Sierra Nevada cream cheese, pistachio butter. $10
The Table, San Jose CA
This was good, but I was expecting more beets than arugula. I did like all the different textures in it though, and the beets were pretty tasty too.
Ground Angus beef served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese and pickles. $12
Affinity Restaurant & Bar, San Jose CA
These sliders were gross! They were hard, dry and flavorless. They were probably some of the worst sliders I’ve ever had. Yuck!
All natural chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, toasted sliced sourdough. $8.99
Boudin Bakery and Cafe, San Francisco CA
I don’t usually order club sandwiches because they can be boring and bland. This was good. The chicken was fairly tender, but the sandwich was a bit dry overall. Maybe it could have used more mayo or something.
French fries, coleslaw. $22.75
Buckeye Roadhouse, Mill Valley CA
These ribs were great. I loved the crispy crust and the smoky, tender meat. The fries were also nice and crispy and not greasy at all.
Sauteed shrimp, lemon, garlic. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
These shrimp were super juicy and tender and the sauce was wonderfully garlicky. Gambas are one of my favorite tapas and these were a tasty version.
Summer corn vinaigrette, queso fresco. $11
The Table, San Jose CA
This salad was good. I loved the different textures from the cheese, seeds, and greens. The endive and radicchio were also nice and peppery.
Bread and olive oil with butter.
Garlic rubbed crostini topped with fresh diced tomato and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze. $10
Affinity Restaurant & Bar, San Jose CA
This was good. The ingredients were fresh and clean tasting, but the balsamic glaze would have been better actually drizzled on top instead of underneath.
Chicken, prawns, tofu, lo mein noodle, mint, basil. $14.50
Betelnut Restaurant, San Francisco CA
Meh, I wasn’t too impressed with this laksa. It seemed a little watered down to me. I wish there was more depth of flavor and a kick to it.
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Horseradish mashed potatoes, toasted breadcrumbs. $21.50
Buckeye Roadhouse, Mill Valley CA
This brisket was nice and smoky, and the mashed potatoes and sauce were packed with flavor and yummy! I just wish that all parts of the brisket was equally moist and tender.
Seasonal vegetarian bomba rice, tomato, chayote, fried squash blossom. Chef’s tasting $45
Tinto, Palm Springs CA
I liked the texture of the rice, but it was surprisingly on the bland side. The fried squash blossom was also cold and limp by the time this dish arrived at the table.
Pork marinated in achiote lemon sauce with marinated red onions, peppers and garlic. Served with rice, black beans, salad, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
La Tortilla, San Francisco CA
I liked the flavor of the pork, but it was really dry. I wish they could have used a different cut or added more fat into the dish.
Garlic, thai basil. $13.25
Betelnut Restaurant, San Francisco CA
Wow, this ribs were delicious! They were SO flavorful, hot, sticky and wonderful. I loved the combination of flavors in the glaze. These definitely hit the spot and I couldn’t stop eating them!
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