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SF’s First Ever “Taste of Thrive City” w/ $6 Tasting Tickets (2026)

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to enter, but tasting tickets start at $6 onsite with discounts for advanced purchase online for multi-packs of 5 or 10

Thrive City Plaza (at Chase Center) | 1725 3rd St, San Francisco, CA

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Celebrate the vibrant flavors of Thrive City restaurants and bars!

Calling all foodies! Grab your ticket and join us for Taste of Thrive City! An event celebrating the vibrant flavors of Thrive City restaurants and bars. Discover new dishes through various samples, featuring menu items such as melt-in-your-mouth wagyu skewers, laphet fried rice and sweet tooth satisfying ice cream sandwiches. As you explore, purchase a beverage and quench your thirst with some of our various drink specials. Enjoy a day outside filled with live entertainment, kids zone with family-friendly activities, and comfortable outdoor seating options.

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The event is free. The food tasting portion of this event requires a paid ticket. One ticket redeems one item.

Pre-Purchase: Receive 10% off Off March 20 – April 11

  • $22.50 for 5 Tickets + $2.83 fee
  • $36 for 10 Tickets + $3.62 fee

Day Of (Online and On-site):

  • $6 For 1 Ticket (Limit 4 Tickets)
  • $25 for 5 Tickets
  • $40 for 10 Tickets

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🎟️ On the Menu: What Your Tasting Tickets Unlock 🎟️

⭐ Che Fico Pizzeria: “OG Pepperoni” – The OG Pepperoni is a classic at Che Fico Pizzeria. It features San Marzano tomato, pepperoni, garlic, oregano, and mozzarella.

⭐ Cupcakin’ Bake Shop: “Mini Flight” – Three of their top selling flavors: Red Velvet, Key Lime Pie, and Salted Caramel.

⭐ Dumpling Time: Signature Combo XLB bursting with rich, savory soup, delectable chicken siu mai with a perfectly juicy, bouncy bite, and flavorful vegan fried rice.

⭐ Fikscue Craft Barbecue:

  • Smoked Brisket Sliders – Halal, slow-smoked Texas-style brisket served on soft slider rolls, layered with our house BBQ and aioli sauces, pickles, and onions for a balanced bite of smoke, richness, and brightness.
  • Sate Ayam – Indonesian grilled halal chicken skewers marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, finished with our housemade peanut sauce that delivers savory richness with subtle sweetness.
  • Rujak Slaw – A bright, textural slaw inspired by Indonesian rujak, combining crisp vegetables and pineapples with a tangy-sweet dressing and gentle heat to complement our smoked meats.

⭐ Gott’s Roadside: Teriyaki Tenders – Buttermilk-dipped, breaded & fried crisp. Tossed in teriyaki sauce & topped with green onions & toasted sesame seeds. Served with spicy mayo & a lemon.

⭐ Harmonic Brewing:

  • Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with Maldon sea salt.
  • Hand cut local tortilla chips with Harmonic ‘Let it ESB’ beer cheese sauce.

⭐ Kayah by Burma Love: Laphet Fried Rice – Wok-fried jasmine rice inspired by their signature tea leaf salad, tossed with house-fermented laphet (Burmese tea leaves), garlic, crispy shallots, roasted chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a bright squeeze of lime for a bold, savory-tangy finish.

⭐ Miller & Lux: Australian F1 Wagyu Kushiyaki – 2oz wagyu skewer, grilled over charcoal and finished with Yuzu Koshō (Japanese fermented citrus paste). It’s wrapped from the bottom with Shiso and topped with crispy fried garlic.

⭐ Señor Sisig: Sisig Taco – Choice of protein, corn tortilla, onions, lettuce, fresh jalapeños and their cilantro cream sauce.

⭐ Splash at Thrive City:

  • Splash Slider – Snack sized slider served with pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, crispy onions, and bacon jam. Served on a pretzel bun.
  • Shot Clock Sipper – Non-alcoholic alternative to the margarita that’s bright, tart, and more dynamic.

⭐ The Baked Bear: Serving three of their most popular ice cream sandwich combos: Chocolate Chip with Vanilla, Cookies & Cream Cookie with our signature Bear Batter, and Funfetti with Toasted S’mores.

*Food offerings subject to change

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✨ Sip While You Savor With These Drink Specials ✨

🍸 Dumpling Time:

  • Fire Horse – Hennessy V.S, pineapple, lime pandan.
  • Crimson Canter – whiskey, elderflower liqueur, lemon, passionfruit, angostura bitters.
  • Strawberry Rock – Hennessy V.S.O.P, Aperol, cranberry juice, strawberry syrup, lemon juice.
  • Golden Chrysanthemum – Hennessy V.S, pear puree, chrysanthemum syrup, lemon juice, elderflower soda.

🍺 Harmonic Brewing: 5oz tasters of any of their house-made Harmonic craft brews for $3 each.

🍷 Splash at Thrive City:

  • Select beer $8
  • Select wine $12

*Drink specials are not included in tasting ticket

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free to enter, but tasting tickets start at $6 onsite with discounts for advanced purchase online for multi-packs of 5 or 10
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals
Address: 1725 3rd St, San Francisco, CA

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