Ask the Chef....

Bon Apetit!

 Whether a nice brunch with your friends to a fancy dinner date at Gary Denkos, food has always been one of those things that bring people together for any occasion. And the masterminds behind such delicious meals are chefs. Our very own Executive Chef at The City Club, Michael Munoz is one of those masterminds that have our guest wanting more with his creative creations. We sat down with the Chef to see what kinds of food he is into right now with the summer season upon us.

What kind of food is in right now for summer?

Right now tomatoes are getting into season here in Northern California so a nice caprese salad with fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and a balsamic reduction makes for a fresh addition to any occasion. 

What about meats?

It's a great time to bring out the grill and have a gathering outside. A great dish to grill would be mini lamb chops seasoned with salt and pepper served alongside mint jelly or a mint puree. The mint adds a refreshing flavor to the lamb.

Lastly what drinks are fun for the summer?

I personally prefer a cold beer on these summer days :). However a cucumber martini is a sure way of cooling off . It is very refreshing and easy to make. You take 1 parts gin, a couple of cucumber slices  (which you can muddle ) and add the vermouth. Shake strain and garnish with slices of cucumber

Thanks Chef Munoz for giving some great summer food ideas! Book an event with the Club to have an opportunity to try one of the chef's dishes. The Club just released their 2013 holiday menu. See below and inquire about availability and pricing! Bon Appetit!

2013 Holiday Menu Items

Passed Appetizers

Mini Beef Wellington

Brie En Croute with Cranberry Chutney

Croque Monsieur with Turkey, Brie and Cranberry

Hobbs Bacon Wrapped Diver Scallop

Toasted Pistachio and Cheese Arancini

Burrata and Truffle Honey on Walnut Toast

Salads

Organic Baby Spinach & Frisee Salad

With Roasted Beets, Candied Pistachios, Goat Cheese

Shallot Vinaigrette with a Balsamic Reduction

Chopped Chickory & Citrus Salad

With Bleu Cheese, Candied Pecans

Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Entrees

Oven Roasted Chicken Breast

With Honeyed Garnet Yams, Pomegranite Reduction and

Caramelized Brussel Sprout Leaves

Seared USDA Prime Filet (6 oz)

With Butternut Squash Sauce

Olive Oil & Herb Crushed Fingerlings, Braising Greens

Desserts

Apple Gallette

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Toffee Pecans

Interested in booking your next event at the City Club?  Click Here 

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

Secrets of a Private Club: The City Club Revealed

San Francisco has a secret that even many San Francisco Bay Area natives and visitors alike are not yet privy to. Nestled in the heart of the Financial District, 155 Sansome St. houses one of the City’s best kept secrets: The City Club of San Francisco.

Located on the 9^th, 10^th and 11^th floors of the Stock Exchange Tower building designed by architect Timothy L. Pfleuger, The City Club of San Francisco originally opened as the men-only Pacific Stock Exchange Luncheon club in 1930, with the transition to The City Club of San Francisco occurring in 1987 after an extensive restoration and remodel of the space. The art and interiors of the Stock Exchange Luncheon Club cost a third of a million dollars in 1930, a very significant sum in the Depression Era times. Iconic and opulent, the décor of The City Club reflects the height of the times in which it was built, with lavish appliqué work existing throughout the entire club, bronze, gold and silver adorned ceilings in addition to the club’s centerpiece and iconic symbol: the Diego Rivera “The Riches of California” mural that takes up one entire wall between the 10^th and 11^th floors, along the grand stairway connecting the two floors. The City Club houses a plethora of historical facts, artwork and memories from the era of prohibition, the stock market crash and California’s rip-roaring 1930’s.

In addition to the iconic Diego Rivera mural and the two stunning main ballrooms, The City Club also boasts the “Wine Cellar Room” and the adjacent “Game Room”, both of which hold secrets of their own. Both rooms boast speakeasy-themed accents that during their heyday attempted to conceal the consumption and sale of alcohol that took place during the infamous prohibition era of the 20^th century, when the rooms were being constructed. Additionally, the game room holds numerous surreptitious doorways and stockrooms, along with a hidden cubbyhole to hide the once outlawed alcohol.

