Top of the morning to ya, lads! This week's Dish boasts plenty of Irish-themed options for St. Patrick's Day, including a rockin' block party in the Financial District. We've also got delicious fun for the rest of the week, including a Sake Pairing at Nombe; a Tequila Dinner Party at Tres Agaves; and a happy hour in the sky.

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St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Royal Exchange

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Martini Hour in the Skyy

Chile Earthquake Fundraiser at Aventine

Free Booze Fridays at Ambassador

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Free Fashion + Trunk Show at Vessel

$25 Irish Whiskey Tasting at Sakoon

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$45 Sake Tasting/Dinner at Nombe

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St. Paddy's Day Block Party

The Royal Exchange is THE place to be on St. Patrick's Day. The popular FiDi pub & grill is hosting their annual block party from 3pm until the wee hours of the night. Indulge in green beer and other Irish-themed goodies.

And at 5pm, local favorite Wonder Bread 5 will be hitting the outdoor stage, crooning everything from Bon Jovi to Michael Jackson. So don't forget your dancing shoes (and some Advil for the day after). Admission is free.

 

Martini Hour in the Skyy

Reach for the Skyy this Thursday at The View Lounge. Enjoy discounted cocktails from the Skyy Martini list and light hors d'oeuvres while taking in the spectacular views of downtown San Francisco from the 39th floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel. All proceeds benefit Hoops 4 Hope.

RSVP to nisreen@tastemakersintl.com.

WHEN: This Thursday, March 18th. 5pm - 2am.

WHERE: Taverna Aventine
582 Washington St. @ Montgomery

Aventine's Fundraiser for Chile

Come out and drink for a good cause this Thursday. Taverna Aventine is hosting a special evening to raise money for the earthquake victims of Chile. $10 will buy you a raffle ticket for great prizes, all-night happy hour drink prices, and the sweet beats of DJ Remedy (from 8pm - 2am). Proceeds from the night will benefit the Red Cross.

$25 Irish Whiskey Tasting at Sakoon

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Indian Twist.

Sakoon in Mountain View is hosting a fun Whiskey Tasting this Wednesday in their upstairs lounge. Guests can sample a variety of Whiskeys (including Jamesons and Bushmills), paired with green appetizers from Chef Sachin Chopra. All guests will receive a free "Shamrock Shot" upon arrival. Reserve your spot by calling the restaurant at (650) 965-2000 or email rsvp@sfcitydish.com. The kitchen will also be serving special dishes in the main dining room, including: Spicy lamb merguez with tandoori pepper sauce, frisee salad ($11); Irish lamb stew - whole lamb shank roasted with fresh herbs and beer, served over blue cheese potatoes ($20); and Spicy vegetarian/chicken meatballs tossed in chimichurri sace ($10).

 

WHEN: Thursday, March 18th.

6:30pm - 9:30pm.

WHERE: Tres Agaves
130 Townsend St. @ 2nd

Tequila Dinner Party at Tres Agaves

Each month, Tres Agaves welcomes ambassadors from a tequila distillery to host a tasting during a very special sit down dinner. Guests get a five-course Jaliscan meal accompanied by premium Tequila samplings, unlimited margaritas, live entertainment by Ballet Folklorico Mexicano and a special take-home gift. This month's prix fixe menu features: Seared day boat scallops with mash potatoes and a Mexican chile sauce; Chicken Estafado- a light stew with 4 types of chiles; and Slow roasted NY strip with fingerling potatoes & a tomato salsa. This month's featured distillery is Tequilla Don Eduardo, which is one of the most award-winning Tequilas on the market. RSVP ASAP to ashley@tresagaves.com. 

WHERE: Nombe

2491 Mission St. @ 21st

$45 Sake Tasting/Dinner at Nombe

Nombe, San Francisco's popular izakaya, is launching a monthly series of sake and food pairing events. This Thursday's sake tasting will explore four selections of Namazake, the fresh, unpasteurized sake that comes out in the spring.

Chef Nicolaus Balla will feature a special menu to pair with the sakes: Grilled Bamboo shoots with lemon and garlic aioli; Local Halibut Suimono with pea leaves and tendrils, and black truffle; Asparagus Tempura with House-made Karasumi and egg; and Lamb Belly with roasted spring onions, dried strawberries and coriander. Gil Payne, Nombe's sake sommelier, will be pairing these dishes with a selection of this year's nama (unpasteurized) sakes. The dinner + sake pairings is $45 per person.

Free Harlem Liquor Fridays at The Ambassador

If you like free booze (yes, FREE BOOZE), head to The Ambassador for Harlem shots and Harlem Red Bulls every Friday from 9-11pm.

After 11pm, you can purchase Harlem Red Bulls for the discounted price of $5. For those of you who haven't yet heard of Harlem, it's a brand new liquor that compares to Jagermeister.

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