Bottoms Up

If you don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve yet, may I suggest a four-course tasting at Cav, the wine bar on Market in San Francisco? That’s where I’ll most likely be. It’s only $50 and is going on twice, at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Here’s chef Christine Mullen’s menu plan:

First course

Choice of Pomegranite and Persimmon Salad or Lobster Bisque

Second course

Choice of Crab and Asparagus Cavatelli with Truffle Oil or Filet Mignon with red wine, shallots, savory bread pudding and arugula

Third course

Serra da Estrela with membrillo and marcona almonds

Fourth course

Hazelnut Chocolate Pizzelle

The tasting does not include wine, though Cav will have a flight of vintage Champagnes on hand. For reservations, call 415-437-1770 or go to the Website. Click on Events, then New Year’s Eve.