ChangeMe 
Grape Puncher
Posts: 886
 | | 06-09-2004 12:27 PM |
| I heard about this in my monthly Zagat update. For the month of June, Lark Creek's five restauants will offer their all-American wine list selections at 50% off.
Lark Creek Cafe: Larkspur
Lark Creek: Walnut Creek, San Mateo
Yankee Pier: Larkspur, San Jose | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 108
| | 06-09-2004 02:54 PM |
| I believe One Market in San Francisco is also participatng in this promotion. | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Wine Lover
Posts: 4569
| | 06-09-2004 04:50 PM |
| They did this last year in the month of June. One Market participated last year. | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts: 8568
| | 06-09-2004 05:07 PM |
| The problem with One Market even with cheaper wine remains the food. I work a block away and never go there voluntarily. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Puncher
Posts: 886
| | 06-09-2004 07:14 PM |
| I've only had experience with Lark Creek on Locust in Walnut Creek. I enjoy having lunch outside on a nice day. They seem to do very well with lighter fare. The heavier courses are hit and miss and mostly uninspiring. I'm not sure how the prices are at other locations, but in WC, 50% puts some wines below retail. | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Wine Lover
Posts: 4569
| | 06-11-2004 08:32 PM |
| Jones-
other than the Parker/Latour tasting last year I have never been to One Market. Is the food bad? Do tell | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts: 8568
| | 06-11-2004 08:42 PM |
| Not bad but decidedly mediocre. Very straightforward preparations priced in the high twenties per entree. Service is lackadaisical. It survives on business lunches and dinners from the Embarcaderos. | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Wine Lover
Posts: 4569
| | 06-11-2004 11:49 PM |
| Thank you for the warning. I only get to dine in S.F. about twice a month so I am glad to hear about places to NOT waste my time at. | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 30915
| | 06-15-2004 01:48 AM |
| I've always liked Bradley Ogden's places. Good tip on One Market.
The wine deal is also good at Parcel 104 in Santa Clara but only on Friday and Saturday nights (which makes no sense to me at all).
The Grill on the Alley in the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose is also having a half-price wine deal for the month of June. However it does say "selected" wines. | | | |
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EricLundblad
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1098
| | 06-15-2004 06:20 AM |
| The Burgers at Lark Creek in Walnut Creek are excellent...so pick a 50% cab and get a burger (in fact, invite me along  ). Don't expect much from the service tho cuz it's been below avg to terrible each time I've been there (haven't had the same problem with the LC in Larkspur tho). | | | Ladd Cellars | |
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