Saturday, January 17, 2009
Fabulous Meal at Chez Panisse Cafe, Berkeley, CA
My family was in town for the holidays and we thought it would be fun to go to Chez Panisse. Although I called a month in advance (and they only take reservations one month in advance), by the time I called they were all booked on the days we could come for the restaurant, so we made a reservation in the cafe instead. The cafe was still delicious and everyone really enjoyed their meals. When all was said and done, including drinks, the bill was about 15 per person.
Blood Orange, Fennel and Olive Salad
This was simple and delicious. The sweetness of the oranges truly complemented the anise notes of the fennel and the bright, dill infused, dressing was an inspired addition.
Serrano Ham and Cheese Pizzeta
Not sure why this was labeled in the diminutive form, because it was quite large for an appetizer. Anyhow, it was very good. Chez Panisse has some of the best pizza outside of New York, complete with a crispy thin crust.
Stuffed Squid in Ink Sauce with Artichoke Salad and Beets
The squid were very tender and the sides were interesting and tasty.
Stinging Nettle and Ricotta Pizza
This was another tasty pizza, with a super crispy crust. For some reason, despite falling into a nettle patch as a child, I'm always drawn to eating nettles.
Chocolate Ganache Tart with Whipped Cream and Pistachio
This was super chocolately and very rich. It should have been served with more whipped cream.
Blood Orange, Fennel and Olive Salad
This was simple and delicious. The sweetness of the oranges truly complemented the anise notes of the fennel and the bright, dill infused, dressing was an inspired addition.
Serrano Ham and Cheese Pizzeta
Not sure why this was labeled in the diminutive form, because it was quite large for an appetizer. Anyhow, it was very good. Chez Panisse has some of the best pizza outside of New York, complete with a crispy thin crust.
Stuffed Squid in Ink Sauce with Artichoke Salad and Beets
The squid were very tender and the sides were interesting and tasty.
Stinging Nettle and Ricotta Pizza
This was another tasty pizza, with a super crispy crust. For some reason, despite falling into a nettle patch as a child, I'm always drawn to eating nettles.
Chocolate Ganache Tart with Whipped Cream and Pistachio
This was super chocolately and very rich. It should have been served with more whipped cream.
Labels: decor: 3, Food: 2, nouveau American, restaurant, review, Service: 2
Friday, January 16, 2009
Upscale Mexican at Maya, San Francisco, CA
I'd been to Maya once before and hadn't been tempted to go back. But it's close to my work and I went with a coworker. It was a bit better than I remembered, but still quite expensive for Mexican food.
Guacamole $9
The guacamole was tasty, if a bit salty. It didn't stop us from eating it all, though.
Skirt Steak Torta $13
Once I took 1/2 the bread off, this was a tasty sandwich, although, it necessitated being eaten with a knife and fork. The fried potatoes were surprisingly tasty.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 1
Service: 1
Maya
303 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Guacamole $9
The guacamole was tasty, if a bit salty. It didn't stop us from eating it all, though.
Skirt Steak Torta $13
Once I took 1/2 the bread off, this was a tasty sandwich, although, it necessitated being eaten with a knife and fork. The fried potatoes were surprisingly tasty.
Food: 1
Decor: 1
Service: 1
Maya
303 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Labels: Decor: 1, Food: 1, Mexican, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Pretty Good Thai at Osha, San Francisco, CA
After some football watching at the bar, we headed to Osha next door for a quick meal before going home.
Spring Rolls $9
These were just ok. The wrapper was a bit thick.
Spicy Catfish $16
This was a tad sweet, but overall, very tasty.
Shrimp Paste Fried Rice $12
This is better at the Tenderloin location. For some reason at this location they add frozen peas and carrots, which is just weird.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 2
Service: 1
Osha Thai
149 2nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Spring Rolls $9
These were just ok. The wrapper was a bit thick.
Spicy Catfish $16
This was a tad sweet, but overall, very tasty.
Shrimp Paste Fried Rice $12
This is better at the Tenderloin location. For some reason at this location they add frozen peas and carrots, which is just weird.
