File:     /home/photo/san/2022/220121/aracely.txt
Modified: 1/21/22
Created:  1/21/22
Subject:  SAN's notes on Aracely Cafe (on T.I.) as possible SEN/MHR wedding venue.
See also: https://www.aracelysf.com/

Location:
Aracely Cafe is toward the north end of Treasure Island (T.I.) (ca. 20' from home).
Driving from the Bay Bridge: 
 Yerba Buena exit -> T.I. -> Palms -> r 9th -> l D -> r 11th -> l E -> deadends at Aracely.
Spectacular Bay Bridge / SF skyline views from Palms but no views from Aracely venue.
Parking no problem.
Very laid back sparsely unpopulated area of T.I., probably even on weekends.

Venue walkthrough (Maria):
 Ceremony typically setup in outdoor cafe space, setup with aisle and seating.
 Cocktails (full bar) in same outdoor cafe space and adjoining indoor cafe space.
 Reception in covered outdoor space, 45'x45 square dance floor with halls surrounding,
  tables typically around the outside; have speakers/heaters.
 Driveway space near entrance can be used e.g. for food truck.
 Accomodates 200 easily, has worked for up to 300.
 Timing typically ca. 4:30pm ceremony, 5:00 cocktails, 6:00 dinner; obviously flexible.
 Building off of outdoor space has 2 additional rooms and a large
 private room usable as e.g. bridal party prep area.
Bathrooms: 1 unisex bathroom inside cafe, 2 more inside building next to outdoor space.

Reservations: Fill out event form on website with specific date,
 they will reserve the same date at no charge (no downside!).
 If someone else requests the same date, they will call you
 and you can then commit / release.
 Tables/chairs included, pricing included.

Weather: obviously Sept./Oct. ideal.

Food:
SAN/BSN split a burger and a dessert (dark choc. hazelnut tart, in-house), none of very good.
See images of cafe lunch and dessert menus.
Venue pricing depends on food from cafe vs. external caterer.
Buffet or plated.