Came here for a Patricia Barber performance and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Although this intermission drink was a ‘lil expensive for the super small size, you can’t really complain too much while supporting the arts. $11
SF Jazz Center, San Francisco CA
Yellow yarrow (Achillea millefolium, Asteraceae), West Field Road.
Flatbread with smoked bacon, melted leeks, manchego and housemade mato cheese. $15
Contigo, San Francisco CA
I love the cocas at Contigo. The flatbread always has a great texture and is so flavorful. This wild nettle coca was a new one for me, and it was SO tasty especially with the two types of cheese and bacon.
Pier 41, Fisherman’s Wharf.
Poached pear with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream. $7.50
Le P’tit Laurent, San Francisco CA
This was the perfect dessert to end our meal. It wasn’t too sugary sweet and it had a great firm texture. And how can you go wrong with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce?!
Large chalk lettuce (Dudleya lulverulenta, Crassulaceae), West Field Road.
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.
“Where it all began – the heart of the exotic cocktail as enjoyed for centuries in Jamaica. This follows the traditional Caribbean formula: 1 of sour (lime) 2 of sweet (sugar) 3 or strong (dark Jamaican rum), and 4 of weak (ice), with allspice liqueur and Angostura bitters for spice.” $12
Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco CA
Just in time for Friday happy hour, lol! I love most of the drinks at Smuggler’s Cove, but this didn’t do it for me. I think the allspice liqueur was a bit too much.
Cliff House Totem Pole, Point Lobos Avenue.
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.
“Mere mortal bartenders quake in fear at the sight of eleven carefully measured ingredients, but not our intrepid crew. Such is the nature of a great exotic cocktail like this masterpiece from the world famous Tiki-Ti in Los Angeles. Four juices, four rums, and a sea of spices make this ‘Superb in Taste Sensation’.” $14
Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco CA
This is definitely a silent killer! It tastes SO delicious and fruity that you forget that it’s also packed with a ton of alcohol. One of these definitely gets you going so be careful, you don’t wanna barf in their indoor water feature. Lol!
7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2011
Coastal strawberry plants (Fagaria chiloensis, Asteraceae), Point Lobos Avenue.
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.
Vittle Monster 