bar & grill is pouring female-friendly libations like the Royal Punch, the Passionate Kiss, the Blueberry Martini, the Chocolate Martini, the Angel Food Cake Martini, and a variety of champagne cocktails. Best of all, these female-friendly beverages are just $6.75 – ALL DAY LONG!

With prices like that, I think it’s fair say to that this new cocktail program has legs!

WHEN: Every Monday – Friday.

11am – 11pm.

WHERE: Royal Exchange
301 Sacramento St. @ Front

Each month, Tres Agaves welcomes a tequila distillery to host a tasting during a very special sit down dinner.

For $75 guests can enjoy a 5-course meal prepared by Chef Kelvin Ott that includes a delicious smoked rack of lamb rubbed with achiote, as well as tequila sampling, endless margaritas & great entertainment. This month’s featured distillery is Pueblo Viejo, which is the only female-owned and operated tequila brand in the world. Carmen Villarreal, owner of Pueblo Viejo, will be the guest of honor this Thursday and will answer all your tequila questions.

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP ASAP to ashley@tresagaves.com.

WHEN: Thursday, February 18th. 6:30pm – 9:30pm.

WHERE: Tres Agaves
130 Townsend St. @ 2nd

WHEN: Valid February 16th – 27th.

WHERE: E & O Trading Company

314 Sutter St. @ Grant

Donato Enoteca will host a celebration for famed Italian winemaker Bruno De Conciliis of Viticoltori De Conciliis Winery on Sunday, February 21st.

Executive Chef Donato Scotti will create a five-course menu of dishes that highlight the bounty of the Campania region (the birthplace of pizza!) and complement each of De Conciliis’ wines for the evening. Conciliis will be pouring five of his own vintages to share with guests at the dinner: Selim Spumante, Donna Luna Paestum Fiano, Antece Paestum Fiano, Donna Luna Paestum Aglianico and Naima Paestum Aglianico.

Dinner + wine pairings is $70 per person.

WHEN: Sunday, February 21st.

6pm – 10pm.

WHERE: Donato Enoteca

1041 Middlefield Rd.in Redwood City

Chef Gregory Short and Master Sommelier Alan Murray are teaming up for a series of seasonal wine dinners at Masa’s.

Next Monday’s 4-course Winter Menu combines Chef Short’s inventive dishes with a selection of wines hand-picked by Murray. Dishes include: Winter Citrus Salad; Sauteed Alaskan Halibut; Braised Prime Beef Shortribs; Chilled Mandarin Cointreau Souffle.

The four-course dinner with wine pairing is $135 per person. Both Murray and Short will be on hand to present each course and inform diners about the inspiration behind the pairings.

WHEN: Monday, February 22nd. 5:30pm – 9:30pm.

WHERE: Masa’s

648 Bush St. @ Stockton

Calling all night owls!

Home Restaurant has just introduced a new late night happy hour (Sunday – Thursday). Enjoy $5 bar snacks like Mini-corn dogs; Nachos, Home’s famous Mac & Cheese, and Bread Pudding. And wash it all down with $4 cocktails including their Blueberry Lemon Drop, Classic Margarita, and Apple Martini.

When it comes to great late night treats, there’s no place like Home!

WHEN: Every Sunday – Thursday. 10pm – Midnight.

WHERE: Home Restaurant

2100 Market St. @ Church