[Dinner and a Show] Barber of Seville - Dinner before at Max's Opera Cafe (Six)

The Barber of Seville on May 28th at War Memorial Opera House buy tickets: Tickets \- Tickets \($29 and up\) *A jack-of-all trades, the wily barber Figaro has a scheme for anything. Moved by the distress of two young lovers separated by the curmudgeonly Doctor Bartolo, Figaro pulls out his bag of tricks. But will Figaro’s scheming allow Rosina to escape the clutches of her guardian into true love’s embrace with Count Almaviva?* *Rossini*\*’s exuberant comedy features some of the most joyful music in all of opera. From the famous overture to the irresistible “Largo al factotum,” this masterpiece of comedic writing has delighted audiences for over two hundred years.\* *In director Emilio Sagi’s flamenco-inspired production, sun-bleached buildings are the backdrop to colorful costumes as the characters’ plans for escape become more and more outrageous. Benjamin Manis returns to conduct this effervescent score.* *from San Francisco Opera website* *Purchase your own tickets, we'll meet at restaurant below and then after the performance and go for coffee/dessert if anyone is interested.* *Buy tickets early for opening night* Max's Opera Cafe Dinner at 5:00p The first *Max's* opened during 1978 in *Burlingame*, *San Francisco's Max's Opera Cafe* soon followed, featuring singing servers, bistro style deli food, and their restaurant empire took off. Founded by *Dennis Berkowitz* on the principles of treating people fairly and providing high quality food at a great price. from *San Mateo Daily Journal (2012)* Currently *Michael Adams* is the General Manager and Executive Chef *Carlos Salcedo*. Burlingame's Max's was my first experience with this Northern California staple, they all have a large menu, with delicious selections of deli sandwiches, seafood, pasta, steaks and huge desserts. I especially enjoyed their made at your table iced tea, providing an elegance to a simple…