Pasta’s Trattoria – Pleasanton
405 Main St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 417-2222
http://www.pastastrattoria.com
Taste the difference in “Northern Italian” cuisine by sampling from our new exciting menu which includes famous pasta dishes, as well as great steaks, and fresh seafood. Pasta’s Trattoria offers a full service bar with a fabulous variety of libations and a wide selection of regional wines to satisfy even the most sophisticated of connoisseurs. The restaurant provides a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an attentive wait staff that will cater to your every need. Planning a rehearsal dinner, special event, or business meeting? Pasta’s offers a semi private and/or private banquet room. Chrissy our Director of Catering will work with you and your budget to plan and customize your special event. Join our e-mail newsletter (found on our website) for special events and VIP discounts!

Girasole Grill
3180 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 484-1001
http://www.girasolegrill.com
Girasole Grill is an award winning Italian restaurant with a California attitude featuring signature cuisine such as our famous Scoozzi!, Absolut! Prawns, Chicken Gorgi, Spinach for Veronica, Tuscan Pork…just to name a few. We are a locally owned family business that has been serving Pleasanton for over 15 years. Our Tuscan style villa setting has a separate bar and banquet room. We are upscale, but California casual with friendly prices and generous portions. Please join us for an intimate dinner for two or the private banquet you always wanted.

Poleng Lounge 
1751 Fulton Street 
San Francisco CA 94117 
4154411751 www.polenglounge.com 
Asian Casual Elegant $30 and under 
From the ashes of a legendary San Francisco venue emerges a new leaf – the Poleng Lounge. Inspired by the Balinese notion of duality and the pursuit of a balanced lifestyle, Poleng Lounge is the new destination for all who seek enlightenment through a full range of premium tea blends from around the world, an innovative presentation of street foods from all across Asia, playful cocktails, and eclectic music from both emerging and established artists. 

Bia’s 
1640 Haight St 
San Francisco CA 94117 
4158618868 www.biasrestaurantandwinebar.com 
Mediterranean Casual Elegant $30 and under 
Bia’s offers all organic food. The cuisine is Mediterranean with emphasis on Greek, Turkish, and Persian. We are the only wine bar on Haight Street and are considered the only serious restaurant on Haight St. We have an in-house bakery and freshly bake our own bread. All desserts are home-made as well. And not least of all, there is outdoor dining in the secluded garden in the back. 

Abacus – San Francisco 
2078 Hayes Street 
San Francisco CA 94117 
4153872828 www.abacussf.com 
Chinese Casual Dining $30 and under 
Tucked into a cozy nook of upper Hayes St., this romantic Asian-inspired gem captures old world tradition, California modernity and European sophistication in its cuisine, presentation and decor. Gorgeous freshly-cut flower arrangements, subtle comic hero inspired oil paintings, and an aromatic parade of perfectly appointed plates immediately introduce you to Abacus’s uniquely elegant yet unassuming style.   Choose from savory favorites such as mushroom & pine-nut stuffed wontons, the familiar yet extraordinary Mongolian Beef, or the delicately seared Sea Bass resting on a bed of pea shoots and ginger broth. Each carefully prepared dish lavishes flavorful gifts upon the palate, from joyful first bite until wistful last.  As final testament to the quality, elegance and playful character which has won the hearts of locals, Abacus pairs its exquisite menu with an eclectic wine list suitable for every humor, taste and wallet. 

Cacciucco 
300 Valley St #207 
Sausalito CA 94965 
4153398930 www.cacciucco.net 
Italian Casual Elegant $30 and under 
Nestled in the hills of Sausalito lies Cacciucco, an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in Livornese cuisine.  Cacciucco offers a variety of fresh seafood and a unique selection of wild game and fresh pasta dishes daily.  Chef/partner Davide Cerretini hand selects distinctly Italian ingredients to recreate the flavors and colors of his hometown.  The restaurant is a fusion of modern and traditional Tuscan cuisine. Cacciucco’s romantic interior brings to mind the color of a Tuscan sunset, both warm and classically Italian.  Cacciucco is a favorite spot of local Italians to enjoy a glass of their country’s finest wine.  Escape from the tourist traffic of downtown and lose yourself in the food, wine, and company only Italians know how to offer. 

Angelino Restaurant 
621 Bridgeway 
Sausalito CA 94965 
4153315225 www.angelinorestaurant.com 
Italian Casual Dining $30 and under 
Angelino restaurant specializes in bringing the taste of Southern Italy to Sausalito. Diners at Angelino Restaurant experience the flavors of authentic Italian fare. Angelino tries to capture the beauty of Italy in every bite. 

Alameda Pappo 
2320 Central Avenue Alameda CA 94501 
5103379100 www.papporestaurant.com 
Californian Casual Elegant $30 and under 
“Northern California Cuisine Done With Precision”-Oakland Tribune 
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RNM Restaurant 
598 Haight Street 
San Francisco CA 94117 
4155517900 www.rnmrestaurant.com 
American Casual Elegant $31 to $50 
RNM is a sexy “neighborhood joint” in the lower haight that serves small and large plates of creative california fare with french and italian twists.  Opened in 2002 by chef and owner Justine Miner it has a sleek urban decor with an upstairs lounge and a great prix fixe menu every evening from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. 

Hiro’s – Petaluma 
107 Petaluma Boulevard North 
Petaluma CA 94952 
7077632300 www.hirosrestaurant.com 
Japanese Casual Elegant $30 and under 
Located at the center of Historic Downtown Petaluma.  Hiro’s Japanese Restaurant offers high quality sushi, Japanese cuisine and a wide selection of Premium Sake in a comfortable and unique setting masterfully designed by acclaimed Japanese artist Naoki Tekenouchi.  Awarded Five Stars by the Press Democrat.