Sweets for my Sweets

Sweets for my Sweets

Who doesn't love the taste of delicious red velvet cake or the buttery goodness of shortbread cookies? We at The City Club enjoy our sweets and love our vendors who provide all sorts of goodies to our clients. We have chosen to highlight two of our favorites who can sweeten up any event.

Bala's Signature Wedding Cake

Bala aka the Cake Maker makes one of the most beautiful cakes out there! His technique is only matched by how moist and delicious his cakes are! They come in a variety of flavors ranging from traditional white cake and chocolate filling to the more exotic red velvet and coconut filled cakes. He can work with you in customizing flavors and even offers vegan cakes! Bala does it all. Contact him today to schedule your tasting experience!

Some of our favorites: 7- Layer Bar, Brownies
and Mini Cupcakes

Homemade goodness is what we would describe Susie Cake’s desserts. They are made from scratch every day and in small batches to ensure that yummy taste that a lot of people love! They have everything from cakes and mini cupcakes to other classics like mini whoopie pies and lemon bars. The 7-Layer bar is to die for consisting of coconut, chocolate chips, graham crackers and other delicious ingredients that will have you in cloud 9 in no time! They are the perfect comfort food for any occasion! Contact one of their celebration specialists to get these goodies straight from the shop and to your tummies!

Bala the CakeMaker: balas@cakemaker.net

www.cakemaker.net 

Susie Cakes: celebrationCN@susiecakes.com

www.susiecakes.com

Wine Not?

Wine Not?

Photos courtesy of: jameslilley.com

On Friday, April 5^th The City Club had the first Winemaker Dinner of the season, and welcomed the charming Winemaker from Mauritson Family Vineyards, Clay Mauritson. Clay, who is also a 6th generation grape grower, has a simple winemaking philosophy ...you need exceptional fruit to make exceptional wine. This is where the advantage of having a family heritage of grape growers becomes obvious…270 acres of family vineyard and strong relationships built over the years with other growers have given Clay access to some of the best fruit that Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley and Rockpile have to offer. Devoted to making exceptional wines, Clay is on his way to becoming one of California's foremost young winemakers.

Clay brought along his brother Cam who has a Master’s Degree in viticulture and makes sure the vineyard is well taken care of, and his Assistant Winemaker Emma Kudritski. It was great to meet them all and enjoy such an amazing meal with them!  The wines were stellar, and the meal pairing was just perfect – Chef Michael really did himself proud! Though most of the wines we tasted were sold out, Clay offered to make them available for those lucky City Club Members that attended the dinner - a real coup! Next time you want a real treat, drop by Mauritson in Healdsburg and try some of their amazing Zinfandels. A real favorite at the dinner was also their Cabernet Franc. Tell them you’re from the City Club and expect a warm welcome!!

MENU:
Artisan crostini, Havarti, Washington apples, grapes, honey
2012 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc

First Course
Sonoma quail
Sausage, quinoa, Beluga lentils, tendrils, Jus
2011 Rockpile "Westphall Ridge" Zinfandel
2011 Rockpile "Rockpile Ridge"

Second Course
Black Earth domestic lamb rack
Wild mushroom risotto polpette, English pea coulis, Truffle
2010 Rockpile "Buck Pasture" Cabernet Franc
2010 Rockpile "Rockpile Ridge" Cabernet Sauvignon

Third Course
Cannoli
Candied citrus, Scharffenberger, Ricotta
2010 Rockpile "Independence"

For more information on membership at The City Club of San Francisco

contact: membership@cityclubsf.com 

Spring has Sprung

Spring has Sprung!

Whether it is the tulips that adore the windowsills or the April showers, spring is here! And with that opens the doors of Spring/Summer weddings! Everyone is a buzz about planning their special day and a Spring Wedding in San Francisco is one that embraces the cooler weather and the fog that this fabulous city has to offer. Taking a cue from the flowers, designers and retail shops are embracing pastels. Baby pink, and baby blues have always seem to be part of that color wheel. With the announcement of Emerald Green as this Year’s color, a sudden boom in all-things green appeared as if overnight . 

This also goes for the pastels. Mint Green has made its way to shops, bridal magazines, shoes, pants and dresses. If you want to be trending, green is a way to go! Now you don't have to go all out with a full green dress, but a highlight of it on your make up, or better yet shoes, still makes a statement. Adding a bit of color in any occasion warms it up and gives dimension to the everyday neutrals we are so used to. Who knows, people might just be green with envy with your color choice. :)

Why Wouldn't You Join?

In a previous life, I had the pleasure of immersing myself in the day-to-day life at The City Club of San Francisco - engaging with our interesting Members, planning events, working with a friendly and personable staff, enjoying vibrant and busy lunches, happy hours, etc - all things that I miss in my new life as a full-time mommy to a busy and very happy 10-month old.  But I'm fortunate to still be involved with The City Club and having some time away has given me a whole new perspective on the Club:  WHY WOULDN'T YOU JOIN?

I have a bit more time these days to explore what else is out there, club-wise in San Francisco, and I say this in the most objective of ways - The City Club is by far the BEST private Club in the City.  Starting with the staff - a group of consummate hospitality professionals who hail from all corners of the industry and who walk through those brass doors at 155 Sansome Street with the same goals in mind:  to make the Club that much better every day and to ensure that our Members feel like they are the most important people in the world (they are!).  They know names, they know preferences (window table?  stirred not shaken?  they know!), and most importantly, they care.  These days, good customer service seems to be rather obsolete, but at The City Club, personal service is the heart and soul of our business. 

