Prosciutto, salame, brillat savarin and other cheeses, grilled bread, candied walnuts, cornichons, fruit compote and mustard. Happy hour $10
Carpe Diem Wine Bar, Napa CA
This wasn’t the fanciest charcuterie board I’ve ever had, but it was certainly delicious. And at ten bucks, it was a fantastic value. I loved the brillat savarin (one of my favorite cheeses) and the grilled bread and other accompaniments were yummy.
Pol Clement brut. Happy hour $6
Broccoli with golden raisins. SF BBQ Festival
CatHead’s BBQ, San Francisco CA
Mmm! This was really good. The pork rib was pretty large and it was saucy and delicious. I also liked the broccoli with golden raisins.
Wild arugula, pickled beets, buttermilk horseradish. $27
The Table, San Jose CA
This dish seemed pretty small for twenty seven bucks worth of food. Yes, it was tasty enough but I couldn’t help but feel a little cheated from the portion size. It would have been different if I was blown away by it, but that wasn’t the case.
With onions and cilantro. Each $2.95
Tropisueno, San Francisco CA
I hadn’t had the al pastor taco here and it was kind of surprising to see the large pineapple chunks thrown on top. It somehow seemed unauthentic and cheese. Regardless, the tacos still tasted great.
Made to order and served in a traditional mocajete. $6
Tacorgasmico, San Francisco CA
I’m not sure if they were out of mocajetes, but the guacamole was definitely served in a ramekin. Not a big deal, but don’t write something on your menu that you’re not going to do. This guacamole order was really small, even for six bucks. Lame. And I really doubt it was “made to order”.
Chocolate sauce. $9.75
Buckeye Roadhouse, Mill Valley CA
This dessert was great! I loved the crust and it was piled high with coconut custard, whipped cream, and dusting of chocolate shavings. Mmm…
With vanilla bean ice cream. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
I wasn’t excited about dessert because I was SO full from the chef’s tasting. Well thank goodness because these dessert weren’t very good. They seemed like ordinary hotel-type dessert made in large production. Pretty lame.
The Saguaro Hotel.
Niman Ranch beef, white cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon, garlic aioli, grain mustard and house-made bbq sauce. Served with salad and side of pickled veggies. $13
Radish, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this burger looked great and tasted equally great. The beef was thick and juicy and the bacon and caramelized onions gave it a nice and smoky flavor. The side salad was also very refreshing and perfectly dressed.
Calicraft Cali Coast Kolsch ale. $5
Fresh corn polenta, salsa verde. $16
The Table, San Jose CA
Yum yum! The fresh corn “polenta” was very tasty and I loved its texture. The quail was nice and tender and I like dhow they were pre-portioned and displayed.
With onions and cilantro. Each $2.95
Tropisueno, San Francisco CA
These tacos are pretty simple and non-fussy, but the meats are tasty and their salsa bar is great. Mmm…
$3.50
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, San Francisco CA
Mmm, I thought this donut was great! The dough was lovely and the chocolate filling was light and tasty.
Bourbon ice cream, candied cocoa nibs. $9.75
Buckeye Roadhouse, Mill Valley CA
This tart was rich, decadent and yummy. The bourbon ice cream could have been more bourbon-y but that’s just because I love my bourbon, hehe!
Vittle Monster 