San Francisco - August 28, 2009

Manic Monday

Eat at 111 Minna

If Monday had its druthers, it would be more like Friday. But somebody’s gotta be the redheaded stepchild of the workweek.

With the debut of Eat at 111 Minna this Monday — an affair that’s part restaurant, part art exhibit, and part musical event — the crappiest of all days may finally get comeuppance.

Chef Tommy Halvorson (The Phoenix Supper Club) will prep six to eight affordable ($4-$10) small plates and two desserts for the grand opening. Up first: pork belly tacos with corn custard and succotash and gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, prawns, chile, and lemon.

Sip a cucumber-and-vodka concoction created for Eat or take advantage of shot specials. Guests can mingle at tables, roam the gallery, or get down and dirty to a live DJ.

Watch out, Hump Day.

Eat at 111 Minna, this Monday, 5-10:30 p.m., 111 Minna Street, at Second Street (415-974-1719 or eatat111minna.blogspot.com). R.S.V.P. to eatat111minna@gmail.com and the first dish at this Monday’s Eat will be compliments of the chef.