The twosome sampler platter – Baby Blues BBQ

Appetizer plate - Memphis Minnie's
2 chicken wings, 2 bad-ass meatballs, 2 shrimps. $12.90
Baby Blues BBQ, San Francisco CA

I have mixed feelings about Baby Blues BBQ, but I was not impressed with these assorted appetizers. Everything was pretty dry. Thank goodness the shrimp had some sauce drizzled on top otherwise it would have been too dry to eat and enjoy. The meatballs were also dense and dry, and not very tasty. And even the chicken wings were a disappointment. This made me sad. 😦

2 entree combo plate – Panda Express

2 entree combo plate - Panda Express
Honey walnut shrimp and Golden Szechuan fish with chow mein. $9.79
Panda Express, Cabazon CA

Ugh, I feel sick just knowing that I consciously decided to eat at Panda Express and I chose probably the worst entree items for you! My greasy Chinese food craving got the best of me but I really shouldn’t have eaten here, but the options were limited. Anyway, I felt disgusting after eating this (and no, I didn’t even begin to finish all of it).

Filipino adobo pork bowl – Go Bistro

Filipino adobo pork bowl - Go Bistro
Grilled pork marinated in savory Filipino adobo sauce, served over rice with cucumbers and onions.  $11.99
Go Bistro, San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Meh, this tasted only faintly like pork adobo. That’s probably a good thing because the pork was more lean and less salty than regular adobo. The dish was more reminiscent of a Filipino adobo and an actual example of one. I probably wouldn’t order it again.

Lamb gyro plate – Halal Cart

Lamb gyro plate - Halal Cart
With basmati rice, pita, and salad. $8
Halal Cart, San Francisco CA

This is probably my favorite lunch item right now. I love their lamb gyro meat. They put a lot of white sauce on top already but I always add more, and include some of their pink hot sauce too. You can purchase extra meat but I can’t tell the difference in amount so it’s probably not worth it. This plate is so delicious though!

Lamb gyro plate - Halal Cart
January 26, 2015. Extra lamb over rice. $10

Lamb gyro plate - Halal Cart
March 16, 2015. Extra lamb over rice. $10

Lucky Dog ranch beef shortribs – A16

Lucky Dog ranch beef shortribs - A16
Red wine, red onion, ancho cress, green peppercorns. $26
A16, San Francisco CA

Eh, I wasn’t very impressed with this dish. I felt like it could have been more rich and flavorful, and the sauce could have been a little thicker. There also wasn’t any starch or something carb-y to balance the dish. Thank goodness we ordered a side of polenta.

Masciarelli wine - A16
Masciarelli, ‘Marina Cvetic’, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, San Martino Sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo 2009. $16