Strawberry-lemongrass Tito’s handmade vodka popsicle in prosecco.
Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar, New York NY
Corey T.
Potluck: Prosecco and ice pops
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Baklava – Tarla Mediterranean Grill
Homemade walnut baklava, served with vanilla bean gelato. $7
Tarla Mediterranean Grill, Napa CA
Mmm, this was so good! I love baklava and when it’s paired with vanilla gelato, how can you say no?! The crushed pistachios were also a nice touch. Noms!
Vineyard.
Shredded chicken nachos – Frida’s Mexican Grill
Beans, cheese, salsa fresco, guacamole, and sour cream. Happy hour $4
Frida’s Mexican Grill, Napa CA
It was kind of amusing how small this plate was, even for happy hour. It was pretty good though and at least they tried to make it interesting.
Grapevines.
Ham and cheese croissant – Bouchon Bakery
$6.75
Bouchon Bakery, Yountville CA
Ok, this is the stupidest thing I have ever seen. Bouchon Bakery presses the shit out of their croissant sandwiches so you end up with a flat, condensed buttery mess! Isn’t the joy of eating a croissant the ability to appreciate the airy layers and flaky exterior? Well, they’ve decided that eating a hard puck of food is preferable. Fail!
Rock Mushroom Garden, Rich Botto 2010. Yountville Public Art Walk.
Sparkling wines – Domaine Chandon
Etoile rose. $16
Etoile brut. $14
Domaine Chandon, Yountville CA
I love visiting Domaine Chandon. It’s so pretty there and it’s always fun to taste all the different sparkling wines while relaxing outside. Elena helped us out on our last visit and she rocked it! Can’t wait to go back.
Vintage brut Yountville 2008. $12
Mt. Veeder 2007. $12
40th anniversary cuvee rose. $14
Carneros 2007. $12
The beautiful Domaine Chandon grounds.
Dessert duo – Cafe Bastille
Pave chocolate creme brulee and raspberry key lime mousse. Three course dinner prix fixe $35
Cafe Bastille, San Francisco CA
These desserts were decent. They weren’t super fancy or delicious, but they were different enough from each other to hold my interest.
Holocaust Memorial by George Segal, California Palace of the Legion of Honor
Caramelized diver scallops – Tarla Mediterranean Grill
Shrimp, celery root, wild mushrooms, hearts of palm, asparagus, lemon caper sauce. $23
Tarla Mediterranean Grill, Napa CA
This dish was very interesting. It was on the acidic side and had a lot of different flavors and textures. My first inclination is to say that it was too busy and too acidic. I wish the scallops were a more prominent flavor, but they kind of got lost amongst everything else.
Olive oil and tapenade with bread. Complimentary
Ceviche tostadas – Frida’s Mexican Grill
Three tostaditas with fresh fish ceviche and avocado. Happy hour $4
Frida’s Mexican Grill, Napa CA
These definitely weren’t the best ceviche I’ve ever had, but I will say that they were a steal at only four bucks. The fish was a bit on the grainy side and it was overall on the acidic side. Thank goodness for the avocado slice that helped mellow it out.
Grapevines.
Espresso and pistachio macarons – Bouchon Bakery
Each $3.50
Bouchon Bakery, Yountville CA
Mmm, I love macarons! Bouchon Bakery is very popular and the wait can be ridiculously long. So were these macarons worth it? Hmm, I’d say so. They were nice and soft and very flavorful without being overly sweet.
Fireman statue, Van de Leur Park.
Memphis pulled pork sandwich – Roadside BBQ
Slow-cooked and served lean and tender. Served Memphis style – topped with homemade coleslaw and a side of mac ‘n cheese. $8.95
Roadside BBQ, San Rafael CA
I’m back!!! Sorry I’ve been away for over a month. I had family obligations and then was traveling for work. But it’s nice to be back in San Francisco. Hope you all have been doing great!
This sandwich was very tasty. The pork had a nice smoky flavor to it, but it definitely benefited from a few healthy doses of bbq sauce while eating. I liked the mac and cheese but thought it could have been creamier.
7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2010
Rabbit in mustard grain sauce – Cafe Bastille
Lapin a la moutarde. Served with braised greens and rice. Three course dinner prix fixe $35
Cafe Bastille, San Francisco CA
They say that rabbit tastes like chicken, and with this dish I think it looks exactly like chicken too. I love the slightly gamey flavor of rabbit and most of the time it’s very tender. This rabbit dish was tasty and super hearty.
Yerba Buena Park.
Grilled Shannon Ranch lamb shish kebab – Tarla Mediterranean Grill
Marinated with Mediterranean herbs and spices, kale, Rancho Gordo cassoulet beans, basil-mint chimichurri sauce. $22
Tarla Mediterranean Grill, Napa CA
Mmm, this lamb was really good! It was tender and juicy and so flavorful. I think a bit of tzatziki on the plate would have knocked it out of the park. I thought the kale and beans were tasty too.
Bulleit Sidecar: Bulleit bourbon, cointreau, fresh lemon juice. $10
Tarla’s Manhattan: Buffalo Trace bourbon, carpano antica, angostura bitters, candied cherry. $10
Vittle Monster 