7:30 pm for 10 people 25 Yerba Buena Lane 415.777.0500 Amber India Restaurant embodies the spirit and essence of Indian Cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, it serves up a bevy of appetizing Indian dishes with a San Franciscan flare. Amber India Restaurant takes Indian cuisine to a new culinary level, while still holding true to its traditional nuances. Much like the ambiance within the restaurant, our cuisine is a mix of modern style with traditional roots. The delectable cuisine, the well paired wines, and the exotic cocktails are sure to indulge anyone’s senses. The split-level three-story restaurant can easily accommodate 190 people, with a private dining room in the back for up to 25 people. With its vaulted ceilings, stylish décor, and a constant LED light show behind the bar, Amber India Restaurant is truly a feast for both the mouth as well as the eyes.

1. Bruce Horowitz

2. Johan Schmidt

3. Pieter Van Der Merwe

4. Henry Bubel

5. Janne Tuulos

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8:00 pm for *8 people 1075 California Street The Huntington Hotel 415.771.1140 Big 4 Restaurant promises the finest in innovative and contemporary American cuisine. This celebrated downtown establishment is named after the nation's four most famous railroad tycoons of the nineteenth century - C.P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford and Mark Hopkins. Appointed with lead-glass mirrors and forest-green banquettes, the Big 4 Restaurant instantly transports guests to another era of San Francisco dining, featuring an impressive collection of original artifacts, historical photographs and memorabilia from California's unique history. • Recognized as one of the top 20 restaurants in San Francisco by Gourmet Magazine • Executive Chef Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls named "Chef of the Year" by the National Executive

Chefs Association • Awarded Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list

1. Peter Chambers

2. Richard Goold

3. Priscilla Balgobin Bhoyrul

4. Sherry Young

5. Gary Young

6. Kate Holland

7. Robin Mardemootoo

8. Tom Christensen

8:30 pm for 10 people 56 Gold Street 415.433.6300

On a romantic alley in San Francisco's charming Jackson Square, a lone neon sign leads into a soaring room of fluted columns, mahogany paneling, plush banquettes and distinguished artwork. Jacketed bartenders hold forth behind a gently curved bar, mixing what many have called the city’s best classic cocktails. Variously described as a civilized speakeasy, a supper club and an elegant saloon, Bix offers modern American cuisine served in a soaring two-story dining room to the strains of live jazz nightly.

1. David Bain

2. Guy Dussault

3. Tim Tullis

4. Nicole Tullis

5. David Herman

6. Adrian Corr

7. Roschellie Corr

8. Jim Leet

9. Norm Snyder

10. Jennifer Snyder

11. Mark Mifflin

12. Marcia Mifflin

8:00 pm for 10 people 399 Grove Street 415.430.6590 Boxing Room opened in June 2011 in the former 19th-century Standard Shirts Factory, located in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. Executive Chef Justin Simoneaux, a Southern Louisiana native, celebrates the Cajun and Creole dishes of New Orleans and coastal Louisiana, coupled with seasonal Northern California ingredients. Additionally, Boxing Room offers oysters from the raw bar, and an extensive selection of beer and wine on tap. Since opening, Boxing Room has been named one of San Francisco’s Best New Restaurants by 7x7 magazine, and San Francisco magazine gave the restaurant a 3-star review. Boxing Room is open daily for dinner, lunch during the week, and brunch on the weekend.

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2. Mike Zatezalo

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7:30 pm for 10 people 417 Stockton Street Mystic Hotel 415.400.0500

Charlie Palmer's stylish new Downtown project, perched on the second floor of the Mystic Hotel and adjacent to its popular cocktail den Burritt Room, turns out American steaks and seafood showcasing Bay Area larder; the speakeasy-style room is outfitted with clandestine curtained booths, dark wood wainscoting and vintage monochrome photos of the city.