Food: 1
Decor: 2
Service: 1
Osha Thai
149 2nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Labels: Decor: 2, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Bagels, and Whitefish, Too! at House of Bagels, San Francisco, CA
We were craving some bagels and we heard House of Bagels had whitefish salad, so we decided to give it a shot. It was very satisfying.
Toasted Everything Bagel with Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese $3
Chewy, warm and tasty. The cream cheese was a little thin, strangely.
Toasted Everything Bagel with Whitefish, Tomato and Onion $5
You really can't get whitefish salad very many places in San Francisco, and this was a pleasant surprise.
Toasted Everything Bagel with Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese $3
Chewy, warm and tasty. The cream cheese was a little thin, strangely.
Toasted Everything Bagel with Whitefish, Tomato and Onion $5
You really can't get whitefish salad very many places in San Francisco, and this was a pleasant surprise.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
House of Bagels
5030 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
Health Code Violations
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
House of Bagels
5030 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
Health Code Violations
Labels: Decor: 0, deli, Food: 1, review, Service: 1
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Simple and Delicious at Range, San Francisco, CA
Although we hadn't been here in a while, we were happy to find that Range is still holding on in the crappy economy and serving up delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. Also, although the waitress accidentally placed the wrong order for Giao (and he ate 1/2 of it before realizing), she graciously took it off the bill AND brought us a free dessert. This was a fabulous way to fix a service mistake.
Raw Yellowtail $12.50
Duck with Spaetzle $25
Tender, juicy dusk and slightly crispy, yet yielding, spaetzle made this dish incredibly satisfying.
Fish with Beans, Baby Turnips and Baby Carrots $18, but gratuit
This was the dish that Giao didn't order, but he ate it and liked it anyway.
Butterscotch Pudding ($8, but gratuit)
Not a dessert I would have ordered, but it was quite delicious and opened my eyes to how great a well executed pudding can be.
Ratings:
Food: 2
Decor: 2
Service: 2
Range
842 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Raw Yellowtail $12.50
The yellowtail was seasoned with pickled beets, Meyer lemon and tarragon and it was a nice, fresh way to start a meal
Duck with Spaetzle $25
Tender, juicy dusk and slightly crispy, yet yielding, spaetzle made this dish incredibly satisfying.
Fish with Beans, Baby Turnips and Baby Carrots $18, but gratuitThis was the dish that Giao didn't order, but he ate it and liked it anyway.
Butterscotch Pudding ($8, but gratuit)
Not a dessert I would have ordered, but it was quite delicious and opened my eyes to how great a well executed pudding can be.
Food: 2
Decor: 2
Service: 2
Range
842 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Labels: Decor: 2, Food: 2, nouveau American, restaurant, review, Service: 2
Friday, November 28, 2008
Go Go Cafe and Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
We were lured into this Chinese place around the corner by the big sign for a crab special for $11.99. It turned out to be a quite tasty place.
Sauteed Crab $11.99
The crab was fresh and sweet, but the sauce was slightly gelatinous.
Fried Udon with Black Pepper and Beef $8
The noodles were more sauteed than fried, which was a good thing. This was a satisfying, simple dish.
Hot and Sour Soup $8
This enormous bowl of soup was really very tasty. The sour came from actual pickled veggies, and while I don't really know if it was authentic, it seemed that way.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
Go Go Cafe
1830 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
No Website
Health Code Violations
Sauteed Crab $11.99
The crab was fresh and sweet, but the sauce was slightly gelatinous.
Fried Udon with Black Pepper and Beef $8
The noodles were more sauteed than fried, which was a good thing. This was a satisfying, simple dish.
Hot and Sour Soup $8
This enormous bowl of soup was really very tasty. The sour came from actual pickled veggies, and while I don't really know if it was authentic, it seemed that way.
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
Go Go Cafe
1830 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
No Website
Health Code Violations
Labels: chain restaurant, Chinese, Decor: 0, Food: 1, review, Service: 1
Lunch at The Butler and Chef, San Francisco, CA
Although I work very close to South Park, I had never been to the Butler and Chef, a French cafe on the park. There were not that many things on the menu that both sounded good to me, and that I could eat, given the restrictions of pregnancy. The service was fast and pleasant and the food was decent.
