Chaya Brasserie San Francisco Salutes The 34th America's Cup World Series, Sailing To Shore This August 21-26 & October 1-14, 2012

WHAT: From August 21 - 26, 2012, CHAYA Brasserie San Francisco, the stylish dining destination by the bay offering remarkable waterfront views that sweep from the Ferry Building to the Bay Bridge, announces the launch of a special three-course prix-fixe seafood inspired lunch menu for $34++ in honor of the 34th America's Cup World Series. To commemorate the nearly 160-year-old sailing competition, held in the host city of San Francisco, guests and visitors can enjoy the prix-fixe lunch menu alongside dinner specials during the last two weeks of August.

CHAYA Executive Chef Yuko Kajino crafts a sustainable seafood-inspired Euro-Asian lunch menu available Tuesday, August 21 through Friday, August 24 as well as Sunday, August 26, 2012 served alongside a limited brunch menu. The three-course prix-fixe lunch menu includes:

Starter
Rainbow Sashimi & Seaweed Salad
Ahi Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon, Yuzu-kosho, Ponzu Vinaigrette
or
Brentwood Corn Chowder
Rock Shrimp

Entree
Summer Squash & Housemade Ricotta Ravioli
Sweet Cherry Tomato, Micro Basil
or
Grilled Red Snapper
Corn, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Bacon, Sorrel Salsa Verde

Dessert
Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta
Hollow Fog Farm Peaches

In addition to the lunch fixe, San Franciscans can toast to the iconic race with America's Cup cocktails inspired by flagship American cities such as the New York: Drunken Sailor, Miami: Black Pearl, and Boston: Foggy Moon ($10-$12) available throughout the America's Cup events.

In honor of the sailing series in October, as well as an ode to National Seafood Month, CHAYA Brasserie San Francisco will invite guests to feast on sustainable seafood selections with the kick-off of a limited-engagement "Scallop and Oyster Food Fair" from October 1-14, 2012. The menu will feature locally sourced ingredients and culinary creations that celebrate the coastal communities. The "Scallop and Oyster Food Fair" menu will be served alongside the regular dinner menu and will range from $12-28.

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling CHAYA Brasserie San Francisco or by visiting www.thechaya.com or www.opentable.com.

WHEN: America's Cup Prix-fixe Lunch
Tuesday, August 21 - Friday, August 24, and Sunday, August 26, 2012
Tuesday - Friday | 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Sunday | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (limited brunch menu also available)

"Scallop and Oyster Food Fair" menu
Monday, October 1 - Sunday, October 14, 2012 for dinner only
Monday - Wednesday | 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday | 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday | 5:30 - 9p.m.

COST: $34++ per person ‒America's Cup Prix-fixe Lunch (available August 21-26)
Prices range from $12-28 (available October 1-14)

WHERE: CHAYA BRASERIE SAN FRANCISCO
132 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415.777.8688
www.thechaya.com

ABOUT CHAYA:
CHAYA has an unprecedented 400-year history of restaurants owned and operated by the same Tsunoda family both in Japan and California. CHAYA began under an enormous shade tree in Hayama, Japan, centuries ago, where they offered tea, sweets, and respite to weary horseback travelers. Today, there are two locations in Japan (Hikage Chaya and La Maree de Chaya) and four locations in California (Beverly Hills, Venice, Downtown L.A., and San Francisco). Famous for serving imaginative Euro-Asian cuisine and for a tradition of unmatched hospitality, the landmark CHAYA Brasserie in Beverly Hills has been a dining destination among celebrities, entertainment executives, and epicureans for over 25 years. CHAYA Venice celebrated its 20 year anni