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2008 ARCHITECTURE AND THE CITY FESTIVAL
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Dining by Design | | Dining by Design offers unparalleled opportunities to blend exclusive private dining experiences with tours of notable venues. Each evening benefits the Center for Architecture + Design, an organization dedicated to enhancing public appreciation for architecture and design both locally and internationally through programs that aim to reveal the richness of the design arts. |  | Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana 3560 18th St (between Valencia St & Guerrero St) September 18, 6:30 pm $100 Limited to 25 people | Sponsored by: Farina | | This sleek new Mission District restaurant, designed by architects Monica Viarengo and Brett Terpeluk, is located in the former Anna's Danish Cookies. Specializing in Ligurian fare, the restaurant which is owned by Luca Minna and Laura Garrone of Genoa, Italy, features the region’s signature pesto and focaccia, among other favorites, as served by chef Paolo Laboa. Diners will enjoy an exclusive evening in the private dining hall on the second level including conversation with the architects and chef. |  | DZINE - POSTPONED! 128 Utah Street, San Francisco September 26, 7:00 pm $125 Limited to 25 people | Sponsored by: DZINE, Gaggenau, Purcell Murray | | Celebrate a unique evening at DZINE, one of San Francisco’s top design showrooms and exclusive representative for the leading Italian kitchen line Boffi. DZINE represents a philosophy of design that is truly contemporary—one that encompasses not what is merely new, but what is essential and timeless. On this evening, you’ll dine in the showroom courtesy of Gaggenau, specialists in high-performance built-in kitchen appliances. A personal chef will create a special menu and treat you to an evening of delicacies prepared within the Boffi/Gaggenau kitchen. Guest Speaker: Larissa Sand, Sand Studios | Need more information? Contact us here. |
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