The 5 places you should be eating and drinking this week.
CIA's Debut Pop-Up Restaurant
The Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena is kicking off a series of hosted pop-up restaurants with a debut appearance from Twenty Five Lusk this week. The menu—created by Executive Chef Matthew Dolan, a CIA alum—will include: Savory Cauliflower Crème Brûlée; Salt Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad; Yellowfin Tuna Terrine; Schnitzel Of Sturgeon; Maine Lobster Risotto; Chicken Fried Quail; and Spiced Chocolate Truffle Cake for dessert.
September 11 - 13: 5:30 - 9pm, CIA's Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, 2555 Main Street, St. Helena. Make reservations here.
La Urbana's 1-Year Anniversary
La Urbana is turning one, and celebrating with a week's worth of festivities including a special prix fixe menu, the start of all-day brunch, a mezcal lab, and more. This Thursday through Saturday try their favorite menu offering from the past year with an eight-course meal including oyster ceviche with sea foam; chicharrón de arroz; huevo con chorizo; and al pastor topped with crab and peaches. To kick off the three-day prix fixe menu celebration, each guest who dines at La Urbana on Thursday, September 11 will receive a complimentary welcome drink.
September 11-16: $65 per person, additional $30 with mezcal pairing, 661 Divisadero Street. Make reservations here.
September Sake+Wine Pairing Menu
FIVE's Chef Tonnelier is introducing a special $85 five-course tasting menu and wine pairing this month including chilled poached prawns with mango apple salsa and coconut milk broth paired with Tozai Junmai Nigori Sake from Japan, and pan-seared glazed sweetbread sliders with mushroom fricassee and local quail eggs paired with Domaine Giachion’s Altesse Roussette de Savoie. Sounds perfect.
Every day in September: 5:30-10pm, $85, 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley. Make reservations here.
Bacon Mac 'N' Cheeseburger at Lucky Strike
Designed to satisfy your cheesiest cravings, The Bacon Mac ‘n' Cheeseburger at Lucky Strike is comprised of a hand-packed bacon patty covered with mac and cheese, creamy cheese sauce, and melted parmesan cheese, all topped with shoe string potatoes, and served with homemade potato chips and cheesy sauce on the side. Jesus.
September 1-30: 11am - 12am, 200 King Street. Make reservations here.
Urban Remedy and Farmerbrown
Urban Remedy and southern hot-spot FarmerBrown are throwing a fundraiser for local non-profit, Glide. Attendees can enjoy complimentary cocktails featuring Urban Remedy’s Certified Organic Cold-Pressed Juices, lite southern bites, and live music. 100% of profits will benefit Glide.
Monday, September 22: 6-9pm, $55, 25 Mason Street. Get tickets here.
