“Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.” - W.C. Fields
Late Night Happy Hour at DOSA
Satisfy your late night munchies with late night Happy Hour at DOSA on Valencia and Fillmore, from 9 to 11 pm every Monday through Thursday and 9pm to midnight every Friday through Sunday. Enjoy South Indian snacks such as Spiced Nuts ($3) and Idli Fries ($6) served alongside specially-priced beer, wine, and cocktails such as Kingfisher Lager ($4), Firestone DBA ($4), or a Bengali Gimlet, made with Tanqueray Rangpur gin, curried nectar, and fresh lime, served up for $8. // 1700 Fillmore and 995 Valencia, dosasf.com
Taco Tuesday at Presidio Social Club
Pair Partida Tequila cocktails with Executive Chef Wes Shaw's tacos this Tuesday at Presidio Social Club's "Partida on the Patio" series, which continues through August. In addition to Shaw's Shrimp and Mahi Mahi tacos for $5 each, you'll find Summer Squash & Mexican Cheese Quesadillas for $12 and Chips and Guacamole for $8. To wash them down, Bartender Scott Brody will be serving up two special cocktails made with Partida Tequila, dubbed Dr. Tequila and Nuevo Antigua. // 563 Ruger Street, presidiosocialclub.com
New Brunch Cocktails at Central Kitchen
If you haven't yet visited Central Kitchen for Sunday brunch, you've got six new reasons to try it now. They've added half a dozen new cocktails to the brunch menu, all named for local landmarks. Stow Lake is made with Fino sherry, dolin blanc, hazelnut, nectarine, and grapefruit. Bodega Bay features Death & Taxes black lager and coffee ice cream to create a dark, rich, and creamy drink. And Baker Beach combines peach, cinnamon, and bubble wine for a bright, fruity flavor. Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30am to 2pm. // 3000 20th Street, centralkitchensf.com
Sushi Session at PABU
Impress your friends by mastering the art of sushi at PABU this Saturday, from 2 to 3pm. The $95 sushi session includes hands-on instruction from PABU's expert sushi chefs on the various types of sushi, knife skills needed to properly cut sushi, rolling technique, and more. The class also includes a welcome cocktail and, of course, sushi tastings. // Call 415.668.7228 to make reservations. 101 California Street, pabuizakaya.com
Sweet Tea Cocktail at Bluestem Brasserie
The hot summer weather of late has us longing for sweet iced tea, and Bluestem Brasserie is ready to oblige. Their Sweet Tea cocktail, made with Maker's Mark, honey bourbon, lemon, peach, and iced tea, packs a refreshing punch. Hurry on in before Karl the Fog returns from vacation. // One Yerba Buena Lane, bluestembrasserie.com
Send drinking suggestions to renee@grassrootspr.com.
