Ozumo Oakland Hosting a Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” Celebration on Feb. 16 Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto Hosts a Takara Sake Dinner on February 25, 2010

Ozumo Restaurant in Oakland will be hosting their 2nd annual “East Meets West” Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 16 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Highlights will include live entertainment in the spirit of the occasion, the diverse sounds of New Orleans as presented by DJ Gray, and “Fat Tuesday” food and Brazilian drink specials served in the bar and lounge. There will be no cover charge and no reservations are required.

Ozumo Oakland is located at 2251 Broadway, at Grand Avenue. Street parking, valet parking and nearby off-street lots and garages are readily available. Visit Ozumo on the Web at www.Ozumo.com or call (510) 286-9866.

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto will host a Thursday, February 25 “One Fermented Evening,” a Takara brewery sake paired special dinner beginning at 6:30 PM.

The $60.00 prix fixe menu, prepared by Spenger's Executive Chef Devon Boisen, will consist of five courses, each paired with an appropriate sake from Berkeley’s Takara brewery. The price is per person and excludes tax and gratuity. A representative of the brewery will be present at the dinner.

Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto has been one of the Bay Area’s best-known culinary destination points for over 110 years. Adding to the Spenger’s experience are the unique nautical paraphernalia and historic collectibles that are on display throughout the restaurant. Visit Spenger’s on the Web at www.spengers.com. The restaurant is located at 1919 Fourth Street in Berkeley, California, and the telephone number is (510) 845-7771.