Xiao long bao. $12.95
Yank Sing, San Francisco CA
Mmm, these were really good! The wrapper was thin and delicate and the soup and pork filling were delicious. There were probably some of the better XLB I’ve had in a while!
7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2013
Vinegar sauce with ginger.
Fava bean puree, ancho chile puree, summer squash and porcini salad, porcini mushroom puree.
Le Pigeon, Portland OR
I generally don’t get excited over fish dishes, but this was delicious and refreshing. The halibut was cooked perfectly – still tender and flavorful. The other ingredient and sauces were amazing with the fillet. Omg, I loved the ancho chile puree especially. Noms!
Brentwood corn, cherry tomato, heirloom cucumber, fennel, watercress, arugula, lemon vinaigrette. $12
Tender Greens, San Francisco CA
This grilled trout salad tasted good, but the trout fillet was really thin and didn’t feel substantial. It was also a pain and bothersome to pick through.
My cherpumple post always gets more hits right around Thanksgiving, but this year BuzzFeed has picked it up for their 9 Glorious Pie-Cakes to Make for Thanksgiving article. Yay, I’m so excited!
Vittle Monster 