Get Happy!
More Happy Hours from Kevin Blum, City Dish
1) Bollywood Happy Hour at Sakoon
Head over to Sakoon in Mountain View for their new Bollywood Happy Hour (Mon – Fri).
Enjoy $5 movie-themed cocktails like Monsoon Wedding and Kamasutra; $2 beers on tap; $4.99 berry-filled White Sangria; and half-price bar bites. Plus, Sakoon will be providing Happy Hour patrons with complimentary Indian Nachos (made with tortillas, smoked paprika, roasted cumin powder, chat masala, red onions, jalapeno peppers, Monterey jack cheese, and other tasty ingredients). After one bite, you’ll be hooked.
* Indian nachos are free with purchase of a beverage.
WHEN: Every Monday – Friday. 5pm – 7pm.
WHERE: Sakoon @ 357 Castro St. in Downtown Mountain View
2) McCormick & Kuleto’s Tax Relief
McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant is offering a unique Tax Relief on the most taxing day of the year.
Now Uncle Sam won’t be the only one profiting from the close of tax season. On April 15th, guests who visit the bars at either McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant or Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto (in Berkeley) will receive a Tax Relief Dining Certificate good for $10.40 off their next dinner.
And on Friday, April 16th, both restaurants will be feting tax professionals by offering a FREE dessert with the purchase of any entrée. Professionals need only turn in a business card indicating that they are a tax preparer, CPA, accountant or on staff at such a business.
WHEN: This Thursday & Friday, April 15th and 16th. 11:30am – 10pm
WHERE: McCormick & Kuleto’s in Ghirardelli Square – 900 N. Point St.
3) E & O Trading Co.’s $13 Satay Lunch + Happy Hour Giveaway
Beginning April 12th, E&O Trading Company San Francisco is launching Satay Your Way, a delicious new lunch option where you can mix and match your choice of four Satays: Chicken, Portobello Mushroom, Prawn, and Steak on a bed of rice, accompanied with pickled vegetables and cookies to go - all for $13!
Join E & O this Monday, April 12th to sample their satays for FREE during happy hour.
The Satay celebration lasts all month long through April 30th.
WHEN: Every Monday – Friday. 11:30am – 2pm (thru April 30th).
WHERE: E & O Trading Company at 314 Sutter St. @ Grant
4) Dinner For 2 + Bottle of Wine for $60 at Sauce
Tuesday is Date Night at Sauce!.
Every Tuesday for April and May the popular Hayes Valley restaurant is serving a three-course prix fix menu for two, paired with a bottle of wine for just $60. That’s right, a bottle of wine and three-course dinner for two people for 60 bucks! The menu and wine will change weekly. This week’s menu includes: Maine Lobster Ravioli with Buttery Broth; Rib Eye Au Poivre with Au Gratin Potatoes & Broccolini with Bacon Cheese Fondue; Homemade Blueberry Pie with Streusel Topping & Vanilla Bean ice Cream to share; and a bottle Chateau De La Tuilerie red blend. The Wine alone is a $30 value.
This deal can’t be beat! More info here.
WHEN: Every Tuesday (thru May). 5pm – Midnight.
WHERE: Sauce on 131 Gough St. @ Oak
5) A Taste of Tequila and Tamales By the Bay
Celebrate two of Mexico’s gifts to the world: tequila and tamales.
“A Taste of Tequila and Tamales by the Bay” is this Sunday at Fort Mason. Guests can taste the city’s best tamales and sample premium tequilas. Watch “mixologists” compete for Best Cocktail in the Tequila Rocks competition, hosted by Don Julio Tequila and Tres Agaves restaurant! The entire afternoon will benefit the Benchmark Institute.
Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Buy Tickets Here
WHEN: This Sunday, April 18th. From 12pm to 4:30pm.
WHERE: Fort Mason Center
6) Win Free Tix to Kiwi Wine Tasting + Roundtrip Airfare to New Zealand
Win 2 free tickets to New Zealand Wine Discovery this Saturday, April 17th (12pm – 3pm) at the InterContinental San Francisco.
Plus, KGO Radio is hosting a contest to win two round-trip airfares to beautiful New Zealand – home of Lord of the Rings, Flight of the Conchords, and some of the world’s best wine. Simply go to KGO’s contest website, enter your contact info, and you’re just clicks away from a fabulous vacation, courtesy of New Zealand Wine, Air New Zealand, and Tourism New Zealand. The contest runs thru April 17th.
WHEN: Saturday, April 17th. 12pm – 3pm
WHERE: InterContinental San Francisco Hotel @ 888 Howard St.
7) Chile Tasting Party at Charanga
Charanga invites you to spice things up this Tuesday night.
During this first evening of the Pantry Items Tasting, you will taste the difference between ancho, pasilla, guajillo chiles and other less-well known varieties. Guests will learn about how these chiles are prepared and what dishes best showcase each flavor. After the tasting, you are welcome to stay at Charanga for a $30 prix-fixe dinner featuring a six-plate tasting menu showcasing one of the 6 chiles you’ve learned about.
To make a dinner reservation, call Charanga at (415) 282-1813 and mention Slow Food Dinner.
More info here.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 13th. 6pm – 8pm.
WHERE: Charanga at 2351 Mission St. @ 18th
