2009 BC – Before Christmas eating events

[rworange]

Here is some info about pre-Christmas teas and such in the Bay Area. .
http://www.chow.com/lists/15444

Christmas Eve will be covered in another topic that will be posted after Thanksgiving.

Some of the meals in this list start the day after Thanksgiving such as the special dinner at the St. Francis after the Macy’s Union Square tree lighting. So I’m putting it out earlier. Also, some of these sell out early, especially the holiday teas. I’ll add to this as more events are found.

The Garden Court at the Palace seems to have some anniversery holiday events for $19.09 that includes a tour of the hotel

When putting together Thanksgiving restaurants lists, I noted if a website had Christmas info. Most of this has to do with Holiday teas and brunches at the major hotels.

I hope others will clue everyone in about other eating events. I know the wineries often have special events, but I just don’t know which

So far the two events outside SF.

The Meadowood 12 Days of Christmas which already has one dinner sold out ... and the price is $950 ... yep, $950 ... but it includes a night at the hotel. Don't think you can do the dinner separately.

The Napa Valley Wine Train has Santa Trains on various dates and a 7 courses of Christmas train on Dec 12th and 17th

Here’s how price was evaluated

$ Under 30
$$ 30 – 49
$$$ 50 – 69
$$$$ 70 and over

Unfortunately because lists doesn’t format, though there are links to Christmas menus, you will need to cut and paste them into your browser.

[waldrons]

Thank you! I've been calling the Palace and leaving messages to find out the days for their holiday teas, without success. And I didn't see the link on their website but found it through your info. So thank you!!

Susan

[rworange]

Just came across the $15 2-course Calistoca Inn's annual Pauper's Feast on the 16th with caroling and holiday music.
http://www.calistogainn.com/eventpaup...

Has anyone been? The Feast menu looks good

Choice:

Poor Man’s Wellington - lamb, beef & mushrooms baked in pastry topped with sour cream & cranberry sauce

Baked Parmesan Chicken - boneless breast baked with Parmesan breadcrumb crust & cranberry sauce

Vegetarian Mushroom-Walnut Timbale

Side dishes include: Buttermilk mashed potatoes & mixed winter greens

Calistoga Inn Rosemary Country Bread

Dessert
Chocolate Peppermint Cake

[rworange]

One more event added to the list and it is free. For people on the Peninsula

Madera - Rosewood Hotels Sand Hill
WINTER WARM UP
Pastry Chef Lori Olivero will be preparing holiday sweets served alongside housemade mulled cider to take the chill off the winter air! In the Library.

PRICE: Complimentary for guests and the community!
HOURS: November 23 to December 23, 2009 10:00am to 4:00pm daily
HOLIDAY MENU INFO http://maderasandhill.com/pdf/Holiday...

If anyone takes them up on this, hope you report back

Too late for this year but that link mentions the Tree Lighting open to the community that had Dickens-era costumed carolers, hot cider and winter wonderland themed goodies

[rworange]

More stuff for people on the Penninsula ... this at the Ritz-Carleton which has its tree lighting ceremony TONIGHT - Dec 5th

There will be hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies are offered throughout the . evening.There's also some sort of gingerbread house competition

Speaking of hot chocolate, they have what sounds like a great new thing ... a hot chocolate bar on Friday and Saturday.

"Taste and savor chocolate at its finest with our new Hot Chocolate Bar. Select from a premium chocolate assortment and relish hot, steaming cups on the bluff. We offer a fun medley of toppings, including: vanilla or cinnamon whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, toasted coconut, peppermint chips and more.$9 USD per cup; (Liquor addition - $6 per cup) "

Liquor additions ... now you are talking ... relishing my boozy hot chocolote on the bluff ... it might be worth the $15 a cup ... I might actually try to make it down there for this. Anyone been?

There are also Teddy Bear Teas in Dec. All info here
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Propert...