We invite you to see what one of San Francisco’s premier secrets is all about. The City Club of San Francisco is one of the Bay Area’s outstanding spaces to host any type of event ranging from a large wedding to a simple and straightforward business meeting. Although the ambiance of the City Club may be opulent and regal, the warm, welcoming and personalized service provided by The City Club’s staff is what sets the club apart and has kept it alive and growing for 86 years.

To book your next event or inquire about membership, contact The City Club today at 415.362.2480, or at our website at www.cityclubsf.com.

Hungry?

With the Club offering daily breakfast, lunch, and evening bar service, there are many ways – in addition to our array of interesting member events – you can meet your Food & Beverage Minimum each quarter. This week concludes the 2nd Quarter of 2011, and as it includes our traditional last-Thursday-of-the-month Mexican themed buffet, why not make it the perfect excuse to come dine with us for lunch - or grab a cocktail in the Members Bar one evening this week - before the long holiday weekend?

If you are not sure what you have spent this quarter toward your Minimum, you can always check the bottom left hand section of your latest member statement for your summary. The 5/31 statement example below reflects, from left to right, a $90.00 Minimum, $53.72 spent toward it, and $36.28 left to spend before Jun30/11. Of course, if you don’t have your statement handy, you can always give me a call and I will be happy to let you know where you stand toward meeting the Minimum!

Can't make it to lunch on Thursday or prefer a different cuisine? See our City Club Calendar of Events for our Cafe Buffet lunch offerings, updated daily by 11AM.

We look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!

Jennifer C. Desideri
Controller

Summer is here! Join Us Around Town!

Can’t get enough of this gorgeous weather? Neither can we! What a great excuse to get out and be around town. Join us wrapping up June at the following great events.

You are invited to join us and The Golden Gate Business Association Business Expo at their 9th Annual Pride Business Expo Thursday, June 23rd, 5-8pm at the Hotel Whitcomb

The Pride Business Expo is the centerpiece of GGBA’s annual programming giving members the unique opportunity to showcase their business to consumers from all over the Bay Area.

Click here to RSVP or find out more!

Looking for something a bit more bridal? Join us at The “Pre- Wedding” Wedding Party” at Bloomingdales Thursday, June 23rd from 6-8pm

Scan your registry, sip wine, sample savory hors d'oeuvres, and indulge your sweet tooth with cake tastings. Be inspired with great tips for creating your dream registry and planning your wedding, plus, take home a fabulous gift bag! Think of it as partying with a purpose!

Click here to RSVP or find out more!

Can’t get enough? Want to find more events to attend or having trouble organizing the ones that you have? Come out to the City Club for lunch and a talk by Eventbrite on Monday, June 27th at 11:30am
Eventbrite and The City Club have partnered to bring event planners and those involved with the food and wine industry a sneak peek into our latest technology.

Join us for a luncheon at The City Club of San Francisco, one of the city's premier Art Deco venues, while learning the ins and outs of Eventbrite and how using our product will help you manage, promote and sell out your next event. We will be highlighting some of our latest product developments: Invite Only, Profile Pages and At the Door. Whether you're a current client that's been using Eventbrite for ages or just curious about how our technology can help, we'd love to have you.

Attendees will receive an Eventbrite gift bag and be entered to win a raffle prize with tickets to upcoming food and wine events using Eventbrite for their ticketing!

Click here to RSVP or find out more!

We look forward to seeing you!


Cassie Harris
Sales & Catering Manager

City Club Open House featuring The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom

Come join the City Club in welcoming the newly launched Wedding Suite at Nordstrom. As a new bride we recommend you pay them a visit! A Nordstrom Wedding Stylist will help you every step of the way, from choosing a gorgeous dress to everything for your wedding party! And what’s even better, their styling services are complimentary.