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2. John Maddock

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8:00 pm for 10 people 132 The Embarcadero 415.777.8688 Renowned for serving innovative cuisine that blends European and Asian flavors, Chaya Brasserie has been tempting palates in San Francisco for the last 12 years. With the culinary expertise of Executive Chef Yuko Kajino at the helm, Chaya Brasserie brings the restaurant’s Euro-Asian cooking to a comfortable, business casual atmosphere. The two combined rooms offer magnificent views from every seat in the restaurant that sweep from the Ferry Building to the Bay Bridge. The main dining room offers a lively bar/dining area and the more serene carpeted dining room offers a more private setting as well as a sushi bar and a glass sushi table, both reserved for reservation or drop-in guests. Chaya Brasserie is known for top quality Sushi, innovative cuisine, stunning design, and superb service.

1. Lawrence Lee

2. Rob Clarke

3. Connie Clarke

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8:15 pm for 8 people 450 Post Street 415.956.6969 Located in San Francisco’s popular Union Square area, Farallon is a resemblance of a beautiful underwater fantasy that has proven to be the ideal setting for the sophisticated coastal cuisine menu created by Chef Franz. The menu changes daily depending on what's fresh. Expect exciting combinations and show-stopping execution.

1. Paul Plunkett

2. Susan Plunkett

3. Nancy King

4. John Underwood

5. Les Gold

6. Cindy Condos

7. Jean Pierre Nogues

8. Jonathan McCardle

8:30 pm for 10 people 2100 Van Ness Avenue 415.673.1888 Since 1984 Harris’ Restaurant has served the finest mid-western beef available on the west coast. Our award-winning menu offers a wide selection of dry-aged beef prepared by our in-house butcher which is then grilled to perfection on an open range mesquite grill. Executive chef Michael Buhagiar oversees all aspects of Harris’ fine cuisine. Aside from our selection of dry-aged beef, the menu offers pan roasted chicken with a sherry glaze, fresh lamb, live Maine lobster and more. Creative appetizers, soups, salads are also wonderful additions to the menu. Lastly, we have an in-house pastry chef to end the evening with that special sweet touch.

1. Bob Steringer

2. Josh Stump

3. Bill Gary

4. Michael Ramirez

5. Rob Rieger

6. Shannan Rieger

7. Kevin Hayes

8. Bryant Cranford

9. Richard Bryan

10. Bonnie Bryan

7:30 pm for 10 people 1250 Jones Street 415.829.7141 Executive chef Keiko Takahashi, formerly of Michelin starred El Paseo in Mill Valley, returns with her delicate flavors and beautiful presentation to Nob Hill, San Francisco. In 2013 guide, another Michelin star was awarded, scored 29 points at Zagat 2013.

Please join us for a 7-course tasting menu for 95 dollars per person in the formal dining rooms. We feature an “Izakaya” style a la carte menu for the bar and lounge (walk-in only), Keiko à Nob Hill boasts a 5,000 bottle vintage wine list and an extensive wine by the glass program as well as superb wine pairing program to compliment your dining experience. * Please let us know of any dietary limitations

1. Divonne Smoyer

2. Chris Felts

3. Alfredo Guzman

4. Fabio Guzman

5. Noel Laman

6. Minda Laman

7. Massimo Di Terlizzi

8. Andrea Gottardo

9. Phil Elwood

10. Darlene Elwood

8:15 pm for 8 people 200 Jackson Street 415.981.0983 Kokkari's menu starters include Horiatiki, the classic Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, red onions, olives and feta cheese; Marithes Tiganites, crispy smelt served with lemon and chopped parsley; and Octapodi Salata, mesquite-grilled octopus, roasted red bell peppers, frisee and red wine vinegar. In addition to the traditional Hellenic signature dishes such as Moussaka, a decadent baked casserole of eggplant, lamb ragout and creamy béchamel sauce, Kokkari's menu includes Garides stin Schara, Kotopoulo Souvlas, lemon & oregano chicken, grilled asparagus, Greek peppers, fingerling potatoes; Mosharisia Brizola, mesquite-grilled, dry-aged rib eye with wilted greens and Greek potatoes; and Arnisia Paidakia, grilled lamb chops with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.

