For their second annual Taste the Row culinary event, Santana Row restaurants are offering lunch deals \u2014 $25 for two courses \u2014 that will be available on weekdays throughout September.<\/p>\n
And diners won\u2019t be the only ones benefiting. A portion of proceeds will go to the World Central Kitchen, the global nonprofit from humanitarian chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s that brings sustenance to disaster area victims.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough Taste The Row, we celebrate the joy of sharing meals and are proud to benefit World Central Kitchen\u2019s mission to provide comfort, hope and nourishment to communities when they need it most,\u201d said Collette Navarette, marketing director for Santana Row, in her event announcement.<\/p>\n
Here, in alphabetical order, are the 15 participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus. Lunch hours and availability vary by restaurant; reservations are suggested.<\/p>\n
Augustine: Cucumber Gazpacho or Gem Lettuce Salad with Sungold tomatoes for an appetizer, followed by one of two entree choices: Summer Squash Cannelloni or Salmon a la Plancha with baba ghanoush<\/p>\n
Dumpling Time: Mushroom Salad or Cucumber Salad for the appetizer, followed by a Xiao Long Bao combo of five buns, including Wagyu and Tom Yun, with noodles or fried rice<\/p>\n
El Jardin Tequila Bar: A small Caesar salad followed by one of three stews as an entree: Cazuela Chile Verde, Cazuela Rajas con Crema, Cazuela Picadillo de Res<\/p>\n
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar: Truffle Fries or Cucumber Salad for an appetizer, followed by Fish Tacos, Garlic Noodles with Chicken or Uni Pasta ($5 extra) for an entree<\/p>\n
Fitoor Indian Grill & Lounge: Five appetizer choices, including Thecha Chicken Lollypop and Amrithsari Fish, followed by one of four entree options, including Almond-Crusted Malai Kofta, Butter Chicken and Branzino Kerla Curry<\/p>\n
Momosan Ramen & Sake: Four appetizer choices, including Karaage or California Roll, followed by one of seven entree options, including Curry Don, Spicy Vegan Miso and Tokyo Chicken<\/p>\n
Oveja Negra: A Spicy Tuna Tostada appetizer will be followed by a main course of Chicken Cordon Bleu<\/p>\n
Ozumo Sushi (available on Fridays only): Miso Soup and Edamame for the appetizer, followed by a Bento Box featuring nigiri (maguro, kani, chutoro, sake, among others), a negitoro roll, tamago and steamed zucchini<\/p>\n
Parranga Taqueria: Guacamole for the appetizer; five Orden de Tacos with choice of protein for the entree; also Agua Fresca of choice<\/p>\n
Pizza Antica: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta or Chioggia Beet Salad for the appetizer; Fig and Pancetta Pizza or Trofie Al Pesto Genovese (with potatoes, green beans) for the entree<\/p>\n
Straits: Laksa Noodle Soup with chicken and shrimp for the appetizer, followed by Hainan Chicken & Rice for the entree<\/p>\n
Suspiro: For the appetizer, a small Ceviche; choice of Paella de Carne (pork rib, chicken) or Paella Vegetariana (mushrooms, broccolini, snow peas, carrots) for the entree<\/p>\n
Vintage Wine Bar: Summer Burrata with prosciutto and peaches for the appetizer; Tuscan Chicken Flatbread for the entree<\/p>\n
Vintage Wine Merchants: Personal Cheese Plate for the appetizer; Sausage-Pepperoni Flatbread for the entree<\/p>\n
Zazil Cocina Mexicana: Small Ensalada del Pueblo for the appetizer; select from Enchiladas Suizas, Carnitas del Pueblo, Tacos de Pescado or Tacos Vegetarianos for the entree<\/p>\n