Korean bbq, poached eggs, kimchi, nurato, nori, scallions, menma, smabal belachan, 48 hour bacon tonkatsu broth. $13.50
Slurp Noodle Bar, San Francisco CA
This ramen was pretty good, especially since I love spicy soups. The noodles were good and I liked the Korean style ingredient. This definitely hit the spot.
Spanish-American War Memorial, Dolores Street.
Harissa, caramelized onions, Anchor Steam beer, grilled herb focaccia. $18
Sutro’s at The Cliff House, San Francisco CA
Wow, this dish was pretty amazing! The mussels were large and plump, and that sauce and caramelized onions were perfect. It was rich and smoky and SO flavorful. Noms!
Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine, brut, Somoma. $10
Duck mole: duck confit, dried cherry mole, queso fresco, corn tortilla. Beer battered fish: fresh cod, cabbage, smoke jalapeno crema, flour tortilla. Al pastor: roasted pork, grilled pineapple, corn tortilla. 3 for $17
Hecho, San Francisco CA
These tacos were really tasty. I enjoyed the individual flavors and ingredients for each one. I will say that I thought some of the tortillas were a bit dry though.
Low fog at the Grapevine.
Endives, capers, parsley and lemon. $65
Cockscomb, San Francisco CA
Half a roasted pig’s head? Are you kidding me! This was SO amazing, and surprisingly more meaty than I thought it would be. The pork skin was SO crispy, fatty, and delicious and there was so much meat underneath. It was almost like Christmas and opening a present at the table. NOMS! Oooh, and thank goodness for the endives to help cut all that fatty deliciousness.
$6
Park Lane Lounge, San Jose CA
We were trying to kill time before meeting friends nearby so we ducked into Park Lane for a drink. I was NOT impressed. This drink was poorly made and the service, while very friendly, was definitely preoccupied with chatting with the regulars. Not a good way to build new business.
Hat sculpture, downtown.
Spinach wheat noodle, chicken, pea shoots, tofu, sprouts, herbs, spicy curry, sauce, toasted peanuts. $11.95
Slurp Noodle Bar, San Francisco CA
Meh, I wasn’t too impressed by this dish. The chicken was a little overcooked and the flavors of the dish were a bit bland and muted. I thought that this was going to hit you in the face with bold flavors, but that wasn’t the case. I mean, it IS called emerald fire!
Newsies at the Orpheum Theatre.
Serrano, cilantro, onion, garlic and lime. $9
Hecho, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this guacamole was pretty tasty! The avocado was fresh and bright with a little kick from the serrano chiles. I also loved their chips and salsa, especially their red variety.
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
Pickled fruit and grilled bread. $14
Cockscomb, San Francisco CA
Mmm, I love duck liver! And it was really delicious with the pickled peaches – I’ve never had that combination before. The terrine was soft and smooth and oh so tasty. Noms!
Boothby: pomegranate infused bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters and sparkling wine. $11
Bread, tapenade, cornichons, pickled onions. $6
Blush! Wine Bar, San Francisco CA
This board was pretty good although the selection was kinda basic with what looked like prosciutto, salami, and capicola. The meats were tasty though and great with the accoutrements.
Ocean Beach.
Shaoxing wine reduction, scallions, fried shallots. $7.50
Slurp Noodle Bar, San Francisco CA
The flavors in these buns were great, but I wished the components were executed a bit better. The pork belly was nice and fatty but could have been more tender. The buns were also on the dry and chewy side.
Kimchi and rice chips. Complimentary
Chocolate and caramel sauce, powdered sugar, chantilly. Happy hour
Luc, Seattle WA
Mmm, these were SO delicious! They were warm and perfectly fluffy inside. More, please!
Poppies, Poulsbo.
Tortilla chips topped with grilled chicken, black beans, cheese, spicy salsa, guacamole and sour cream. $7.75
La Tortilla, San Francisco
Hmm, I wasn’t impressed with these nachos this time around. The chicken asada was on the dry side and kinda salty. Perhaps I should stick with the other protein options…
Door with graffiti, Bernal Heights.
Vittle Monster 