Eatin’ and Drinkin’ Well (for Less)

the tablehopper | 4:07 pm | September 17, 2009 | Deals, Foodie 411

Metro Café 311 in the Lower Haight/Divisadero Corridor has launched a wickedly affordable $25 three-course prix-fixe deal, and here’s the best part: you can order anything you want on the menu, all night, any night. You could start with an app of roasted beets and goat cheese, escargot in puff pastry, or grilled squid with white beans; mains include duck confit, braised lamb shank, or grilled wild salmon, and there’s also a cheeseburger.

• 311 Divisadero St. at Page, 415-552-0903.

Poleng Lounge now serving lunch

Poleng Lounge is now open for lunch! The menu will highlight Asian street food, served in ready-to-go biodegradable containers. Dishes include a glass noodle salad, chicken adobo, ma po tofu, and more. You can see the menu o’ deliciousness here; all items are $8. The lunch service is designed to be efficient and quick: just order from the cashier/bartender, get your number, take a seat wherever you want, and your food will be brought out to you. (Later in the month, chef Tim Luym will be unveiling a line of tea-oriented pastries.) Lunch is served from 11am–4pm.

• 1751 Fulton Ave. at Masonic, 415-441-1751.

Starting Tuesday September 15th, Jardinière is kicking off a Curtain Time “Mid”-Night Special that will run indefinitely. The mid-night special will run in the J Lounge from 8pm–10pm on Tuesday through Saturday nights and will feature the following $8 cocktails: the Martinez, Tippler’s Delight, Tequila Crusta, and the Bay Area Burro. The evening will also feature appetizer specials for $8 or less.

• 300 Grove St. at Franklin, 415-861-5555.

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