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Grilled calamari – BIN 38

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Grilled calamari BIN 38

Served with cauliflower, arugula, fennel, olives, croutons and preserved lemon. $12
BIN 38, San Francisco

This was a refreshing plate but disappointing because it’s not what I thought I ordered. The menu read “Grilled calamari” and perhaps the squid was grilled at some point, but there was so much citrus juice in the dressing that the calamari got further cooked by the acid and its texture changed drastically. It could have almost been called a “ceviche” at that point! I did appreciate the different textures from the fennel, croutons, cauliflower, etc. I’m not sure what was the painted green puree on the plate. It was never explained and I forgot to ask.  Pretty dish…

Porchetta sandwich – Roli Roti

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Porchetta sandwich Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie

Tender slices of slow rotisserie roasted pork on an Acme roll with caramelized onions, arugula, and herb sea salt.
Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie, San Francisco

Can you say fatty, salty, tasty, tender, amazing, deliciousness!?  I’m in love with this sandwich.  And apparently, so is everyone else if the long lunch line at the Ferry Building food stand is any indication.  Roli Roti rotisserie roasts the porchetta right out of their cart/truck, and it’s mesmerizing to watch the beautiful fat drip down the stacked spits.

After slicing the pork, they soak up all the delicious juices left on the cutting board with a split Acme roll before piling on the meat, onions and arugula.  They make sure to add pieces of the crispy skin for good measure.  What results is heaven in a to-go bag!  Count me in!

7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2010, 2011, 2012

Beet and arugula salad – Andalu

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Beet arugula salad Andalu
Lightly dressed in a champagne vinaigrette, this simple beet and arugula salad has sliced red onions and is topped with ricotta salata.
Andalu, San Francisco

To me, beets and arugula are a perfect match.  The peppery greens are balanced by the sweet flavor and smooth texture of the beets.  The mellow ricotta salata was a great addition.  I’m not a huge salad fan, but you can’t go wrong with a simple, delicious preparation.

Beef carpaccio – Andalu

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Beef carpaccio Andalu

Thinly sliced and pounded beef with lemon aioli.  Salad of mushrooms, parmesan and arugula.  Sprinkled with fried capers.  $8.50
Andalu, San Francisco

I would have never thought growing up that I would like raw beef SO much, but beef carpaccio changed my mind.  It’s simple nature allows you to truly enjoy the tender beef, and restaurants make it their own by topping it with creative ingredients and flavor combinations.  I like Andalu’s version. The lemon aioli keeps it bright as does the slices of raw mushrooms in the arugula salad.  The fried caper berries add some saltiness and a great texture.  I’m a fan!

Sangria Andalu
They also have 1/2 off carafes of sangria on Thursday nights!