Carrots, daikon, crispy rice crackers, radishes and creamy miso dressing. $10.50
Nojo, San Francisco CA
This was a really fun salad especially with the crispy rice crackers. The creamy miso dressing was delicious but perhaps added to heavily.
View of Ocean Beach from Point Lobos Avenue.
Alsace inspired thin flatbread “pizza” with nova lox smoked salmon, caramelized onion, capers, dill, lemon, and creme fraiche. $12
Noeteca, San Francisco CA
Wow, this was really tasty! I don’t say this very often, but perhaps there was a bit too much toppings. The flatbread was so thin that it could barely support all the smoked salmon. I’m never one to complain about more toppings, but I can also appreciate a little balance. 🙂
Orange and brown African daisy (Gazania sp., Asteraceae), 18th Street.
Steamed in cava and chorizo, sofrito and butter, served with bread. $11
Contigo, San Francisco CA
Omg, I know I’ve said this before but mussels and chorizo go together like peanut butter and jelly! I love it! This was spectacular and so tasty.
Orange Phalaenopsis orchids (orchidaceae), 18th Street.
Lamb shank braised for six hours, swiss chard, rosemary sauce. $24
Le P’tit Laurent, San Francisco CA
This was super rich and flavorful. The lamb was oh so tender and pretty much fell apart upon touching. The rosemary sauce was delicious and worked wonderfully with the earthy lamb.
Giant Camera Obscura, Point Lobos Avenue.
Uncommon Brewery, “Uncommon beer for uncommon people”, organic, 16 oz. $6.50
Nojo, San Francisco CA
I’d never seen this beer before so I had to order it. And as a trained botanist, I immediately fell in love with the beer can art. I included my own pic of some California poppies to keep the theme going. As for the beer, I really liked it! It was light and very tasty.
California poppy, coastal form (Eschscholzia californica, Papaveraceae), Point Lobos Avenue.
Warm layers of savory bread pudding of smoke ham and cheese, topped with white cheese sauce and poached egg, served with mixed greens. $11.50
Noeteca, San Francisco CA
Omg, this was heaven! It was rich and decadent and SO delicious. I loved the consistency of the warm white cheese sauce and the thick slices of bread pudding were perfect. Noms!
Telescope, Ocean Beach, Great Highway.
With chicories, winter citrus, avocado and lime vinagreta. $15
Contigo, San Francisco CA
This was such a great salad. It was bright and fresh and the dungeness crab tasted delicious. I also really loved the beautiful, multicolored chicories that they used especially the pink-splotched variety. Noms!
Chicories, clementines, avocado, fennel, lime vinagreta.
January 26, 2014
Pier 43 Ferry Arch, Fisherman’s Wharf.
Rabbit Normandy served with roasted potatoes and onions. $28
Le P’tit Laurent, San Francisco CA
Omg, I’m in love with this dish! The rabbit was so tender and the sauce was perfection. It had SO much flavor and depth that I couldn’t stop eating. I can’t wait for my Paris trip this summer to try the real deal!
Pink seaside daisy (Erigeron glaucus, Asteraceae), Ocean Beach, Great Highway.
Homemade pot pie served with red chile gravy, cheddar crust, side salad. $8
Chile Pies, San Francisco CA
Wow, this was super rich and super tasty! The cheddar crust was perfect and the filling tasted simply amazing. Why haven’t I come here before? I will definitley return.
San Francisco beach mural, Beach Chalet, Great Highway.
Sparkling wine and blood orange juice. Per person $12
Noeteca, San Francisco CA
What’s a weekend brunch without bottomless mimosas?! Lol! Although these were pretty weak on the alcohol, they had a great flavor and were sufficiently refreshing.
Purple primrose flowers (Primula vulgaris, Primulaceae), Dolores Street.
Crab cake, old bay tartar sauce. Pulled pork, jack and coke bbq sauce, slaw. Natural beef, cheddar, secret sauce, Achiote chicken, pulled spicy chicken, guacamole. Served with fries and a pickle. $12
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA
Mmm, all these sliders were pretty good but I think the pulled pork was my favorite. I also enjoyed that they tried to differentiate the sliders by having different toppings and sauces.
Trio of pulled pork sliders. $9
Had to order these another day since I liked them so much and they’re a great value.
View of Coachella Valley from Mt. San Jacinto summit.
Crisp and creamy fritter of acorn fed “pata negra” ham. Each $4.50
Contigo, San Francisco CA
Mmm, these croquetas were SO frickin’ good!!! They were warm, gooey, salty, rich, and absolutely perfect. Double noms!
Pink Cymbidium orchid flowers, Roosevelt Way.
Vittle Monster 