I was pretty excited to go hang out at Salute last night- they've been promoting this special event: " Cash Door includes everything, worldly wine tasting and hors de ouevres" 7PM till Close was the timing, with live music and a fashion show. Let me tell you- Girls who would be models but like food and wine too much (me + Eva), still love to see a bit of chic sashaying, even if it is in a bar... so we were game for the whole lot.
I've been to Salute once, and it was very civilized and chic. Not tonight my dear! Eva and I paid $10 upon entry and got a magic marker X on our wrists. Guess what that got us? NOTHING. When I asked the gal at the door about the drink specials and tempting snacks, live music and models..she let me know that it was all over, we should have come earlier, they hit capacity already. When I asked why I paid $10- she motioned to the DJ, who was at that moment playing " Pour Some Sugar On Me" mixed straight into a Wilson Phillips song. Really? I should have right then asked for my money back, but as Eva had kindly fetched us two frosty glasses of Pinot Grigio, we waited out our drinks and watched the girls in short dresses take Gossip Girl-style pictures  in the banquet. Sad for Salute, I had high hopes, and I woke up this morning wanting my money back.

But there was a silver lining in the night after all- cause us girls refuse to give up! As we made our way over to Chloe, we passed the  Yard- and  here's a little happy hour info for ya: 5-7 PM $3 Beer, $5 margaritas, and killer $5 appetizers by one of the cleverist chefs on the West Coast.

My favorite email this weekend comes from El Vino- these guys really know how to get ready for the Monday blues....

THIS SUNDAY IS SPARKLING SUNDAY!!!
As some may know, every second Sunday of the month is Sparkling Sunday here at Elvino!!! 
Step up to the counter and let us pour some bubbles for you:

 
Try All Three For Only  $12

 
2008 Bellenda Prosecco
 
NV Castell Roig Cava
 
Agrapart & Fils -Les 7 Crus-  Champagne

 

 


Step On Up and Enjoy!
                    
Fresh baked breads provided by 3 Square Café + Bakery & gourmet items from Market Gourmet