Croque Monsieur $10
I decided on a classic, the croque monsieur, a hot ham sandwich. It was pretty good, but a bit soggy.
Croque Monsieur $10
I decided on a classic, the croque monsieur, a hot ham sandwich. It was pretty good, but a bit soggy.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 1
Service: 1
The Butler and Chef
155A South Park St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Health Code Violations
Food: 1
Decor: 1
Service: 1
The Butler and Chef
155A South Park St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Health Code Violations
Labels: Decor: 1, Food: 1, French, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Vietnamese Sandwich at Irving Cafe and Deli, San Francisco, CA
Irving Cafe and Deli is just a few blocks away from us and while it's hours are a little strange (it closes daily at 6), the food is delicious and it is very cheap. The entire space is about 200 square feet and even so, they do have a few seats at a counter. The ambiance is not great, but the food and prices can't be beat.
Thit Nuong (BBQ Pork) Bahn Mi $4
This is the most expensive sandwich at Irving Cafe and Deli and it is delicious and packed with meat. The other sandwiches range in price starting at about $2.50. This is one of the best deals around.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
Irving Cafe and Deli
2146 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
Health Code Violations
No Website
Thit Nuong (BBQ Pork) Bahn Mi $4
This is the most expensive sandwich at Irving Cafe and Deli and it is delicious and packed with meat. The other sandwiches range in price starting at about $2.50. This is one of the best deals around.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
Irving Cafe and Deli
2146 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
Health Code Violations
No Website
Labels: Decor: 0, deli, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 1, Vietnamese
Dinner at Tu Lan, San Francisco, CA
Not only do we love Tu Lan for it's delicious food, we also love Tu Lan because it is so cheap. Our total bill, including a few beers and tax, was $40. That means that the 4 of us were all stuffed with a delicious feast for under $10 per person.
Grilled Pork
This is my favorite dish. The pork is juicy and flavorful and perfect when dipped in the sweet-sour fish sauce.
Beef Salad
Cabbage, beef and svaory sauce. Yum.
Fried Whole Fish
This fish is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and the fresh ginger sauce is quite delicious.
Crab Asparagus Soup
This soup is one of our favorite dishes. It was a little more gelatinous than usual, but it was still amazing.
Shrimp Rolls
A tasty way to start a meal.
Fried Rolls
These are bigger than usual and were served without the lettuce for wrapping, which was a little weird, but they were very good.
Grilled Pork
This is my favorite dish. The pork is juicy and flavorful and perfect when dipped in the sweet-sour fish sauce.
Beef Salad
Cabbage, beef and svaory sauce. Yum.
Fried Whole Fish
This fish is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and the fresh ginger sauce is quite delicious.
Crab Asparagus Soup
This soup is one of our favorite dishes. It was a little more gelatinous than usual, but it was still amazing.
Shrimp Rolls
A tasty way to start a meal.
Fried Rolls
These are bigger than usual and were served without the lettuce for wrapping, which was a little weird, but they were very good.
Labels: Decor: 0, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 1, Vietnamese
Lunch from Asqew Grill, San Francisco, Ca
Ribs and Rice
Although we previously have not had good experiences with Asqew, I found that the ribs were actually pretty good. They were juicy and they fell off the bone.
Although we previously have not had good experiences with Asqew, I found that the ribs were actually pretty good. They were juicy and they fell off the bone.
Labels: Food: 1, restaurant, review
Dinner at Tofu Village, San Francisco, CA
The batteries in our camera died before we got most of our food, so you only get a couple pictures. Tofu Village is a Korean place in our neighborhood that we've been meaning to try. It was tasty, but a bit expensive for what it was.
Assorted Small Dishes
These dishes are served free with the meal. There was kim chee, noodles, seaweed, potatoes, tofu and bean sprouts.
Salad
Also served free with the meal. Simple and the dressing was a bit too sweet for my liking.
Pork Bulgogi $15
The pork was tasty and juicy, but rather expensive, for pork.
