Open Mic Mondays at Maria Maria

Get ready to step up to the mic!

Although “American Idol” tryouts are still a few months away, start rehearsing now at Maria Maria every Monday night from 8:30pm – midnight. John Korty will play host for the evening and both vocal and acoustic artists are encouraged to belt out their best tunes during a 10 minute set.

If you are not a self-proclaimed songbird or still suffer from stage fright, come in on Wednesdays for trivia night beginning at 7:30pm. First place trivia winners will earn a $75 gift card, which will more than cover Maria Maria’s signature margaritas and munchies.

WHEN: Mondays. 8:30pm – 12am.

Trivia Night: Wednesdays: 7:30pm.

WHERE: Maria Maria
651 E. Blithedale Ave. in Mill Valley

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Embarcadero Center’s Tree Lighting + Winter Wonderland

Embarcadero Center is brightening the holidays this Friday with their Annual Tree Lighting + Winter Wonderland; a perfect event to share with the family.

At the Holiday Ice Rink, theyll feature a host of fun activities for the kids, including Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, plus performances by local musicians brought to you by 102.1 KDFC, and a spectacular fireworks finale. But thats not all, after the Embarcadero Building Lighting, stroll inside the Hyatt Regency for their traditional Tree Lighting, with performances from Wicked and The Lollipop Guild, and guests from San Francisco Ballets Nutcracker, the Velveteen Rabbit, and Scrooge himself from A.C.T.s A Christmas Carol.

Guests will receive 4 hours of free parking starting at 4pm.

WHEN: This Friday, November 20th. 4pm – 7:30pm.

WHERE: Justin Herman Plaza

1 Market St./Embarcadero Center

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Trader Vic’s $39 Hawaiian Luau

Kick off the weekend Polynesian-style!

Trader Vic’s is hosting an all-you-can-eat luau for $39, with $3 Mai Tais. The menu includes several Island-themed salad options. But of course, the main attraction will be the Kalua Pig marinated in orange, garlic, and oregano. There will also be Chicken & Fish Lau Lau wrapped in a ti-leaf bouquet; braised Whole Chicken Adobo style with hula hula beans; Hawaiian style Kalbi short ribs with ginger kimchi; and Sweet Potato & Haupia pie with Kona chocolate shavings; and Coconut Creme Crulee.
Call (510) 653-3400 to make reservations!

WHEN: Friday, November 20th. 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

WHERE: Trader Vic’s
9 Anchor Dr. in Emeryville

Kevin Blum is the editor of SF City Dish, a website and weekly e-guide that spotlights the Bay Area’s best happy hours, dinner deals, and events. If you’re looking for a great place to eat, drink, or play in the Bay – City Dish will help you find it.

LarkCreekSteak’s $49 Thanksgiving Day Feast

Gobble gobble!

LarkCreekSteak, Westfield San Francisco Centre’s popular farm-to-table restaurant, will open its doors for the first time on Thanksgiving Day. A special prix fixe three-course menu with multiple options will be offered, highlighting the regions bountiful array of top quality producers. For starters, guests can choose from a Little Gem Wedge, Sonoma Liberty Duck Terrine or Roasted Pumpkin and Hazelnut Soup. Entrees include Roast Turkey with Fennel Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Certified Angus Prime Rib or Wood-Grilled “Fresh Fish.” Guests will be delighted with traditional dessert offerings like Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie, Bread Pudding or Apple-Cranberry Crisp.

Seatings from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The price is $49 per person, $24 for children under 10; & no charge for children 3 and under.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26th. 2:30pm – 6:30pm.

WHERE: LarkCreekSteak
Westfield San Francisco Centre
845 Market St.
For reservations, call (415) 593-4100

Kevin Blum is the editor of SF City Dish, a website and weekly e-guide that spotlights the Bay Area’s best happy hours, dinner deals, and events. If you’re looking for a great place to eat, drink, or play in the Bay – City Dish will help you find it.

California Closets’ Open House

Here’s an Open House you don’t want to miss!

For over 30 years, California Closets has set the standard for custom home storage and innovative design and use of space. And beginning November 16th, they’re opening their doors in San Francisco! Stop by CA Closets’ new showroom on 675 Townsend St. (through Nov. 21st). All guests will be entered to win daily $1,000 gift certificates to organize any room in your house. Plus, there will be plenty of tasty treats to nibble on from neighborhood eateries. So swing on by for complimentary bites + inspiring storage designs.

WHEN: November 16 – 21. 9am – 6pm.

WHERE: California Closets SF Showroom
675 Townsend St.

Kevin Blum is the editor of SF City Dish, a website and weekly e-guide that spotlights the Bay Area’s best happy hours, dinner deals, and events. If you’re looking for a great place to eat, drink, or play in the Bay – City Dish will help you find it.

Mill Valley Wine Tasting Party

Who loves vino?

Get ready for Piazza DAngelo’s next Italian wine tasting party. What better way to kick off Indian summer than with some great vino, food, and friends? This months wines are from the Cantela Winery in Puglia. Guests will get to taste 2 white wines, 1 rose, and 2 reds. One of the wine producers will be on hand to answer all your questions. There will be plenty of complimentary apps from Chef Massimo to pair with the wines.

