Nanami togarashi seasoning, carnaroli rice, green sweet peas and shaved parmigiano reggiano. $25
Lavender Bistro, La Quinta CA
This risotto was really delicious and I loved its creamy texture and the slightly Asian flavors. The scallops were cooked nicely, but the shrimp were a bit overcooked.
Zardetto, Proseco Dos Brut. Split $14
Shrimp, scallops, oysters, crabmeat. Small $16
The Elite Cafe, San Francisco CA
I’m not sure how they were able to pack SO much flavor into this gumbo, but it was delicious! The was a nice smokiness to it and the seafood were cooked perfectly. I could have devoured another bowl of this gumbo!
Decorative railing, Pacific-Union Club.
Baked spaghetti squash, braised Maui onions, sauteed Lollypod kale and orange peel amarena cherry sauce. $34
Lavender Bistro, La Quinta CA
I love duck, and when it’s cooked two ways, it’s even better! 🙂 This time around, I actually liked the seared duck breast better than the leg confit. I didn’t much care for the squash, but the sauce was delicious!
Breadsticks, butter and hummus. Complimentary
Shrimp, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, dirty rice. $25
The Elite Cafe, San Francisco CA
Wow, this jambalaya was super flavorful! It was smoky and the proteins were cooked perfectly and very succulent. More, please!
Westbound 152.
Poached pear, toast points. $16
Lavender Bistro, La Quinta CA
Mmm, this appetizer was SO delicious! I loved the silky texture of the foie gras mousse combined with the hard bruleed crust. I thought the toast points were a little tacky though (and definitely not enough of them for the amount of foie gras).
Cape Cod cocktail. $9
Served with butter. $5
The Elite Cafe, San Francisco CA
These biscuits were warm and super flaky. They had a wonderful flavor, but I wish they had less of the baking powder-y texture.
Ocean Beach.
Beef tongue, malbec braise, chayote picadillo, salsa verde. $21
Lolinda, San Francisco CA
Lengua tastes SO good! I love it’s dark, rich flavor and the chayote was a nice and different accompaniment. More, please! 🙂
Rose of malbec, Belasco de Baquedano, NV Argentina. $13
Quail egg, buttermilk, grilled bread, watermelon radish. $13
The Elite Cafe, San Francisco CA
Hmm, this was interesting. I liked the smokey flavor of the tartare and the buttermilk was a nice new combination, but I’m not sure I liked the combination of the textures. The raw beef with the raw quail egg combined with the cold thick/wet texture of the buttermilk sauce didn’t sit well with me.
Fort Funston.
Wood-fire grilled crosscut beef short ribs. $17
Lolinda, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this beef had a really nice grilled flavor, but it was bit tough and difficult to eat. There really wasn’t that much meat to them either. I liked the aji sauce that came with it though.
Giant squid graffiti mural, Market.
Fresh hearts of palm, avocado, baby gems, lime dressing. $8
Lolinda, San Francisco CA
I liked this salad. I thought it was a little overdressed, but I thought the flavors were good and the lettuce was nice and crisp. I really enjoyed the large pieces of fresh hearts of palm.
Grace Cathedral.
Mushroom-truffle honey. $8
Beretta, San Francisco CA
Mmm! Just give me burrata and I’m one happy camper. I loved these delicious bites of food! It was salty, silky, umami, creamy, and absolutely perfect. NOMS!
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Wind Up Bird: Japanese whiskey, carpano bianco, curacao, salted cacao. $11
This cocktail was very herby and liqueury tasting and so it wasn’t my favorite. Although it wasn’t sweet per se, it was leaning toward that profile.
Chicken, raisins, potato, aji amarillo. $7
Lolinda, San Francisco CA
Mmm, these empanadas were very yummy! I think the shells were the best part. They were soft and flaky and absolutely delicious. I also liked the addition of raisins in the chicken filling.
Fallen tree mural, Lower Haight.
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