Wine & Dine in San Francisco
(trip #94)4 days in San Francisco, CA ($$$$) — A 4 day, 3 night gourmet adventure to San Francisco! Enjoy some of the city's hottest retaurants and wine bars, plus lunch and a cooking demonstrations at CIA's St. Helena campus. The San Francisco Grand Hyatt, your home for the trip, offers spectacular views from its rooms and a 36th floor restaurant & bar.
Day 1
3:00PM Group Hotel
at Grand Hyatt San Francisco
345 Stockton StreetSan Francisco, CAGet a Map
Excellent location at Union Square and recently remodeled. Restaurant & bar on the 36th floor.
- $160-370, group rates available
- 415-398-1234
How to Book — Booking available online at Hyatt.com
8:00PM Wine with Dinner
at First Crush Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
101 Cyril Magnin StSan Francisco, CAGet a Map
A very popular wine bar & restaurant with an all-California wine list. Popular for groups and private parties too. Great food at very reasonable prices.
- salads &
- 415-982-7874
Day 2
12:00PM Lunch
at Two
22 Hawthorne StreetSan Francisco, CAGet a Map
Located on the newly reinvented Hawthorne Lane. Several private rooms available and menus can be customized. Great wine list that focuses on good value wines, offers "50 uner $50"
- all-day menu, entrees $13-40, most around $20
- 415-777-9779
How to Book — Call ahead to reserve a private room.
8:00PM Dinner and Wine
at Ame Restaurant
689 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CAGet a Map
"Personal cuisine" by Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani-quite likely San Francisco's hottest restaurant.
- 5-course tasting menu $81 per person, add $60 for wine pairing
- 415-284-4040
How to Book — Reservations can be made on-line.
Day 3
11:00AM Dim Sum
at Ton Kiang
5821 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CAGet a Map
Reputedly the best Dim Sum in San Francisco, a do-not-miss experience!
- depends on number of people, around $25 per person
- 415-752-4440
How to Book — Be sure to reserve ahead.
8:00PM Dinner Five Floors Up
at The Fifth Floor Restaurant
12 Fourth Street, 5th FloorSan Francisco, CAGet a Map
Opened in 1999 and still regarded as one of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Reserve the Chef's Room (8-14 people) for personal interaction with the chef and sommelier.
- tasting menu $115
- 415-348-1555
How to Book — Reservations are highly recommended and accepted up to two months in advance.
Day 4
10:00AM Wine Spectator Graystone Restaurant...
at Culinary Institute of America
2555 Main StreetSaint Helena, CAGet a Map
About 1.5 hours outside of the city, in the heart of Napa Valley, with its own vineyard, gardens, and shops. Plan on joining the cooking demo & tasting at 10:30am (about 1 hour), followed by lunch at 12pm. The meal consists of several dishes dubbed "today's temptations" which change daily and are meant to be shared at the table.
- Cooking demos, $15 per person, Lunch about $30
- 707-967-1010
How to Book — The public cooking demos are held Monday & Friday at 1:30 and 3:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Book well ahead. Group reservations can be made by calling 707-967-2371 or emailed to a_zanow@culinary.edu. For cooking demos the DeBaun Theatre can be reached at 707-967-2320.
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