Wednesday, April 6
Public House is holding a Top Chef Masters viewing party to cheer on Traci Des Jardins of Jardiniére. As the only SF chef participating this season, Des Jardins competes her way through the show in support of nonprofit La Cocina. Starting at 8:00 p.m., the bar will feature a La Cocina-prepared appetizer plate and three tequila cocktails (Mijita Margarita, Paloma, and Diablo). Proceeds from sales benefit La Cocina. 24 Willie Mays Plaza
Thursday, April 7
Taste of the Nation is playing host to more than 30 Bay Area star chefs and mixologists raising money for Share Our Strength’s fight to end child hunger in America by 2015. The event is being held at the swanky Bently Reserve, and all ticket sales ($95-500) go toward grants for local food organizations. 301 Battery St.
The Liberty Café in Bernal Heights is hosting a six-course dinner ($70) with wine pairings ($100) by chef Matthew Marcus in the cozy cottage/wine bar behind the cafe. Menu highlights include butter-poached Maine lobster with handmade ricotta gnocchi and a duo of Kobe beef with an herb roasted sirloin and cabernet braised short rib ravioli. 410 Cortland Ave., 415-695-8777
Sunday, April 10
Flour+Water reopened earlier this week after a 10-day hiatus to paint and put down new wood floors, as well as add four new pasta dishes to chef Thomas McNaughton’s menu. On Sunday in the restaurant’s Dough Room,
CUESA’s is having their Spring Celebration dinner. There will be two seatings limited to 12 people and featuring a five-course meal. Part of the proceeds from tickets ($160) go to CUESA and can be purchased by calling the restaurant at 415-826-7000 or e-mailing events@flourandwater.com. 2401 Harrison St.
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