The chilly rain of winter and the cool weather of Northern California continue to dominate our lives here in the City and beyond. For those strong willed folks who love to take on the harsh climate, whether it be skiing and snowboarding in the mountains or riding huge waves in the ocean, this is your month. But for those that prefer to stay inside treasuring a cup of hot cocoa or indulging in meaty stews with root vegetables and wintry greens, then February at Maverick is perfect for you. Here is the latest from 17th and Mission.
Maverick will be celebrating everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday in style once again – and not just the once because were doing it twice this year! St. Valentine’s Dinner will be extended to two days this year due to last year’s incredible response. It may not come as a shock to all you last-minute types that we are completely booked on Thursday February 14, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late. There are still a handful of both seats and time slots available on Wednesday February 13, so don’t delay. We will be serving a Four-Course Tasting Menu both nights for $50 per person or $80 with wine pairings. An exquisite array of culinary delights and fantastic wines will ensure good times for all. Please call and make your reservation as soon as possible as we are expecting a full house each night.
On to the regular Round Up calendar where our Wicked Cheap wine night swaggers its way on down the hallowed every-Monday path once again this month. This is always a very popular night for us (hmmm, wonder why?), so make your reservations early as everyone takes full advantage of 40% off every bottle of wine. Also, One of A Kind Wine Wednesday makes its 2008 debut this coming February 20. Syrah will be celebrated in all its glory as Mike takes us up and down the coast to taste some special wines. Rest assured, this Syrah tasting will be quite different than a previous One of Kind as this time we’ll be tasting two from California and a beauty from Washington. Along with the generous pours, all guests receive a perfect food pairing from our gifted kitchen staff. There are still seats available for this event, but make your plans soon. For more details on this hour-long seminar check out Mike’s Cellar below.
In other happenings in and around Maverick, Out of the Kitchen (OTK) continues to impress. Scott and Stacy are working diligently on the next issue and it promises to be a gem. We have some folks already subscribed and we are still working on finding more locations to distribute this one-of-a-kind publication. We need everyone’s support so we can continue to make this project a success. The OTK crew has also put together a blog that will keep everyone up to date as well as provide a destination for readers to contribute their feedback online. The site is simple and fun and just a click away. Check us out on the web at
www.otksf.com.
And don’t forget – while the holidays may be long gone you shouldn’t need an excuse to buy Youk’s Hot Sauce. Honestly, quit being so generous and treat yourself for once to a bottle of your own. Just think of all those weekends that you didn’t plan ahead and make reservations for Brunch at Maverick and you were left at home scrambling eggs and frying potatoes without Youk’s Hot Sauce to spice everything up. Well then the time has come to take a little Maverick home with you. Stop by anytime (Scott is here in the mornings too) to purchase this legendary sauce. Oh yeah, and with Opening Day and the baseball season just around the corner, Scott is running a special price on Autographed Bottles. Buy one for your favorite Red Sox fanatic for just $25!
So sure, February may be short on days but they aren’t short on fun. Our regular menu continues to evolve every week and our wine list shines with gorgeous wines from all over the U.S and Europe. As usual, reservations can be made online or by calling us anytime. Come in from out of the cold and spend an evening with us. We look forward to serving you soon.
