Family-style dinner, $65 per person
The Progress, San Francisco CA
I can’t remember what all the little bites were, but I do remember that I liked every single one! This restaurant was clean and crisp and the service was friendly and efficient. I thought the food was really delicious and inventive.
Calicraft “The City” IPA. $6
Weisses Brauhaus G. Schneider & Sohn GmbH Weisen Edel-Weisse. $8
Balsamic vinegar, almond, cheese, thyme. Prix fixe $50
Apartment 2g, Front Royal VA
This should have been very charming and homey dinner, but the service was SO slow that I just couldn’t enjoy myself. I loved the concept of eating in a converted apartment while the husband and wife chef duo cooks lovely dishes for you, but this dinner was painfully long. The time between dishes was unbearable. By the end, I was still hungry because I was able to fully digest between courses.
This opening bite was a little clunky. It was literally a dressed up dried apricot! I think it tasted good, but I thought that it was an odd item. I mean, I could do this…
Zardetto Prosecco Doc Treviso Brut, Italy. $8
Shenandoah National Park.
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