BBQ Oyster Time, Golden Gate Anniversary Eats & More
Fish Story’s Barbecued Oysters
Fish Story in Napa has introduced a fun new “Happy Hour” on Friday and Saturday afternoons, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m, that’s all about the barbecue.
Just in time for these warmer days ahead, the restaurant is grilling Rock Cod soft tacos ($4) and Drake’s Bay oysters with chili butter ($2) and your choice of three relishes.
Enjoy those noshes with $2.50 draft beer and $5 artisan tap wines.
Sweets and Libations to Celebrate the Golden Gate Bridge
Restaurants are already getting in on the celebrating for the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s landmark Golden Gate Bridge on May 27.
Head to Jardiniere restaurant in San Francisco on May 23 when cocktail writer Camper English will be behind the bar, pouring the GG75, a riff on the French 75. It’s a mix of California sparkling wine, Campari, simple syrup, orange bitters and blood orange juice to give the cocktail a hue similar to that of the iconic bridge.
The cocktail is $10. Sales will benefit Hands on the Bay Area, a non-profit that encourages San Franciscans to volunteer, learn and lead their communities.
If you plan to take in the May 27 fireworks show in San Francisco, Greens Restaurant, with its bird’s-eye-view of the festivities, is the perfect place to do so.
The vegetarian restaurant will offer two dinner seatings that night. The first, 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m., features an a la carte menu, but no viewing of the fireworks from the restaurant dining room. It’s designed more for folks who want to eat before they walk down to the Marina for an outside view.
The second seating, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., will serve up a four-course $75 prix fixe, plus viewing of the fireworks. Reservations for this seating must be made by calling the restaurant directly at (415) 771-6222.
For a sweet taste of the event, Greens also has designed a Golden Gate Bridge short bread cookie with royal icing. The cookies are available for $3.75 at the “Greens To Go” counter at the restaurant.
SusieCakes bakeries have also gotten in on the act.
Its Marina district locale in San Francisco and its Marin County site in Greenbrae are offering up limited edition Golden Gate Bridge cookies ($3) and even a three-tier Golden Gate layer cake for $395 that serves 100.
SF Chinatown Walking Tour
Join cookbook author and San Francisco native, Joyce Jue, for a walking tour of San Francisco’s famous Chinatown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23.
You’ll enjoy stops at cafes, tea rooms, a historic temple and outdoor produce stands. The tour concludes with a sampling of dim sum.
The tour is $100 per person. To reserve a spot, call Ramekins Culinary School at (707) 933-0450.
More: My Q&A with Chef Annie Somerville of Greens Restaurant
oh boy does those oysters ever look so good.
that is one of my all time favorite ways to eat oysters.
lucky you!
cute cookies too
Oh my goodness this all just looks awesome! I always love reading your posts. They transport me back to our time living in the area and enjoying all the wonderful food San Francisco has to offer!
What a festive cake to celebrate the GGB!
I did not know that GGB is 75th Anniversary this year. The cake and the cookies are amazing! I want one… My husband would love to go eat those oysters (oysters are the only food I probably don’t want to and can’t eat). 🙂
I remember I was here when the bridge turned 50! Aiiiiieeee! 😉
Thanks for the shout-out!
I had no idea the Golden Gate Bridge has only been up for 75 years. I thought it’s been much longer. What a fun celebration this will be. Wish I could be there.
I love SF. In fact of all the places we could have gone for our honeymoon 28 years ago May 20th we both chose SF. We spent it in Boston this year for our daughters college graduation.
Looking forward to reading about the event after it happens right here.
Great timing! 😉 Yay, Golden Gate Bridge anniversary and fireworks!
Those golden gate bridge treats are the cutest!