Pacific Catch, one of my family's favorite spots for fish and grilled artichokes, is keeping busy this month. In the Corte Madera location, live island music performed by Ka'ala returns every first and third Saturday of the month on the patio, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Cinco de Mayo, you can find specials for $5.55. At 9th Avenue and Corte Madera, get a taco with a Pacifico or Corona, an agave margarita, or Baja shrimp ceviche; at Chestnut Street, get a taco with a Pacifico or Baja shrimp ceviche.
In preparation of Strawberry Week which celebrates this seasonal favorite fruit, Pacific Catch will present their strawberry mojito and strawberry halibut ceviche at 9th Avenue and Corte Madera on Mother's Day. They will have strawberry mimosas on Chestnut Street. If you can't make it this Sunday, don't worry. Stop by 9th Avenue from May 14th through May 24th, and taste executive chef Chandon Clenard's strawberry halibut ceviche, strawberry mojito and Thai pancake which are featured in the Strawberry Week Commemorative Cookbook. Pay for your meal with your Visa Signature Card and receive a complimentary copy, while supplies last. Go here for a list of other restaurants participating in Strawberry Week.
That's not all. During the entire month of May, receive a free baja shrimp ceviche when you order an entree valued at $12.95 or more. All you have to do is subscribe to their e-newsletter, print out the May issue and present it to your server.
Finally, when you order dessert at any location this month, Pacific Catch will donate $1 to the World of Children organization.
The third annual SF Cocktail Week kicks off on May 11th and runs through the 18th. You can purchase tickets to a myriad of fun events including a kickoff gala at Le Colonial's upstairs lounge; the U.S. Bartenders' Guild National Competition at Harry Denton's Starlight Room; Ferry Plaza Farmers Market inspired cocktails in the CUESA kitchen; cocktails, spirits and bartending classes from the Bay Area's top mixologists; drinks and snacks at Epic Roasthouse; a North Beach historical cocktail and bar crawl hosted by Tablehopper's Marcia Gagliardi; a stop at one of my personal favorites, The Alembic, on Haight; and a closing party at Jardinière.
Hotdogs sure are the rave these days, and today, Let's Be Frank opens on Steiner near Chestnut Street, not too far, interestingly, from What's Up Dog on Filbert Street. Just look for the mustard yellow and ketchup-y red exterior. UrbanDaddy mentions that the interior has finer features including wood and steel accents designed by Cass Calder Smith who also did La Mar's swanky digs.
Urban Tavern at the Hilton in Union Square is introducing their First Annual Mother's Day Brunch Buffet on May 10th. Special items will include mincemeat stuffed Niman Ranch pork loin, sautéed California halibut, wild mushroom quiche and sourdough French toast with warm strawberry-rhubarb jam. They will also have a three-course prix fixe dinner menu for $29.95 with an optional wine pairing for $19.50 more. Complimentary five-hour parking with brunch or dinner. They are also launching their kids' program for 4 to 12 year-olds. They have a new menu that includes an entree, starch, veggie and dessert for $10, plus they loan out portable DVD players so your children can watch shows like Scooby Doo and Felix the Cat while they eat. In addition, they are running monthly art contests for your aspiring Rockwells and Warhols. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Academy of Sciences and their artwork will be showcased in the restaurant's window for a month. At the end of the year, one lucky child will win two tickets to Universal Studios and a weekend stay at a Hilton property.
Have a lovely week, people!
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