The City Club of San Francisco will be featuring the Wedding Suite team at their monthly Second Tuesday Open house coming this Tuesday, June 14th from 5-7pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cassie Harris

Sales & Catering Manager

Turkish Delights

If you've been to the City Club's Cafe Buffet on a Thursday, you are familiar with the creatively designed themed menus that Chef prepares for you each week. From Chinese to Chilean, "Southern Comfort" to "Exotic Pizza," Peruvian to Portuguese, Moroccan to Mexican (the latter which has become a City Club tradition, featured every last Thursday of the month), there is always something on a Thursday Buffet that is sure to whet the international - and sometimes domestic - palate we all have!

This Thursday, I invite you to dine with us and enjoy yet another delectable internationally themed buffet, a carefully executed menu of dishes from my next international destination adventure, Turkey. With my departure date of April 16th fast approaching, what better way to get prepared for the thrill of a new locale, and the exciting medley of delicious eats that await, than to enjoy a fantastic lunch at the City Club of San Francisco?

I hope you can join me in this little pre-vacation send off this Thursday, April 14th, and look forward to sharing some travel stories and photos with you upon my return!

Jennifer Desideri

Controller

jennifer.desideri@cityclubsf.com

Wedding Workshop- Sunday March 27th, 2011

Spring has sprung and fall wedding planning is in full swing! On Sunday, March 27th in partnership with SF Brides, Well Rehearsed and Classic Party Rentals, the City Club hosted a Spring Wedding Workshop. With over 50 guests in attendance it was a wonderfully successful event!Guests arrived mid-morning to enjoy a full brunch buffet by Chef Michael Munoz which included a Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Sweet Italian Sausage, House-made Granola and all the other morning goodies you would want. Champagne and Mimosas flowed freely while couples mingled.

The event kicked off in the Main Dining Room with Editor in Chief Robin Wilke of SF Brides giving our Brides and guests an insight into how to have your wedding featured in a magazine. She emphasized staying true to yourself in your planning and submitting photos that tell a story about your special day and about you as a couple.

Once the talk wrapped up guest were invited downstairs to the Café to explore how to plan a seamless rehearsal dinner with Kathy Goodman of Well Rehearsed. Kathy debuted her City of San Francisco themed table designs which were a total show stopper. Guests enjoyed viewing the tables and getting tips about what to keep in mind when planning their rehearsal dinner. While half of the group sat with Kathy, I had the opportunity to speak with the other half about planning table tap décor that created an impact and stayed true to the theme and unique features of the couple. Classic Party Rentals provided a stylish seating arrangement along with all the linens, glassware and china that we needed to get hands on experience with mixing and matching.

The whole event was captured by the fabulous Gustavo Fernandez. It was great having his up-beat personality and positive energy in the mix.

Guests found the Workshop to be fun and informative and it was our pleasure to meet the up-coming Mr. & Mrs.! We look forward to the next opportunity to host this event again soon!

-Cassie Harris Sales & Catering Manager

Sunday, March 27th - City Club Wedding Workshop & Champagne Brunch

WEDDING WORKSHOP & CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Join us at The City Club of San Francisco for a wedding workshop that will help set the tone for your special day.

To purchase tickets, visit:

http://www.cityclubweddingworkshop.eventbrite.com/

Sunday March 27, 2011 10am-1pm

The Stock Exchange Tower
155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

$35 general admission
$40 at the door

Registration and Meet the Partners
10–10:30am

Brunch
10:30am

Champagne Brunch featuring Robin Wilkey

Editor-in-Chief of San Francisco Brides

“Tips & Trends for 2011,How to feature your Wedding in San Francisco Brides”

Rehearsal Dinners: Kicking-off your wedding celebration
Whether you’ve thought about it or forgotten about it,

join Kathy Goodmanowner of Well Rehearsed to learn how to plan a creative, stress-free rehearsal dinner that will set the tone for your wedding day.