Soft Tofu and Noodle Soup $10
The soup was served with sticky rice and was spicy and satisfying.
1920 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
No Website
Health Code Violations
Assorted Small Dishes
These dishes are served free with the meal. There was kim chee, noodles, seaweed, potatoes, tofu and bean sprouts.
Salad
Also served free with the meal. Simple and the dressing was a bit too sweet for my liking.
Pork Bulgogi $15
The pork was tasty and juicy, but rather expensive, for pork.
Soft Tofu and Noodle Soup $10
The soup was served with sticky rice and was spicy and satisfying.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 1
Service: 1
Tofu Village
Food: 1
Decor: 1
Service: 1
Tofu Village
San Francisco, CA 94122
No Website
Health Code Violations
Labels: Decor: 1, Food: 1, Korean, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Friday, November 14, 2008
Halloween Prix Fixe at Canteen, San Francisco, CA
We had a fairly low-key Halloween this year and ended up, last minute, at Canteen for their special Halloween prix fixe. They graciously made some accomodations for my pregnant self's easting restriction and the menu, at $60 per person, was pretty good all around, although there were a couple of stinkers.
Blue Cheese, Green Apple and Honey
This was a substitution for me since the standard amuse bouche was raw. However, I can't eat blue-veined cheese either right now, so I just ate the apples, which were especially tasty, seeing as I can't seem to get enough apples these days.
Raw Scallop
A tasty first bite for Giao.
Fresh, Hot Dinner Rolls
Pillowy, buttery and delicious.
Tuna, Cauliflower Salad and Deep Fried Olive Butter
For me, the tuna was cooked, for Giao it was raw. The tuna held up well to the very flavorful olive butter. The cauliflower salad was a nice, more bland, accompaniment. You rarely are served raw cauliflower, and it tasted quite good.
Chestnut Soup with Chantarelles
This was so smooth and really delicious. The meatiness of the chantarelles matched the earthy sweetness of the soup. The whole thing tasted of the forest.
Pheasant Terrine with Cranberries
This was not our favorite dish. The warm pheasant terrine was a bit bland and strange. The cranberry sauce was nice and tart, however.
Flank Steak, Fried Potatoes, Spinach and Cippolini Onions
This was a perfect dish. The rather ordinary ingredients were executed perfectly. It felt homey and restaurant-y at the same time. Yum.
Pears and Walnut Cake with Caramel Sauce
The pears and sauce were good, but there was nothing much going on with the cake. This dish could have benefited from a bit of acid. All that being said, we are not really dessert people.
Blue Cheese, Green Apple and Honey
This was a substitution for me since the standard amuse bouche was raw. However, I can't eat blue-veined cheese either right now, so I just ate the apples, which were especially tasty, seeing as I can't seem to get enough apples these days.
Raw Scallop
A tasty first bite for Giao.
Fresh, Hot Dinner Rolls
Pillowy, buttery and delicious.
Tuna, Cauliflower Salad and Deep Fried Olive Butter
For me, the tuna was cooked, for Giao it was raw. The tuna held up well to the very flavorful olive butter. The cauliflower salad was a nice, more bland, accompaniment. You rarely are served raw cauliflower, and it tasted quite good.
Chestnut Soup with Chantarelles
This was so smooth and really delicious. The meatiness of the chantarelles matched the earthy sweetness of the soup. The whole thing tasted of the forest.
Pheasant Terrine with Cranberries
This was not our favorite dish. The warm pheasant terrine was a bit bland and strange. The cranberry sauce was nice and tart, however.
Flank Steak, Fried Potatoes, Spinach and Cippolini Onions
This was a perfect dish. The rather ordinary ingredients were executed perfectly. It felt homey and restaurant-y at the same time. Yum.
Pears and Walnut Cake with Caramel Sauce
The pears and sauce were good, but there was nothing much going on with the cake. This dish could have benefited from a bit of acid. All that being said, we are not really dessert people.
