Power Lunching (and Dinner-ing)

the tablehopper | 10:40 am | March 23, 2009 | Foodie 411, South of Market

Luce

The sleek Luce restaurant at the InterContinental has launched the “Power Lunch,” a gourmet three-course lunch for $20.09 (tax and gratuity not included). If you have to be out of there in an hour, let them know, because they can make it happen. Offered Monday through Friday, the “Power Lunch” menu may include: Capay Farms assorted greens with breakfast radishes and cranberries or lentil soup and Truffle Tremor goat cheese; braised pork belly “Vietnamese sandwich” with cilantro, mint, and jalapeño, or grilled chicken “BLT” with basil aioli, or butternut squash risotto and chanterelles, or short rib pappardelle and wild mushrooms; and to finish, Nutella pot de crème or yogurt mousse with tangerine gelée and sable Breton.

• 888 Howard St. at 5th St., 415-616-6633.

Restaurant Michael Mina has launched a pre-theater dining menu (available before 6pm Tue–Sat) and a new lounge menu that is offered all evening Tue–Sat. The pre-theater menu provides the choice of three savory courses for $55 (which includes the classic Ahi tuna tartare and lobster pot pie—the rabbit confit tortellini with black trumpet mushrooms caught my eye) and the option of three paired wine tastes for $20.

• 335 Powell St. at Geary, 415-397-9222.

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