Cruising Round San Francisco

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Heading to San Francisco? Here’s the perfect summer outing…

Offering themed cruises around San Francisco Bay, the Red and White Fleet has been arranging special cruises since 1892 so you can rely on them to keep you afloat and happy.

Their event planners can create customised private or corporate cruises, or you can choose from pre-set themes.

Pre-set themes include the popular California Sunset Cruise, Jazz it Up, Vegas Comes to You, and even an  Indian ‘Bollywood Style’ Sunset Cruise.

California Sunset Cruise

On this two-hour cruise, guests will enjoy scenic views while they nibble on a wide variety of appetizers , fruit, cheese and cookies, including a complimentary beverage.

The entertainment includes live guitar music and a live commentary from the Captain.

Along the way, the vessel sails past Alcatraz, around Angel Island, next toTiburon and Sausalito, under the Golden Gate Bridge and along San Francisco’s stunning waterfront.

Jazz it Up

Entertained by a live jazz ensemble, guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail buffet and open bar. This 2½-hour cruise sails around the calm waters of Richardson Bay by Sausalito and around Angel Island.

Vegas Comes to You!

On this three-hour cruise with background music and a commentary, guests can have fun in a Vegas-style casino, while enjoying spectacular city views, elegant appetizers and an open bar.

The vessel will sail past the soaring skyscrapers of downtown San Francisco, under the San Francisco Bay Bridge, past AT&T Park, around Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Indian “Bollywood Style” Sunset Cruise

Experience the sounds, tastes and sights of India and their famous Bollywood style onboard this unique two-hour San Francisco Bay cruise.

After indulging in a full, three-course Indian food buffet, guests can dance the night away with a DJ playing all of the latest hits from Bollywood. There is one free beverage per person.

And if dancing is not your thing, simply watch the sights as you cruise past Alcatraz and Angel Island, into Sausalito and Tiburon, and under the Golden Gate Bridge.

A vegetarian, non-vegetarian or mixed buffet can ordered ahead of the big day.

This cruise is as one-of-a-kind as San Francisco itself.

To customise your own event, the Red and White Fleet features an exclusive Event Building Kit. Find out more here.

Ideal for groups of 60 to 250 guests per vessel, all cruises depart from Pier 43½ in the heart of the famed Fisherman’s Wharf.

Other boarding locations and transfers across San Francisco Bay are also available. Enjoy a virtual cruise by clicking here .

For bookings and additional information, visit www.redandwhite.com or call Events and Meetings Planner, Brendan Stone on +1 (415) 673-2900

 

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Venison Sausage Pot

Sweet-sour Venison & Pork sausage Hot Pot. Recipe and photo: VDuBourdieu©2010

Sweet-sour Venison & Pork sausage Hot Pot. Recipe and photo: VDuBourdieu©2010

Sweet-sour Venison & Pork Sausage Pot

This is great comfort food, ideal for the end of summer blues.

It went down really well with a hearty, organic South African Cabernet Sauvignon from Sainsbury’s, about £6. Fairtrade. It would make sense to use organic ingredients in the food, too. The recipe serves two.

Ingredients

2-3 red onions
6 venison and pork sausages
8-10 baby potatoes
A dash or two of balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey, Agave syrup or Demerara sugar
1 red pepper
¼ cup fresh tarragon; leaves removed from stalks and snipped small with scissors
Enough green leaves, i.e. watercress or rocket, to provide salad for two
Pickled capers
Lemon juice
Olive oil

Method

1.    Heat oven to 200C/180 fan/gas 6.
2.    Quarter the onions and cut peppers lengthwise into eight pieces. Sauté in a frying pan on top of the stove.
3.    When the vegetables start browning, add Balsamic vinegar, honey or other sweetener and sizzle briefly.
4.    Transfer the vegetables and wine to a Pyrex or pottery dish with a lid.
5.    If the potatoes are larger than a big marble, cut in half, and add to dish with sausages and tarragon. Mix everything up gently and cover with the lid.
6.    Cook for 25 mins or more, turning the sausages when they have browned on top.
7.    Serve with a peppery green salad and crusty bread.
8.    For dressing, blend 1/3 lemon juice to 2/3 olive oil with a pinch of salt, a twist of black pepper and the capers.