by Kevin Blum, City Dish

ALL THE BEST HAPPY HOURS AROUND THE BAY…

1) $2 Tuesdays at The Ambassador

The Ambassador is turning Tuesday in to the best night of the week.

The swank Tendernob lounge offers $2 well drinks & beers from 6pm – closing. Plus, guests can nibble on tasty $2 bar bites until 10pm. And at 8pm, DJ Kool Karlo spins the night away for your listening pleasure. Every day should be as fun as Tuesday!

Here’s a happy hour with plenty of spice.

Gaylord’s in the Embarcadero Center is offering free appetizers with happy hour (4pm – 7pm) all week long. Order a $4 beer or $6 well cocktail or glass of wine, and you’ll be treated to a variety of complimentary Indian delights, including: Vegetable Pakoras, Chicken wings Tandori, Cocktail Samosa (vegetarian), and Assorted Naan. The restaurant also offers parking validation in the Embarcadero Center garage.

Tequila fans – take note!

Monday is National Margarita Day. And from 3pm – 6pm, Tacolicious will be offering mouthwatering margarita and tequila specials. For just $9, you can enjoy a Corrido margarita and a shot of single barrel extra anejo which has been aged for 3 years (some bars charge $25 bucks for this shot). So don’t miss out on this great deal/fiesta!

Tweservation is hosting a special event next Wednesday, March 3rd at Coda.

The first 30 people who rsvp will receive a complimentary glass of wine, beer or cocktail from the bar menu. Plus, there will be live jazz to get you through the night. And if you stay for dinner, Coda will waive the $5 cover charge for anyone ordering the special 3 course prix-fixe menu ($35). Preston Vineyards will also be offering a free wine tasting from 6pm – 7:30pm and an opportunity to purchase wines by the glass. RSVP for the event using your Twitter ID and password. * Maximum 2 people per rsvp (for complimentary drink offer).

Unwind with Indulge Food & Wine Events this Wednesday at Eastside West. Nosh on delicious bites like Wagyu Kobe Beef sliders, Fried Chicken Sliders, Ahi Tuna Tartar Tostadas, and a sinfully delicious French Fry station. Then wash it all down with specialty VeeV cocktails and wines from Cellar No. 8.

Added bonus: if you can guess the secret ingredient in Eastside West’s Salmon Bruschetta, you’ll have a chance to win a free 90-minute massage at Therapeia in Pacific Heights. This party’s not to be missed! Tickets are $35.

Bottlenotes’ 2nd annual “Around the World in 80 Sips” wine tasting lets wine enthusiasts explore the world of wine in their own backyard at Crushpad Winery. Bottlenotes gives local wine enthusiasts an affordable opportunity to taste wines from traditional and emerging wine regions around the world – including France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, California, Israel, Lebanon and even Thailand. Admission includes Artisanal Premium Cheeses, bread and charcuterie by Lev Delaney, and TCHO chocolate.

Tickets are $60. Use promo code “CITYDISH“ and save $10!