817 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109
San Francisco, CA 94109
Labels: Decor: 2, Food: 2, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wontons and Noodles at B&M Mei sing Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
Giao and I met a friend for lunch at a cheap wonton and steam table place that is centrally located. The whole meal came to about $15.
Noodles, Pork Wontons and BBQ Pork
The BBQ pork really makes this dish.
Congee
A rice porridge that Giao loves.
Pork and Shrimp Wontons
No Website
Health Code Violations
Noodles, Pork Wontons and BBQ Pork
The BBQ pork really makes this dish.
Congee
A rice porridge that Giao loves.
Pork and Shrimp Wontons
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 0
B&M Mei Sing Restaurant
62 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94105
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 0
B&M Mei Sing Restaurant
62 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94105
No Website
Health Code Violations
Labels: Decor: 0, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 0
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Wings from San Tung, San Francisco, CA
Whenever we are at Yummy Yummy we notice a huge line outside the restaurant next door. We did a little research and learned at apparently, everyone goes to San Tung for the wings. So, we decided to check it out.
Wings $9
They were a little sweet for our taste, but plump and crispy and our friend loved them.
Ratings:
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
San Tung Chinese Restaurant
1031 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
No Website
Health Code Violations
Wings $9
They were a little sweet for our taste, but plump and crispy and our friend loved them.
Food: 1
Decor: 0
Service: 1
San Tung Chinese Restaurant
1031 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
No Website
Health Code Violations
Labels: Chinese, Decor: 0, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Friday, October 24, 2008
Dinner at The French Laundry, Yountville, CA
Giao had been to the French Laundry a couple times before, and we've been to Per Se together, but Alexis had yet to experience the French Laundry, so this was her first time. Perhaps this wasn't the most economical restaurant choice for a recession, but if the economy gets any worse, perhaps all the nice restaurants will go out of business, so, we thought we'd better go now. Also, in 3 months our baby will be born, so we figured we don't really have a lot of time left to drive up to Napa without extensive childcare preparation. The tasting menu was $240 per person and Giao opted for the $30 supplement for the foie gras as well as a glass of Sauterne to go with it. Alexis was offered a selection of house made sodas and opted for the meyer lemon soda. The sodas were free of charge, when we got the bill.
While the French Laundry is certainly an experience worth having, we did find the menu to be rather tame. Per Se was much more interesting. Also, there are places of the same caliber in the city (like Coi and The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton) that are cheaper and have more dynamic menus. None of this is to say that the meal was not amazing, but having experienced it, I no longer hold the French Laundry on the pedastle that I once did.
Cheesy Gougere
A nice, tasty way to start the meal. Perfectly executed.
Salmon Tartare and Artichoke Coronettes with Creme Fraiche
This is a classic Keller dish and because I can't eat raw fish right now, due to the pregnancy, I was given an equally tasty artichoke version.
Oysters and Pearls
This is a signature dish at the French Laundry. Giao found it to be totally amazing. Oysters and caviar are very decadent.
Radish, Cauliflower and Radish Salad
A subtle, pleasant beginning to a meal. The super-thin slices of the veggies were also beautiful.
Foie Gras Terrine with Quince Relish, Frisee and Spice Bread Puree
The only time we had ever previously seen a bread puree was at Alinea in Chicago. In this preparation, it worked very well as a sauce.
Brioche (served with the foie gras)
3 Types of Salt (served with the foie gras)
Hearts of Peach Palm Salad with Cucumber, Radish and Yuzu-Apple Coulis
Refreshing.
Tuna Tartare with Charred Persimmons and Chestnut Puree
A beautiful dish whose flavors melded together beautifully.
Kahala Filet, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Broccolini, Lily Bulbs and Ginger Emulsion
The fish was perfectly cooked and the simple flavors of each element created an oddly cohesive dish.
Lobster Tail with Melted Leeks and Beet Sauce
The butter poached lobster was perfectly cooked and very sweet. The sweetness of the beets really complemented the lobster in an unexpected pairing. The leeks provided a nice savory element. This was probably our favorite dish of the night.
Rabbit with Onions, Carrots, Artichoke Puree and Dijon Sauce
The rabbit was tender and not at all gamey. The artichoke puree was so amazingly smooth and really went well with the rabbit.
