Zinfandel-shallot butter, haricots verts. $29
Zin American Bistro, Palm Springs CA
This hangar steak was good. It had great flavor and it was pretty tender. I like the red wine sauce and the green beans were nice and crisp.
With steamed broccoli and chap chae (Korean style glass noodles), kimchi. $9.95
Sorabol, San Francisco CA
I was craving this and was really hungry so I knew that Sorabol was a good lunch option. They give you plenty of meat and it’s always nice and filling. I can’t imagine how many calories are on this plate though. Hehe!
Creamed spinach, yukon gold mashed potatoes, country gravy. $18
Zin American Bistro, Palm Springs CA
The fried chicken tasted ok, but the outside was a little limp for my taste. I like a nice, crispy coating on my fried chicken. The country gravy was also very milky and kinda bland. I liked the creamed spinach though.
House ground pork loin, shaved cucumber, pickled chili salad, aioli, toasted brioche. $16
Barndiva, Healdsburg CA
Omg, this banh mi sandwich was delicious! I loved all the Asian flavors and side salad of beets, radishes, and kumquats was out of this world. Their potato chips were also very good. They aren’t fried crisp so they are still pretty pliable. They tasted great though. NOMS!
Sticky rice, avocado, pickled chili, tamari soy. $18
Barndiva, Healdsburg CA
Wow, this plate was beautiful and delicious! The scallops were SO tender and cooked perfectly and all the Asian flavors were refreshing and wonderful. Noms!
Hibiscus pomegranate soda, garden lavender lemonade.
Bone in New York strip steak, whipped potatoes, baked tomato, and house steak sauce. $38
Spencer’s Restaurant, Palm Springs CA
Mmm, this steak was great! I liked the bit of char on the outside, and the center was wonderfully medium-rare the way I like it. The house steak sauce was also delicious.
Whole grain mustard-herb crusted, with gratinee potatoes, green beans, and red wine demi-glace. $38
Spencer’s Restaurant, Palm Springs CA
Where Spencer’s lacked in the appetizer department, they made up for it in the entrees. This rack of lamb was delicious and the portion was ginormous! I loved everything about this dish. Noms!
Topped with enchilada sauce and queso fresco. $4.50
Tropisueno, San Francisco CA
This enchilada was fine, but nothing special. I really just come here for the salsa bar anyway. 🙂
Dill tempura, sour cream tartar, fries. $16
Shelter Lounge, Seattle WA
The fried fish was was really greasy and the french fries were really salty. I was NOT impressed. The food here just kinda sucked.
Mole with blend of spices, chiles, nuts and chocolate in the traditional Puebla style, served over chicken. $20
Colibri Mexican Bistro, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this mole was dark, flavorful and delicious! The chicken was also pretty tender. I thought there would be a little more food for the price, but it still tasted great.
Sauteed prawns in tamarind mole served with a savory corn cake. $18
Colibri Mexican Bistro, San Francisco CA
I actually enjoyed this! I’ve never had a tamarind mole, but the bright citrus-y quality of the mole worked well with the seafood. The corn cake was also pretty good and great for sopping up the mole.
Fresh tortillas with trio of salsa.
Cabbage, quince, sunchoke, hibiscus. Four course menu $59
Aster, San Francisco CA
This tasted fine, but it was another lifeless dish for the night. Where’s the soul in this place? Ugh.
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