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Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to announce Smuggler's Cove (NEW MUG PG. 6)

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M

I will be PISSED OFF if it doesn't have a Beer Pong table!

Is that limbo pole from the Trader Vic's Warehouse sale?

MT

No, I'm pretty sure it's newly from Asia.

I'm surprised that the news from the last e-mail isn't on here.
I would have posted it,but I deleted the e-mail. Doh!!
it mentioned a Wine by Judd, and a Beer by Guzzling bear brewery.
exclusives for the bar.
sounds interesting.

Jeff(btd)

SMUGGLER'S COVE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW LOCALLY MADE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Smuggler's Cove, the forthcoming destination for rums and exotic cocktails, is proud to
announce two more unique products in our collection: Our house red wine, The Smuggler's Jug, and our house
beer, Smuggler's Brew.

The Smuggler's Jug is a 100% Napa Valley red wine produced exclusively for Smuggler's Cove by the award-winning
Judd's Hill Winery. Located in the heart of the Napa Valley on the Silverado Trail, the winemakers at Judd's Hill have
been producing premium wines for over 30 years. The Smuggler's Jug is a blend of 100% Napa grown varietals and
is bottled in a unique 1 liter jug that perfectly reflects the style, aesthetic, and décor of Smuggler's Cove. See the
wine label here: http://tinyurl.com/ylxdaoj You can learn more about Judd's Hill and their incredible wines at
http://www.juddshill.com

Smuggler's Brew is made exclusively for Smuggler's Cove right here in San Francisco by Thirsty Bear Brewing
Company. Like all of Thirsty Bear's hand-crafted beers, Smuggler's Brew is CCOF Certified Organic. Smuggler's Brew
is a medium-bodied and malty brown ale with just a hint of tropical spices -perfect to enjoy year-round. See the
beer label here: http://tinyurl.com/yfzqgqz Thirsty Bear has been brewing up award-winning beers in San Francisco
since 1996- learn more at http://www.thirstybear.com

"I'm very happy to be partnering with two well known Bay Area producers to bring my customers unique and
exciting products to enjoy. Along with Eurydice Rum produced by St. George Spirits, Smuggler's Cove will have a
great selection of one-of-a-kind products - and there's more to come!" says Smuggler's Cove owner Martin Cate.
Smuggler's Cove will open later this year in San Francisco.

That will create quite a conundrum for my first visit to the Cove:

Being German I like dark beer.

Knowing Judd's delicious wines I would want to try that.

A new rum must be tested!

Martin's mixology is always something to savor.

How will I feel if I partake in all four in one evening? :D

thanks for posting that Bill.

Jeff(btd)

On 2009-10-22 11:25, bigbrotiki wrote:
That will create quite a conundrum for my first visit to the Cove:

How will I feel if I partake in all four in one evening? :D

That's what a long weekend is for. Inn at the Opera is a mere stumble away.... http://www.shellhospitality.com/hotels/inn_at_the_opera/index.html

On 2009-10-22 11:57, Haole'akamai wrote:

That's what a long weekend is for. Inn at the Opera is a mere stumble away.... http://www.shellhospitality.com/hotels/inn_at_the_opera/index.html

Nice hotel Haole'akamai.
0.58 mile from the Phoenix Hotel too!
Walking distance, I don't know about that neighborhood though (?).

Addendum:
Not the Smuggler's Cove neighborhood, I've been there it's nice, I was speaking of the Phoenix's neighborhood.

[ Edited by: Unga Bunga 2009-10-22 12:48 ]

M

Mahalo for reposting about the wine and beer. They are both crazy delicious!

I am working on getting a discount code from a nearby hotel for out of town guests. I will keep you posted!

Cheers,
Martin

K

I love's me some Phoenix Hotel. Late night pool-a-party after the opening? Oh, hell yes. There won't be any water left after Nacho has at it.

MT

It's less than 7 blocks from Smuggler's Cove to the Phoenix Hotel. Here's a walking map.

We've walked it from Trader Vic's back to the Phoenix, in past tiki crawls, when Trader Vic's was still open on Golden Gate, and the Phoenix was our anchor hotel. It's pretty much the same route. Although the Tenderloin can be sketchy, it's not quite as bad as it used to be. We felt fairly safe in a larger size walking group that late at night. And for those that are really concerned about it, cabs should be plentiful in that area.

Woody, late night pool party shenanigans at the Phoenix sound like a plan! Cannonball!


T

Martiki and Smuggler's Cove are in San Francisco magazine's November issue (in a profile of 3 bars soon to open in San Francisco). I couldn't find the article on their web site to share.

Looks like we will be there in December for SF Classic Cocktail #10
Our 1 year anniversary party

Man I hope we get an opening date soon... I gotta move to Denver in late December and MUST have some Smuggler's Cove before-hand.

K
kiya posted on Sun, Nov 1, 2009 9:36 AM

Martin is the guest bartender at Jardiniere on Monday night, November 9.
Jardiniere turns into a bit of a tiki restaurant for one night only.
I just got my reservation, there's no way i'm missing this... One of SF's finest restaurants turning tiki? my god..
:)

Here's the menu:
http://www.jardiniere.com/monday_menu.html


http://www.selfedge.com

[ Edited by: kiya 2009-11-01 15:03 ]

J

On 2009-11-01 09:36, kiya wrote:
Martin is the guest bartender at Jardiniere on Monday night, November 11.

That would be Monday, November 9th.

On 2009-11-01 09:36, kiya wrote:

Here's the menu:
http://www.jardiniere.com/monday_menu.html

I wish there was a bit more veg-friendly options....

K
kiya posted on Mon, Nov 9, 2009 10:47 AM

Who's going to the TIki dinner at Jardiniere tonight with Martin Cate?

any updates on the Opening of the Cove?

Jeff(btd)

K
kiya posted on Mon, Nov 9, 2009 12:50 PM

On 2009-11-09 12:14, bigtikidude wrote:
any updates on the Opening of the Cove?

Jeff(btd)

It's opening December 8th.

Here's a link to the blurb in sfeater.

It says:

Monday, November 9, 2009, by Paolo
TIki Tracking

Martin Cate has announced an opening date for Smuggler's Cove: the tiki mecca-to-be is currently slated to make its flashy debut in the old Jade Bar in precisely 30 days on December 8. For background reading on the "greatest tiki bar on earth" (still the best quote ever), kindly do consult the full Smuggler's Cove coverage in the Eater Archives. [EaterWire]

J

Hmmm... I have no doubt SC is going to be a great place serving great drinks but do we really want it to be considered a "Tiki Bar" ??

So much effort has gone into acknowledging classic Tiki-style that this might be a move in the wrong direction (on the part of lazy or ignorant journalists).

I like the term "Exotica Rum Bar". :) That's probably more appropriate for a concept which is more ambitious that just Tiki.

My 2-cents.

[ Edited by: JOHN-O 2009-11-10 17:42 ]

I was at Sur La Table and inspired by this deco kit, I think I wanna make cupcakes for the opening night:

Perhaps, a Rum (cup)cake soaked in Orange Curacao w/ an Orgeat & Lime frosting?

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