Fresh tomatoes, sprinkled with parmesan and red pepper flakes. $4.55
Escape From New York Pizza, San Francisco CA
The was pretty good. Although the meatballs were a bit dry, the pizza slice still had good flavor and the fresh tomatoes were a nice topping for some added moisture. I always like the thin crusts at Escape From New York.
Asian pear, avocado, chili oil, fried rice. $14
Redd, Yountville CA
I love Redd, but there was something a bit unsatisfying about this dish. Maybe it was the mound of puffed rice burying the tuna tartare, but it almost felt like work to eat this plate. And that makes me sad…
Blue cheese sauce, pancetta, shishito pepper, potato, parmesan. Happy hour $9
Carpe Diem Wine Bar, Napa CA
Mmm, this flatbread was delicious! I’m not totally sold on the addition of the shishito peppers though – they didn’t quite fit to me. The blue cheese sauce was yummy though and the other toppings worked well together.
Inkberry cabernet sauvignon. Happy hour $6
George Dickel 9 year whiskey, Manhattan on the rocks.
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ, Napa CA
I thought this place was kinda cool. It had a relaxed vibe and a large whiskey selection. We were bar hopping, but I’d definitely return for the bbq!
Carne asada, carnitas, and pollo pibil. Handmade corn tortillas, queso fresco, crema, avocado, and pico de gallo. Each $4
Tacorgasmico, San Francisco CA
These tacos were pretty good. I like the texture of the warm tortillas and the proteins were pretty tasty too. It wasn’t on the menu description, but the pickled red cabbage was an excellent addition.
Chanterelle mushrooms, cipollini onions, peas, carrots, green beans, celery root puree. $19
Redd, Yountville CA
Omg, this was delicious! It was rich, luscious, earthy, juicy and lovely. The rabbit was so moist and all the flavors were wonderful. More, please!
Spicy Bloody Mary: jalapeno infused vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, lemon. $13
Happy hour $6
Carpe Diem Wine Bar, Napa CA
This was good. I wish the batter was a little thinner and lighter though so that the crab filling could shine through.
Chorizo with eggs and potatoes, handmade corn tortilla stuffed with black refried beans, lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and avocado. $5
Tacorgasmico, San Francisco CA
I liked this. The handmade corn tortilla had a great texture and was yummy. The chorizo filling was also rich and flavorful. It was on the small side, but then again it only cost five bucks.
Sidecar: cognac, lemon, triple sec, fig. $10
Ninebark, Napa CA
This place was really nice and comfortable. The bartender was friendly and the drinks were really well-made and tasty. I’ll definitely return for the food – I’ve heard that their food is supposed to be great.
Paloma: tequila, grapefruit, soda, lime.
Tennessee Cola: whiskey, house cola, toasted grain. Each $10
Toasted hazelnuts. Complimentary
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
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.
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