Perfect Your Tabletop Décor

The City Club of San Francisco and Classic Party Rentals willteach you how to select the right
tabletop pieces for that extra special touch that your guests will appreciate.

For more information please call Catering Sales at 415.362.2480.
Featured Partners: San Francisco Brides, Classic Party Rentals, Well Rehearsed

To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.cityclubweddingworkshop.eventbrite.com/

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2011 has a nice ring to it!

Happy New Year! Thank you to all of the Members and Guests who hosted events with us in 2010. December was a joyous month. The Club looked amazing decorated for the holidays and we enjoyed several events including our Grand Holiday Celebration and a divine luncheon with Paula West. Photos from these events can be found on our Facebook page.

The New Year brings many special occasions from birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, annual galas, corporate celebrations and business meetings.It is customary around this time of the year that many couples are engaged and begin looking for that special venue to celebrate their union. We bring back after two successful years, The City Club 2^nd Tuesday Wedding & Event Open houses.

The next open house will be Tuesday, February 8^th from 5-7pm. We invite you to visit us and enjoy complimentary Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres. Our special featured partner for this show is none other than our very own Member, Natasha Miller from Entire Productions who will be providing live musical entertainment. We invite you to join us and ask about our preferred wedding pricing for 2011.

This month the Sales & Catering team is working with two very special organizations who have opened up their events to our Membership and guests.

Information about both events are below:

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 6:30pm

Exiles, Emigrants and Entrepreneurs: Archaeology of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania)

The island of Tasmania, long renowned for its unique geology, pristine landscapes, and delicious food and wine, is also home to five newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Join us at The City Club of San Francisco where Eleanor Conlin Casella will take us on a tour of Tasmania, including its archaeological sites and memorable landscapes, through an exploration of the history of the island and its founding as a penal colony. She will discuss the famous male convict sites incorporated within the recent World Heritage listing, and then turn towards some of the results of archaeological excavations she's directed at the Ross Female Factory - a Tasmanian prison site established for exiled British female felons and their dependent children. The sites she will discuss offer some of the best-kept records of convict history anywhere in the world. Followed by a reception featuring a Tasmanian wine and whiskey tasting.

Please contact jklahn@aia.bu.edu or 617.353.8709

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Please join us and over 150 Bay Area professional women for the Women's Business Luncheon: EXPERIENCE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER on January 27th, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at The City Club of San Francisco. The guest speaker for the evening is Kathy Tierney, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Sur la Table.

All proceeds benefit Immaculate Conception Academy, an all-girls high school in the Mission District of San Francisco. Tickets available online: http://icaluncheon.eventbrite.com/ or call Caroline Curran at 415 824 2052 ext40

We look forward to a prosperous and exciting New Year!

Best Wishes,

The City Club Team

Join us at our Grand Holiday Party!!

Celebrate the holiday season at The City Club of San Francisco and leave all of the planning to us.


Spaces are still available for our Grand Holiday Celebration!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
6pm-11pm

This is the perfect event for groups who wish to enjoy the elegant ambiance of The City Club for their office holiday gathering but don't have the large guest list to fill the rooms, nor the time to devote to the planning.

We've got all of the details covered - all you have to do is show up!


The City Club has partnered with Denon & Doyle and Sidepocket to combine the sophisticated elegance of a band and the great dance music of a DJ.


It's the best of both worlds... It's "SideSpin"

Our Executive Chef has created the seasonal menu, and the bars will be stocked with the finest wines and festive libations. Your table will be set with custom linens and centerpieces, especially for your special group.

WHAT: A BIG holiday party with all of the trimmings - live band on one floor, DJ on another floor, customized holiday menu featuring hors d'oeuvres and lavish buffets, open bars and fine wines, specialty linens and holiday décor throughout.

WHO: Tables can accommodate a minimum of 6 guests, up to a maximum of 12. You may reserve more than one table if your group is larger than 12.