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8:00 pm for 10 people 252 California Street 415.397.9222 Chef Michael Mina has returned to where it all began! Mina’s eponymous restaurant has reopened at 252 California Street and was named Restaurant of the Year 2011 by Esquire Magazine. With a brand new menu and a fresh concept, restaurant Michael Mina provides casual, warm service with the educated flair of the West Coast. The restaurant’s cuisine features Michael Mina’s sensibilities with Japanese ingredients and French influence. The dinner menu is a la carte with the option to have the chef cook for your table. The wine list at restaurant Michael Mina features an eclectic collection of small, boutique, American wineries as well as celebrated French and European vineyards.

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2. Elisabeth Patrick

3. Mary Lane

4. Wayne Eagan

5. Maureen Fullan

6. J. Lister Hubbard

7. Jeff Benson

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7:30 pm for 10 people 600 Stockton Street The Ritz Carlton 415.773.6168 Parallel 37 offers globally-inspired cuisine that is artistically creative, disciplined and intriguing, perfectly paired with wine, beer or handcrafted cocktails. Sourced locally, Parallel 37’s hyper-seasonal produce is farmer-grown, while meat, poultry and seafood utilize sustainable practices. Whether exploring the menu and sharing an array of plates, or embarking upon Chef Rotondo’s eight-course, market-inspired tasting menu, guests will enjoy an approachable and collaborative dining experience resulting in a unique journey for each table.

1. Steve Younger

2. Claudia Barrero

3. Jose Ricardo de Bastos Martins

4. Ana Paula Martins

5. Juan Manuel Prieto

6. Belisario Porras

7. Valeriano Guevara Lynch

8. Cristina Sanchez Vebber

9. Jorge Sanchez

10. Roberto Ossandón

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12. Luis Marimon Prats

8:30 pm for 8 people 1652 Stockton Street 415.989.7300 With an exciting mix of vintage fixtures, comfortable furnishings, and handsome textures, Park Tavern is an elegant spin on a North Beach neighborhood classic. Owner Anna Weinberg and designer Kendra Nicholas of Park Interiors collaborated to divide the room into unique, dedicated spaces -- the handsome marble bar, the terra cotta floored cafe with windows that open onto the patio facing Washington Park, the comfortable dining room with tufted leather banquettes, and an open kitchen with a chef’s counter. Park Tavern will showcase Chef Partner Jennifer Puccio's talents with delicious American bistro classics and emphasize seafood from a wood burning oven. From raw to fried, expect boldly flavored dishes that you'll want to eat several times a week. Serving up classic cocktails with the candor and character of an old friend, you won't find any overly fancy mixology here. But when it comes to wines, you find something for everyone!

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2. Dana West

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8:00 pm for 8 people 470 Pacific Avenue 415.775.8500 Under Michael Tusk’s direction, the Quince kitchen uses only superior products by working with an established network of Northern California purveyors – small farmers to cultivate organic produce and meats, fish mongers to source out flawless fish, and local cheese makers to produce farmhouse cheeses. These ingredients provide the ultimate source of inspiration for the ever-evolving menus. Starting August 1, 2013, Quince exclusively offers three unique tasting menus in the dining room. Changing on a nightly basis, Quince offers a 5-course menu, two 9-course seasonal menus, and a 4-course Sunday menu reflecting seasonality, inspiration and evolution

1. Steve Tugend

2. Sue Marshall

3. Jon Bonsall

4. Kathy Bonsall

5. David Marvin

6. Mary Anne Marvin

7. Kara Lynch

8. John Brody

8:45 pm for 6 people 708 Bush Street 415.391.8311 Sons & Daughters is influenced by the seasons, unique elements of their garden, and the surrounding bay area. The approach to the food is thoughtful, delicate, and displays clarity of ingredients. The garden is located on one acre in Los Gatos, California and contains expansive boxes, a greenhouse and an orchard. The restaurant’s garden grows a variety of flowers, greens, herbs, vegetables, fruits and snails specifically for Sons & Daughters. The wine program is unique, with wines that balance, enhance and pair the light and playful food. The 28 seat dining room is welcoming and wraps around a lively open kitchen which plays an active role in the dining experience.

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2. Lisa Borsook

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