Kumquat margarita: Tapatio tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar. $10
Butterfly Restaurant, San Francisco CA
Was volunteering on the Embarcadero so we ducked into Butterfly during one of our breaks for a few drinks. Our bartender was awesome and really friendly so we had a good time relaxing at the bar and enjoying the sunny weather.
Vodka and soda.
With damson plum preserve and creme fraiche. $6
20th Century Cafe, San Francisco CA
Mmm, these were really good. The pierogi were great, but I really loved the plum preserve. Along with the creme fraiche, the condiments really made this dish.
Chilled parsnip puree, porcini salt, citrus, hazelnuts and toasted bread. $12
Marlowe, San Francisco CA
Omg! This plate looks simple (and perhaps boring), but it was frickin’ amazing! The mix of flavors and textures was absolutely perfect. I love burrata already, but all the accompaniments worked great together to create this scrumptious plate. Noms!
Salsa chicken with New Mexico red chile sauce, picadillo beef with meat sauce, served with black beans, rice, salad, and sweet corn tomalito. $11.79
Chevys Fresh Mex, San Francisco CA
Mmm, enchiladas are my favorite. These were ok, but the plate was large and filled me up (I actually didn’t finish and took the rest to-go). I do love their little sweet corn cakes though. I’m sure its all butter and oil, but that’s why they taste so good.
Strawberry lemonade. $2.99
Wood oven roasted, served off the bone. Grilled Zuckerman’s asparagus, Yukon potato salsa verde and Mt. Vikos feta, roasted lamb jus with mint and rosemary. $37
Boulevard, San Francisco CA
Mmm, the roasted lamb was very flavorful and hearty. I loved the feta cheese with it and the lamb jus was delicious. I loved the crispy, charred edges of the lamb but wasn’t impressed by the potato salsa verde. I didn’t think it worked well with the rest of the dish.
Gin and tonic. $9.50
Vanilla chantilly, candied pecans. Lunch prix fixe $30
Waterbar, San Francisco CA
Ok, I don’t even like butterscotch very much, but add a fluffy vanilla chantilly and candied nuts, then I can easily stomach it. Actually, I really enjoyed this dessert! Mmm…
Krasinski torte. $6
20th Century Cafe, San Francisco CA
Wow, I don’t know how they make this cake or what’s really in it, but it’s SO frickin’ good! I loved all the delicate layers and I felt somehow fancy just eating it, lol! This dessert is definitely a winner in my book.
7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2014
Latte.
Aged provolone, pickled jalapeno and bacon. Each $2.50
Marlowe, San Francisco CA
These little bites were delicious, but actually not as good as the ones at their sister restaurant Park Tavern. They had a lot of flavor, but they weren’t as refined. They’re definitely better than most deviled eggs out there though!
Monastrell, Juan Gil, Jumilla, Spain 2011. Carafe $22
With fire-roasted red peppers, grilled corn and cheese, lightly crisped in flour tortillas. Served with grilled pineapple salsa and jalapeno jelly. $8.99
Chevys Fresh Mex, San Francisco CA
Ok, I admit it! I went to Chevys for lunch – I’m SO ashamed. Not really, but this is another guilty pleasure of mine. Chevys is the most non-Mexican food you can probably get, but I still like the food every once in awhile. These flautas have a lot of flavor (meaning packed with salt and sugar) and I completely devoured them, lol!
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
Omg, I love these!
Squash blossom with erbette chard and sultanas, Lebanese semolina couscous with saffron and turmeric, roasted tomato almond honey. $35
Boulevard, San Francisco CA
I think the stars of this dish were the fried and stuffed squash blossom and semolina couscous! They were both so much fun to eat and absolutely delicious. The halibut was good too, but it was the other components that really shined. Noms!
Cucumber Gimlet: Boodles gin, muddled cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup, served up. $14
Potato galette, roasted rhubarb, rhubarb mostarda. Lunch prix fixe $30
Waterbar, San Francisco CA
I loved the flavors of this dish especially from the rhubarb, but the chicken was really dry! Even the potato galette was dry so I was pretty disappointed. The plate looked beautiful though.
French Bulldog: Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain elderflower, grapefruit, lemon. $13
Lettuce, sprouts, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeño, pineapple, basil, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pickled veggies. $7.94
Freshroll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls, San Francisco CA
This was actually pretty tasty, but there wasn’t much food. I guess salads just don’t fill me up, and they don’t include much chicken. I would’ve opted for the extra meat, but I don’t think they would have added much for $2.50.
Vittle Monster 