Lamb with Black Rice, Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Cilantro Shoots and Curry Sauce
The curry was subtle and let the tender lamb shine. Usually I'm not a fan of fruit with meat, but this was not at all offensive. Black rice is always a nutty, earthy surprise.
Tomme de Berger Cheese with Beans, Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers and Arugula
This was a tasty dish, for sure, but the accompaniments did seem a bit superfluous.
French Toast with Buttermilk Sorbet and Huckleberry Sauce
The buttermilk sorbet was tangy and delicious and I wish it were served without the french toast and with more of the awesome huckleberry sauce.
Sesame Seed and Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Tahini Ganache and Shiso Sorbet
The shiso sorbet was unexpectedly delicious and really rounded out the strong chocolate flavors.
Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
Decadent in every way.
A variety of petit-fours, above and below. Some hits, some misses, but lots of variety.
More petit-fours...
Ratings:
Food: 3
Decor: 2
Service: 3
The French Laundry
6640 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
While the French Laundry is certainly an experience worth having, we did find the menu to be rather tame. Per Se was much more interesting. Also, there are places of the same caliber in the city (like Coi and The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton) that are cheaper and have more dynamic menus. None of this is to say that the meal was not amazing, but having experienced it, I no longer hold the French Laundry on the pedastle that I once did.
Cheesy Gougere
A nice, tasty way to start the meal. Perfectly executed.
Salmon Tartare and Artichoke Coronettes with Creme Fraiche
This is a classic Keller dish and because I can't eat raw fish right now, due to the pregnancy, I was given an equally tasty artichoke version.
Oysters and Pearls
This is a signature dish at the French Laundry. Giao found it to be totally amazing. Oysters and caviar are very decadent.
Radish, Cauliflower and Radish Salad
A subtle, pleasant beginning to a meal. The super-thin slices of the veggies were also beautiful.
Foie Gras Terrine with Quince Relish, Frisee and Spice Bread Puree
The only time we had ever previously seen a bread puree was at Alinea in Chicago. In this preparation, it worked very well as a sauce.
Brioche (served with the foie gras)
3 Types of Salt (served with the foie gras)
Hearts of Peach Palm Salad with Cucumber, Radish and Yuzu-Apple Coulis
Refreshing.
Tuna Tartare with Charred Persimmons and Chestnut Puree
A beautiful dish whose flavors melded together beautifully.
Kahala Filet, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Broccolini, Lily Bulbs and Ginger Emulsion
The fish was perfectly cooked and the simple flavors of each element created an oddly cohesive dish.
Lobster Tail with Melted Leeks and Beet Sauce
The butter poached lobster was perfectly cooked and very sweet. The sweetness of the beets really complemented the lobster in an unexpected pairing. The leeks provided a nice savory element. This was probably our favorite dish of the night.
Rabbit with Onions, Carrots, Artichoke Puree and Dijon Sauce
The rabbit was tender and not at all gamey. The artichoke puree was so amazingly smooth and really went well with the rabbit.
Lamb with Black Rice, Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Cilantro Shoots and Curry Sauce
The curry was subtle and let the tender lamb shine. Usually I'm not a fan of fruit with meat, but this was not at all offensive. Black rice is always a nutty, earthy surprise.
Tomme de Berger Cheese with Beans, Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers and Arugula
This was a tasty dish, for sure, but the accompaniments did seem a bit superfluous.
French Toast with Buttermilk Sorbet and Huckleberry Sauce
The buttermilk sorbet was tangy and delicious and I wish it were served without the french toast and with more of the awesome huckleberry sauce.
Sesame Seed and Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Tahini Ganache and Shiso Sorbet
The shiso sorbet was unexpectedly delicious and really rounded out the strong chocolate flavors.
Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
Decadent in every way.
A variety of petit-fours, above and below. Some hits, some misses, but lots of variety.
More petit-fours...
Ratings:
Food: 3
Decor: 2
Service: 3
The French Laundry
6640 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
Labels: Decor: 2, Food: 3, restaurant, review, service: 3
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