Piave cheese, guanciale sauce. $12
Artisan, Paso Robles CA
I wasn’t expecting this dish to be so wet and soupy, especially when they have shaved piave on top. I was really looking for something more thick and hearty. I liked the flavors, but somehow the soupy texture really threw me off.
Breakfast potatoes, bacon, scrambled eggs. Complimentary
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino, Cupertino CA
This was gross except for the bacon! The eggs were super wet, the salsa tasted old, and the potatoes (actually, everything) was super cold. Lame. The old lady servicing the dining area was really sweet though. Slow, but sweet.
Happy hour $9
El Gaucho, Tacoma WA
This salad was super tasty! The dressing was citrus-y and refreshing, and I loved the different textures in the salad. Mmm…
Sausage gravy, eggs over medium, served with hashbrowns and wheat toast. $10.50
Joe’s Place, Paso Robles CA
I had mixed feelings about this dish. I liked the flavor of the chicken fried steak and gravy. I though the hashbrowns were burnt and my eggs were overcooked. The gravy was also almost too thick for my liking. The wheat toast was delicious.
Wheat toast.
Half pork, half chicken. Platter $40
Tapsilog Bistro, Campbell CA
Took this tray to a party down in the South Bay and of course it was a hit! Everyone loves lumpia. 🙂 I though the tray containing 110 pieces was also decently priced.
With mixed vegetables and steamed rice. $6.59
Sarku Japan, San Francisco CA
I thought this was a pretty good lunch option, especially at the price. I think they had just opened, because the guy working the grill didn’t have much cooking yet so it took a while to get any of the food out. I thought the chicken was decent (not too salty from the teriyaki sauce). Next time I’ll ask for more veggies and less rice.
Fresh tomatoes and basil with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, fire roasted on fresh dough. $20
Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles CA
This pizza was great. I loved the wonderful crust and the toppings tasted fresh and delicious. Noms! Twenty bucks seems a bit overpriced, but it does come with a glass of wine.
Hamachi, blood orange, charred fennel, pickled huckleberry, sea beans. $17
Perbacco, San Francisco CA
This dish was fine, but I feel like the hamachi was the most boring part of the dish. It seemed kind of dead and really didn’t pop out even though it was supposed to be the star of this dish. The fish was fresh enough and it didn’t taste bad, but it was all mangled and flavorless.
Chevre, candied walnuts, arugula. $12
Artisan, Paso Robles CA
I love pickled beets and I liked the contrast of the two beet varieties used. The chevre was a predictable choice, but it still tasted great with the beets. Mmm…
The Sweet Life: artisan infused vanilla vodka, chambord, pineapple, lemon, clavo. $11
Island Margarita: San Francisco’s famous Tommy’s Margarita. 100% agave tequila organic agave nectar, fresh lime juice. Happy hour $9
Tonga Room, San Francisco CA
It’s really relaxing to come to the Tonga Room after work for happy hour. The atmosphere is fun and really makes you nostalgic for old time San Francisco. The drinks are pretty good and the happy hour prices make it worth it.
Singapore Sling: Tanqueray, cointreau, cherry heering. Fresh lemon and pineapple juices, Angostura bitters plus a Benedictine mist. Happy hour $9
Sparkling wine.
Sauteed with custom Wicked Spice. Happy hour $12
El Gaucho, Tacoma WA
This dish had an interesting flavor that I wasn’t completely sold on it for shrimp. The thick consistency of the sauce was also a bit of a put off. The grilled bread was also dry and crumbly. So apparently really didn’t like this dish very much, lol!
Tri-tip scrambled with eggs, onions, tomatoes, and chilies. Served with beans, homefries, salsa, and tortillas. $10.75
Joe’s Place, Paso Robles CA
I liked the flavor of the machaca, but I thought it the eggs were over scrambled and dry. The tri-tip was also on the verge of being tough and chewy.
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