Tickets are just $25 (plus 20% gratutity). RSVP ASAP to rsvp@sfcitydish.com

WHEN: Next Thursday, Nov. 18th. 7pm – 9pm.

WHERE: Piazza D’Angelo
22 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley

(415) 388-2000

Kevin Blum is the editor of SF City Dish, a website and weekly e-guide that spotlights the Bay Area’s best happy hours, dinner deals, and events. If you’re looking for a great place to eat, drink, or play in the Bay – City Dish will help you find it.

Ghirardelli Square Hosts 45th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

It’s time to get lit for the holiday season!

Join famed meteorologist Roberta Gonzales, Santa, and several others at Ghirardelli Square for the 45th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27th. The tree lighting will be the culmination of a day of free, live entertainment and festivities that will help everyone get in the holiday spirit after their turkey comas have worn off.

WHEN: Friday, November 27th. 5:30pm.

WHERE: Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point

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Gourmet Thanksgiving To-Go From Bristol Farms Market

Don’t want to slave all day in the kitchen for Thanksgiving dinner?

Bristol Farms gourmet market is offering a delectable to-go menu for the holiday season. The mouthwatering menu includes family favorites including: Whole Roasted Turkey ($5.29/lb.); Honey Spiral Ham ($8.99/lb); Boneless Turkey Breast ($9.99/lb.); Roasted Goose ($14.00/lb.); Roasted Pork Loin ($12.99/lb.); Poached Salmon Fillet ($26.99/lb.); and Bristol Farms Prime Rib ($24.99/lb.). Side dishes include a variety of stuffings such as Sundried Cherry Pistachio Stuffing ($7.99/lb.) and Cornbread Stuffing ($6.99 lb.). Bristol Farms will also feature a selection of potato dishes, vegetables, Bristol Signature Sides, relishes, sauces and traditional desserts such as Apple Cobbler ($29.99) and Pumpkin Crumb Pie ($29.99). Call (888) 726-7271 to place your order today (thru Nov. 22nd). Customers can pick up their orders on Wednesday, November 25 from 9:30am – 9pm. The store will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

WHEN: Valid thru Nov. 22nd.

WHERE: Bristol Farms Market
Westfield San Francisco Centre

Place Your Order Today!

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This Thurs: 49ers Tailgate @ ACME and Jippidy Happy Hour @ Sloane

49ers Tailgate Party at ACME

ACME Chophouse is holding an indoor Tailgate Party this Thursday to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Chicago Bears in a rare Thursday night home football game.

ACME Hour Happy Hour specials will run in the bar and lounge area from 4:30pm 10pm. Guests can enjoy $3 draft beers; $4 select wines by the glass; and $5 ACME Hour Specialty Drinks. There will be plenty of tailgating treats (priced at $5) including: Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs; Grassfed Beef Burger Sliders; Dungeness Crab Sliders with Olive Tartar Sauce; Organic Falafel Sliders with Cardamom Onion Yogurt Sauce; 4505 Meats Hot Dogs with Housemade Pickle Relish; and more.

WHEN: This Thursday, Nov. 12th. 4:30pm – 10pm.

WHERE: ACME Chophouse
24 Willie Mays Plaza (@ AT & T Park)

Jippidy’s Happy Hour at Sloane

Get ready for your close-up this Thursday!

Jippidy.com (the Bay Area’s video Yellow Pages) is celebrating their 4th Happy Hour this Thursday at Sloane, SOMA’s newest hot spot. Guests will be treated to $5 Lotus Vodka cocktails all night. Plus, there will be tasty silent auction, where folks can win gift certificates to popular Mission restaurants. Bids start at 75% OFF for Monk’s Kettle, Dosa on Valencia, CONDUIT & more!

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 12th. 5pm – 8pm.

WHERE: Sloane
1525 Mission St. @ 11th

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Supersize Your Dinner for Just $8.50 at Alioto’s

Alioto’s Restaurant introduces new fare and a chance for people watching their budgets (but not their waistlines) to “just add an appetizer and dessert” for only $8.50 extra.

Diners can take any entrée and make it into a three-course meal between 4pm until closing, 7-days-a-week. For an additional $8.50, choose between eight appetizers, including house made New England Style Clam Chowder, Local Bay Shrimp Cocktail, Alioto’s Fried Calamari or Fried Bay Shrimp, Baked Stuffed Artichoke with Sicilian breadcrumbs, Organic Green Salad, Baked Clams with Sicilian Breadcrumbs, or Dungeness Crab Mornay. For desserts diners can choose between Sicilian Cannoli, Tiramisu, Orange Scented Crème Caramel, Fruit Sorbetto or Ice Cream.

WHEN: Available daily. 4pm – 10pm.

WHERE: Alioto’s Restaurant
8 Fisherman’s Wharf

Kevin Blum is the editor of SF City Dish, a website and weekly e-guide that spotlights the Bay Area’s best happy hours, dinner deals, and events. If you’re looking for a great place to eat, drink, or play in the Bay – City Dish will help you find it.