Beyond this paramount personal service, I've yet to find another club in town that offers an array of amenities and programs to the Members than what The City Club offers.  Monthly speaker events with city notables?  Check.  Savings on private meeting rooms and events?  Check.  A delicious, healthy, and abundant lunch buffet daily?  Check.  A private Members-only bar with witty bartenders and top-shelf libations? Check.  Networking events every week?  Check.  A membership comprised of the city's top-tier professionals from all industries? Check.  Management who continues to invest in the Club to ensure its longevity and prosperity? Big check.  All of these reasons and many more lead me back to my original thought:  WHY WOULDN'T YOU JOIN?  

When it comes to joining, Corporate Memberships are the way to go. They are designed to allow several individuals from a company enjoy the benefits of Membership at The City Club at the most reasonable rate. All designees can entertain clients at their leisure at the Club, as well as customize their individual membership to best fit their needs (including fitness, golf, spa upgrades).  Larissa Lorian in Membership is as gracious and friendly as they come when greeting new and prospective Members so I encourage you to reach out to her if joining the Club is something you or someone you know may be considering.  There's nothing to lose and much to be gained...

Until next time, I know that The City Club has many more suprises in store, putting the exclamation point on being THE BEST PRIVATE CLUB in San Francisco!  Go see for yourself.

-Victoria Welch

Club Director turned full time Mom...for now

It's Just Lunch...Unless It's Lunch at the Club!

A decent commute on MUNI (hey, one can hope, right?!) that gives me some nice reading time. Saying “Good morning” to my fellow coworkers and awaiting a productive and interesting day. An evening run along the Embarcadero. Every day I try to think of the “little things” I have to look forward to, as having these highlights makes the day pass that much more pleasantly.

Sometime around late morning, however, what I begin looking forward to is LUNCH! I am admittedly proud to work for The City Club, where our Executive Chef Michael Munoz prepares an elaborate and unique menu for you, our Members, to enjoy every day.

On The City Club’s daily lunch buffet, you can expect a full array of salad options to choose from, as well as a delectable carvery display and seasonal accompaniments, a sandwich station, and a medley of sinfully delicious desserts. But did you know that each day’s buffet has its own theme, and that the daily menu can be found, available on our website, every day after 11AM on our City Club Calendar of Events?

As a reminder of our themes:

Monday – Comfort Food

Tuesday – Dim Sum

Wednesday – Sushi

Thursday – International Day

Friday – Prime Rib, Shrimp & Oysters

I don’t know about you, but with these tantalizing offerings available online to entice you to come to The City Club for lunch, I’d have our calendar bookmarked! Better yet, come taste for yourself why lunch at The City Club can be a highlight of your day, as well!

I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!

Jennifer C. Desideri

Controller

In Need of a Fresh Summer Cocktail?

The City Club Bar has you covered!


Food and Beverage Manager Dwayne Arikawa has a simple yet refreshing cocktail that will bring a little bit of cooling mint and bubbly sparkles into your bar or backyard!  Here's a how-to guide for bringing a little bit of Cuba into your home this summer:


Dwayne Arikawa's "City Club Mojito"




12-15 Mint Leaves


2 oz Light Rum (Oronoco Rum Suggested)


4-6 oz soda water (Ginger Beer Substitute can be used as well)


1-2 cubes of raw brown sugar (or simple syrup)


One half lime


Cocktail Shaker


1 cup of ice


1 Collins glass


1 muddling stick (or any other kitchen tool that will muddle)




Using a wooden muddling stick, muddle mint leaves with the brown sugar or simple syrup at the bottom of your cocktail shaker until the mint is slightly bruised and the sugar has dissolved just a bit.  Then, add your rum and squeeze the juice of one half a lime into the mixture.  Add half a cup of ice.  Pour this mixture into your cocktail shaker, and shake vigorously for about 5 seconds.  Pour the shaken mixture into your glass, and top off with the remaining ice, and the desired amount of soda water you'd like (4-6 oz) and stir gently to blend all the ingredients.   Garnish with a mint leaf and lime wedge.  Mentally transport yourself to Cuba and enjoy!


You may substitute unflavored soda water with ginger beer, however if you do so make a note to use slightly less sugar than previously recommended to avoid making your cocktail too sweet.


Cheers!




The City Club of San Francisco

A Special Recipe from our Kitchen to Yours

Take a step into the City Club kitchen as we present Sous Chef Juan Munoz's vegan tomato bisque recipe to you.  We offered this delicious soup at the Members' buffet lunch a few weeks back, and it was quite the popular hit amongst our members, with one member even asking for the recipe!  Although this soup is vegan and healthy, it is thick, hearty and provides the warmth and comfort we all look for in a home-made soup recipe.  So bring out your cooking utensils and introduce a little bit of The City Club kitchen into your home today!


Vegan Tomato Bisque

10 Roma Tomatoes, halved
½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 carrots medium diced
2 yellow onions sliced thinly
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ cup canola oil
¾ cup red wine
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 quarts vegetable stock
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons white truffle oil


Toss Roma tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil together in a bowl.  Then, place tomatoes on a sheet pan, skin side up and roast at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until skin is charred.  Using a deep pot, heat up canola oil and add the carrots, onions and minced garlic.  Let the vegetables caramelize, then add the red wine.  Let reduce completely until the mixture is tender.  Add roasted tomatoes.  Then, add thyme, cumin, sugar and tomato paste, let stew for 10 minutes on low heat, continuously stirring so the sugar does not burn.  Add vegetable stock and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.  Blend the mixture.  Add red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.  Add truffle oil to taste.


-Juan Munoz,
Sous Chef
The City Club of San Francisco




Additionally, if ever you or one of your guests would like the recipe for any of our dishes provided in the restaurant, please do not hesitate to ask us!  We would be more than happy to share any of our delicious recipes with you.


We hope you will enjoy this healthy soup recipe as much as we did.  Have a wonderful week!


The City Club of San Francisco