From now until March 18th, St. Regis' Michelin-starred food joint Ame honors the one-year anniversary of the tsunami and earthquake in Miyagi, Japan, with a special prix fixe dinner option.
Dishes inspired by the region, such as their Miyagi Oysters in Ponzu Sauce with Momiji Oroshi and Grilled Scallop on Hitomebore Risotto with Abalone) are part of a five-course menu
"that celebrates the culinary sprit of Miyagi, while paying homage to the devastations suffered by its people."

While the exceptional dining experience will blow a $100 hole in your pocket (add $65 for wine pairings!), part of the proceeds go to Chefs United for Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. It's worth it. Trust us.

Menu is as follows:

Miyagi Oysters in Ponzu Sauce with Momiji Oroshi
Two sakes specially made for Ame from Miyagi "Hiro’s home brew" (Kurikomayama “Kuranohana”, Junmai Ginjo; Kurikomayama “Hitomebore”, Junmai Ginjo)
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Soup of Nameko Mushroom with Sanriku Wakame
(Gonzalez Byass, Amontillado Sherry, Jerez)

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Grilled Scallop on Hitomebore Risotto with Abalone
(Ballot Millot Meursault, Burgundy 2007)

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Oxtail Stew and Grilled Beef Tongue with Sendai Miso Glaze
(Radio Coteau Syrah, Cherry Camp, Sonoma Coast 2008)

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Maccha Panna Cotta with Strawberries
(Becker Riesling, Lassez Faire, Pfalz, Germany 2006 )
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For more information or to make reservations, please call 415-284-4040 or visit amerestaurant.com. (Reservations are not required but strongly encouraged.)

Ame: 689 Mission Street (at 3rd Street), SF