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More Happy Hours from Kevin Blum, City Dish

1) 99 Cent Oyster Happy Hour at the New Art’s Tapas + Sushi Lounge

Here’s the best, new happy hour to hit the Marina/Cow Hollow neighborhood.

The newly revamped Art’s Tapas + Sushi Lounge is offering 99 cent oysters every day (5:30pm – 7pm). The happy hour menu also includes $5 sushi rolls and $5 chicken wings and other small plates. And you can wash it all down with $2.50 draft beers, $3 well drinks, and $4 glasses of wine. And here’s something I never thought I’d say about a restaurant – it has free parking (located in the back on Lombard St.). This sexy, Toyko-inspired cocktail lounge officially relaunches this week. Be sure to check it out!

WHEN: 5:30pm – 7pm & 9pm – 12am (available daily).
WHERE: Art’s Tapas + Sushi Lounge
2353 Lombard St. @ Pierce

Check out their video here

2) Paella + Wine Tasting Party – $20

Que Syrah, a quaint, family-run wine bar in West Portal, is hosting a Paella party this Saturday from 5 – 8PM. The owners, Stephanie and Keith McCardall, are a husband and wife team who specialize in small-production wines from around the world.

The event is $20 per person (no reservations required, just walk-in!). Admission includes: paella, tapas, and a tasting of 6 unique Iberian wines. The importers of the wines will also be there pouring and talking about the wines.

WHEN: This Saturday, April 24th. 5pm – 8pm.
WHERE: Que Syrah Wine Bar
230 West Portal Ave.

More info here

3) $30 “Wicked” Dinner at First Crush

If you’re looking for a quick, delicious bite before “Wicked,” follow the yellow brick road to First Crush.

The romantic Union Square restaurant is offering a Wicked Dinner menu for all ticket holders. Enjoy a fabulous 3-course dinner for just $30. This deal is now good for all SHN shows.

The 3-course menu features: 1st course: (choice of) Daily Soup; Chilled Organic Beet Salad; or Crush Salad. 2nd Course: (choice of) Crispy Anson Mills Polenta Cake; House Made Pasta; Pan Roasted Hawaiian Walu; and Roasted Organic Half Chicken. Dessert: White Chocolate Bread Pudding; Seasonal Sorbet; or Chef’s Daily Dessert.

* Diners must show their theater tickets in order to redeem the special.

WHEN: Available on performance nights – 5:30pm – 7pm.
WHERE: First Crush
101 Cyril Magnin St.

View Complete Menu Here

4) Underground Sounds & Spilled Secrets Party at Cafe du Nord

Mister Archer presents Underground Sounds & Spilled Secrets at Cafe du Nord.
Sip a few cocktails and rock out to the Highway Robbers and Marc Mazzoni (who has performed with Dispatch). All late night revelers will receive the free grab bag of Mister Archer local discoveries including: Parker’s Crazy Cookies, Taylor Stitch, Smitten Ice Cream, Marine Layer, Cosentino Winery and more. The kitchen will also be open for the hungry masses (think Mini burgers and mini corndogs).
RSVP is required for free admission.

WHEN: This Thursday, April 22nd. 7:30pm – Close
WHERE: Cafe du Nord
2174 Market St. @ Sanchez

More info here

5) Cheap Drinks + Bargain Bites on Upper Divisadero

Toast Earth Day this Thursday with cheap drinks + bargain bites on Upper Divisadero Street.

Enjoy tasty treats all night long at these fine Lower Pac Heights establishments:

Solstice Lounge – $2 Scrimshaw Pilsner drafts, $4 Four Roses Bourbon cocktails, $7 Tacos Two-Ways, $10 Kobe Sliders w/Fries.

Tortilla Heights – $2 Tecate cans, $4 Milagro Tequila shots, $3 Tamales.

Godzilla Sushi – 1/2 price Spicy tuna rolls, 1/2 price House Sake.

The Fishbowl – $3 Tecate drafts, 4 Kamikaze shots for $10.

Frankie’s Bohemian Cafe – $4 Krusovice Drafts, $5 Buffalo Strips.

Tataki Sushi – $5 Sapporo & Asahi.

Lion Pub – 1/2 priced drinks all night long.

WHEN: This Thursday, April 22nd (Earth Day). 5pm – Last Call
WHERE: Upper Divisadero (between Sacramento and Bush St.)

More info here

6) Beer +  Dessert Pairing/Party

Beer pairs beautifully with pastry!

Thorough Bread and Pasty is hosting a Suds & Sweets event this Saturday. Join sommelier Raj Dev as he guides you through a series of more than twelve pairings, including 6 beers and 6 pastries. Tickets may be purchased by calling Laura at 650.589.5784.

This event is limited to 30 ticket holding adults (21+) who love to taste and learn. We encourage you to have a light dinner before joining the party. But make sure you save room for dessert!

WHEN: This Saturday, April 24th.
8pm – 9:30pm.
WHERE: Thorough Bread & Pastry
248 Church St. @ 15th

More info here

7) Fillmore Art & Music Crawl

Head to the Fillmore District for the first annual Fillmore Art Walk. Enjoy live outdoor and indoor music (by bands like Jazz Mafia, Hot Pocket, and Mug Push), the work of local artists and fashion designers (displayed in Fillmore Street restaurants and clubs), and public street art.

There will also be discounted drinks and food specials at Fillmore Street establishments such as 1300 on Fillmore, Yoshi’s, Boom Boom Room, and Sheba Piano Lounge.

WHEN: This Friday, April 23rd. 6pm – 12am.
WHERE: The Fillmore District
(between Eddy and Sutter)

More Info Here

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