Dosa is kicking off a special happy hour from November 30 through December 3, 2009 to celebrate the Fillmore location's first anniversary and the Valencia spot's third anniversary.  Receive a complimentary glass of wine when you order a starter or entree.  When you go, be sure to try their new menu item, Fish Baked with Cilantro & Mint with pooriyal (lightly spiced, diced vegetables) and lemon rice.  Dosa on Valencia, 995 Valencia at 21st, 415.642.3672.  Dosa on Fillmore, 1700 Fillmore at Post, 415.441.3672.

Beautifull's Facebook contest kicked off on November 17 and continues through December 31, 2009.  To be eligible to win $300 worth of Beautifull food, all you have to do is become a fan on Facebook and in 50 words or less post on Beautifull's wall why you should win. This "Beautifull Food, Beautiful You" promo is part of the company's "commitment to delivering health and happiness through fresh, natural whole food."  Four winners will be selected on Monday, January 4, 2010.  Beautifull's new location on Irving Street in the Sunset is scheduled to open in mid-December, 2009.  3401 California Street, Laurel Village.  415728.9080.

Wexler's is teaming up with Niman Ranch and Terroir Wine Bar to host "The Smokey Steakhouse" dinner on Tuesday, December 8.  Enjoy chef Charlie Kleinman's pre fixe three-course dinner with Niman Ranch's dry aged ribeye as the star, with wines selected by Dagan Ministero, owner of Terroir.  $75/person plus $25 for wine pairings.  To book your reservation, email <matt@wexlerssf.com>, call 415.983.0102 or go to Opentable.  568 Sacramento Street.

Meet members of the touring cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Wicked" for dessert at the Hard Rock Cafe Fisherman's Wharf on Monday, December 7, 2009.  Special guests will include:  Lucie Arnaz, Patty Duke, RJ Helton, Sharon McNight, Connie Champagne and Leanne Borghesi.  Limited tickets are available; for more information, call  415.956.2013 or email <sanfrancisco_sales2@hardrock.com>.  The event costs $25/person and includes complimentary wine.  It begins at 9:30 p.m. following the company's performance  of a One Night Only Holiday Cabaret to Benefit REAF at J'LaChic Theater 39, at 7:30 p.m.  Hard Rock Cafe is at the Pier 39 entrance, at Beach and Embarcadero Streets.  415.956.2013.

To show appreciation for the strong local support Brix has received this year, all bottles of wine on the wine list is half off during the entire month of December.  Applies to brunch, lunch and dinner.  7377 St. Helena Highway, Yountville.  707.944.2749.

On Friday, December 4, the La Cocina Holiday Fair will have easy-to-ship and easy-to-wrap foodie-favorite gifts from businesses including CMB Sweets, Omnivore Books, Kika's Treats, Sabores del Sur, and 4505 Meats at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Beer, wine and snacks will be served and guests are invited to participate in a holiday raffle.  2868 Mission Street at 25th. 415.463.5001.

Ozumo Oakland is celebrating its first birthday and offering a five-course prix fixe dinner for $36/person.  Available Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3, 2009, the anniversary menu will begin with:  Miso soup and warm edamame; futago, grilled Washu beef flatiron with sauteed garlic spinach and Japanese eggplant in a goma-miso sauce; and dragon roll, tempura shrimp roll wrapped in grilled unagi with avocado in a sweet soy sauce.  Entree selections will be: Gindara, grilled black cod marinated in saikyo miso and sake kasu or Tokyo gyu, cubed New York strip steak with black pepper sauce and Japanese karashi mustard with Ozumo fries.  Dessert will be shokara ke-ki, flourless chocolate cake, chocolate mousse and hazelnut and banana ice cream.  Serving 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The regular a la carte menu will also be available.  Drink specials will be featured in the bar and lounge.  2251 Broadway at Grand Avenue, Oakland.  510.286.9866.

Bar Bambino has put together holiday gift baskets filled with favorite Italian treats ranging from $50 to $150.  Some items include a rich, spicy Sicilian olive oil made from Castelvetrano olives, Creminelli Tartufo salumi, Italian honey, housemade cookies, and an optional bottle of red or white wine or Prosecco.  They are taking orders now through December 21, 2009.  Baskets are available for delivery or pick up between December 7 and 31st, with the exception of December 24 and 25 when Bar Bambino will be closed.  2931 16th Street.  415.701.VINO.

Straits has a few promotions going on including $3 draft beers and $5 tequila shots on Black Wednesday (San Jose location), bottomless mimosas for $10 at lunch with the purchase of any food item between November 27-29, 2009 (Burlingame location), and a coupon for a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of any gift card for $50 or more between now and December 31, 2009 (San Francisco location).

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