WHERE: The City Club of San Francisco 155 Sansome St. 10th and 11th Floors DATE: Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 TIME: 6pm - 11pm PRICE: $150 inclusive per person

RSVP: By December 10, 2010


Table requests and reservations will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. This event will sell out, so reserve your table today.

You're Invited! 4th Annual City Club Affaire, Sunday October 3rd 11am-2pm

The Catering Team at the City Club would like to invite you to the 4th Annual City Club Affaire coming up on Sunday, October 3rd from 11am-2pm.

For now the 4th year in a row, we invite Brides and Grooms from all over the Bay Area and beyond to spend a day with us at the City Club enjoying all that we have to offer. Fresh delicious bites will be served up by our own Chef Michael Munoz. Champagne will be flowing and most importantly the stars of the show, our vendors, will be sparkling!

We look forward to showcasing all the partners and vendors that we work with on the City Club vendor list. Each has developed a relationship with our team, had success working at our venue and proved themselves to be the best at what they do.

You do not want to miss out on the opportunity to meet some of the Bay Area’s best Photographers, Dj’s , Florists and Videographers. Enjoy cake and sweets from the crème de la crème of the industry. View show tables, centerpieces, specialty flatware, china and glassware. Peruse through what our stationers, make-up artists, lighting and transportation professionals have to offer. Don’t miss out of a wonderful opportunity to submerge yourselves in wedding planning bliss!

Already on board for this great event are Ajalon Printing and Design, Andrew Weeks Photography, Artists in Music, California Chocolate Fountains, California Parking Valet, Carolyn Wong Cakes, Classic Party Rentals, Denon & Doyle, Entire Productions, Final Frame Studios, Floramor, Floreal, Galleria Park Hotel , Got-Light, Hyegraph, Jade Studio Productions, Kaemmerling Photography, Kimpton Hotels, La Tavola Linens, Marianne Kent Music, Napa Valley Linens, Omni Hotel, SF Brides, Sound in Motion, Thomas Hughes Video, Under the Chuppah, Well Rehearsed and many more to come!

Also on-site, the City Club team will be available to answer questions, direct you to the right professionals and show you the City Club .

Grab your fiancé, your mom, your maid of honor and friends and come out for a day of luxury, sweet treats, information and fun.

This is a free event! Please register by clicking this link. We look forward to meeting you then.


-Cassie Harris
Sales and Catering Manager

Early Holiday Bookings at The City Club

Think Holidays. Yes, it is right around the corner. It’s not too late to book a fabulous celebration at the premier downtown venue, the City Club of San Francisco. Leave all the planning & décor to our very professional Catering Team . Let us alleviate the planning and make it simple for you. I promise it will be the easiest thing you have left, and you will still have time to Christmas shop!

Dates are still available! The City Club’s spaces have the flexibility you are looking for whether your group may be 10-500 guests. The City Club Café, 10th floor and The Main Dining Room, 11th floor provide classic Art Deco Décor with the spirit & glamour of the Holiday’s. Enjoy a joyous cocktail hour with classic cocktails a-flowing, and scrumptious hors d'oeuvres a-passing, or a beautiful sit down dinner prepared by our Executive Chef Michael Munoz followed by Dancing & Dessert!

Got Christmas Décor? No outside décor needed. The City Club is decorated to the nines with a large Christmas tree in the foyer , garland & wreaths hanging in the windows, with a spectacular view of the City skyline. Our smaller spaces on the 9th floor, the Library Room, and the classic Bechtel Room are also decorated.

Got Music? Our complete vendor list will help you with all your entertainment needs. All our music & entertainment vendors are professional and a wonderful addition to your Holiday Celebration. Whether an intimate gathering, Classic cocktail party, or Dinner & Dancing, the City Club has you covered. Leave the planning to us! We are offering a Holiday Promotion to YOU! Book your Holiday celebration before September 30, 2010 & receive 10% off our standard food & beverage pricing.https://app.verticalresponse.com/campaign/www.cityclubsf.com

Alison Angelo

Sales & Catering Manager