Szechuan eggplant, cumin pork, and fried rice. $6.58
New Ming’s Restaurant, San Francisco CA
There’s something funky and odd about the cumin pork, but I actually kinda like it. It’s got an odd texture, but it tastes great and the pork remains tender. The eggplant is super greasy, but I love the Szechuan flavors. New Ming’s is one of my guilty lunchtime pleasures, hehe.
Pea tendrils and shoots, pickled radishes and turnips, French lentils. $26
Foreign Cinema, San Francisco CA
I love Foreign Cinema because they consistently put out delicious food, and this was no exception. The duck was spectacularly cooked both ways, and the accompaniments were equally lovely. Mmm…
Sea scallops, clams, true cod, spinach, hen of the woods, radicchio. $29
Foreign Cinema, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this was delicious! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the risotto had a great texture and flavor. Noms!
Felix Leiter’s Proposal: Rittenhouse rye, absinthe rinse, Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters. $13
Moroccan spices, dried fruit, olives, and chick peas. $26
Leatherneck Steakhouse, San Francisco CA
This osso bucco was very tasty and super tender. I loved the Moroccan spices and the sauce was wonderful. I also liked the delicious mashed potatoes. I’m sure there was about a pound of butter in it, but the texture was great.
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes. $8
Wild seasonal mushrooms, sichuan pickled vegetables. Prosperity dinner $88
M.Y. China, San Francisco CA
Although this was SUPER greasy, it had a good flavor that I enjoyed. It would suck if you’re a vegetarian though because the menu description doesn’t mention bbq pork anywhere! What a surprise you would have received.
Wild mushroom beurre blanc, arugula. $29
Leatherneck Steakhouse, San Francisco CA
Hmm, this was ok. The scallops had that weird metallic flavor that I don’t like and the beurre blanc could have been more flavorful. This dish was a bit boring for the price.
Shrimp, scallop, calamari with mixed greens and mushrooms. Prosperity dinner $88
M.Y. China, San Francisco CA
This was actually pretty good (surprising since I’ve hated almost everything I’ve had at M.Y. China). The seafood was good nicely (not overcooked) and the sauce was light and didn’t overpower the ingredients.
House-made corn chips covered with cheese, pork, jalapenos, sour cream, black beans, and salsa. $9.80
Tacos Club, San Francisco CA
I liked these nachos! The pork was very tasty and tender and the toppings were quality. The house made chips were also thick and strong enough to withstand holding all the toppings without breaking. They really need a salsa bar though!
Handmade handkerchief pasta with Genovese basil and almond pesto. $34
Farina, San Francisco CA
As much as I didn’t enjoy this restaurant, this pasta dish was really great. I loved the flavor of the pesto and the soft mandilli had a wonderful texture.
7×7 Magazine’s Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die
Hand cut potatoes, roasted vegetable gravy, mozzarella curd, fried kale. $16
Wayfare Tavern, San Francisco CA
Omg, this was really rich between the fries, gravy, cheese, oxtail, AND fried kale! It definitely filled me up for lunch and put me in a food coma back at my work desk, lol! It was delicious though.
7×7 Magazine’s Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die
Potato chips. Complimentary
Arnold Palmer.
Snake River Farm 16 oz veal chop served with spinach, marble potato and natural jus. $34
Farina, San Francisco CA
This was ok. Salty and gristly, but ok. I don’t like this place.
Conzorzio Vini Tipici de San Marino, Brugneto 2010. $14
Chicken, Japanese curry, gyoza, egg, rice. $11
Street Food Dojo, San Francisco CA
This was great! The chicken katsu was moist and tender, and not greasy. The curry was delicious as was the gyoza. The rice was on the dry side, but the runny egg helped to add some moisture. Noms!
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