Pimento cheese, okra, pickled onions, and bacon. $12
Eureka Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco CA
This seems a paltry portion for twelve bucks. I liked the flavors but would have appreciated a few more tortillas worth.
Sauce romesco. Family style menu, $60 per person
Al’s Place, San Francisco CA
This was yummy. I liked the texture and flavor of the chickpeas and the romesco sauce was just lovely! Mmm…
Country ham, hazelnut, Meyer lemon. Tasting menu $155
Lazy Bear, San Francisco CA
This dish was beautiful and delicious! I loved the different preparations of the asparagus. And the miner’s lettuce and brassica flowers looked great against the frothy foam. Noms!
Crispy chicken glazed in spicy sweet orange flavored sauce. $8.95
Chada Thai Cuisine, Palm Springs CA
I don’t know why restaurants label their dishes “spicy” when there is absolutely no heat! This wasn’t even bland so I’m not sure where any of the “spicy” was hiding. Lame.
Smoked apple sauce. Family style menu, $60 per person
Al’s Place, San Francisco CA
I liked the texture of these fries. They were a nice combination of fried edges and limp center. But I really didn’t like the flavor. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a total pickle fanatic but these just tasted weird to me and they were too sour. I also though the choice of the smoked apple sauce didn’t work very well. I think all the hype is unfounded with these, but I’m just going by my own preference.
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Zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus. $5
Chicken Ranch, Palm Springs CA
These were great and a very good value. I liked that they pieces were large and the grill marks were perfect and I loved the char.
Cultured butter. Tasting menu $155
Lazy Bear, San Francisco CA
I don’t know how they make this bread, but it was frickin’ amazing! I don’t usually go on about a roll, but I could’ve eaten a half dozen of these. And the cultured butter was so silky and flavorful. NOMS!
Salami, sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions. $17.75
The Sausage Factory, San Francisco CA
I liked the flavors of this pizza, but it felt like the toppings were a bit undone. It was weird because the crust was cooked all the way through, but the toppings felt undercooked. Hmm…
Combination of shrimp, beef, chicken, sliced green chili, egg and onion. $9.95
Chada Thai Cuisine, Palm Springs CA
This was ok. I liked all the different proteins in there, but the rice was kinda dry and bland. Definitely not the best fried rice I’ve ever had.
Curry, micro greens. Family style menu, $60 per person
Al’s Place, San Francisco CA
This almonds were really tasty. I don’t think I’ve ever had curry-crusted almonds before but they were fun to eat and had great flavor. Not sure how the greens fit in though – kinda awkward to eat with the almonds.
Homemade lamb and beef gyro with onions, parsley, broiled tomato, and tahini wrapped in lavash and grill toasted. Served with hummus and side salad. $13.75
Goood Frikin’ Chicken, San Francisco CA
This had a great grilled flavor. The lamb was good and wasn’t dry. The hummus was also tasty especially eaten with the wrap.
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Half chicken $11
Chicken Ranch, Palm Springs CA
This rotisserie chicken had great flavor and it was pretty juicy, even the breast piece. I thought that it was a bit overprices for chicken, but you’re paying for the higher quality.
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