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Risotto - the new veggie delight
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1. The Monk's Kettle
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 865-9523
Categories:
Bars,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Mission
Luck & an early buddy secured an early table at Monk's Kettle & wow, what a feast!
Started out w/ Spring Pea Grilled Flatbread - paired w/ Gose - this flatbread was schmeered w/ a puree of fresh peas & we could have eaten about 12 of these it was so…More »
2. Woodward's Garden
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-7122
Categories:
American (New),
Italian
Neighbourhood: Mission
Brought a London buddy to Woodward's Garden to celebrate his new job & the fact we just might see him more often in SF
Everyone had the glass of Pino & declared it tasty
Starters included Persimmon Salads for Sis & me - the sweetness of the persimmons…More »
3. Frascati
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 928-1406
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Nob Hill, Russian Hill
So let's just get it out of the way here.....it's ALL about the Bread Pudding. If you eat nothing else at this place, you'll *definitely* want to get the bread pudding
Halloween festivities brought us to the neighborhood & we had had Frascati…More »
4. Esin Restaurant & Bar
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 314-0974
Categories:
American (New),
Mediterranean,
Wine Bars
Big shout out to Chris K for alerting me to the pumpkinny goodness of Esin's Pumpkin Risotto
Made our return visit imminently urgent & it was mom's bday to boot so fantastic excuse!
Started the evening w/ a Pearuvian....a Pisco Sour w/ Pear Brandy…More »
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8/30/2011
End of Aug is a big time in my family...this yr we have my parents' 54th Anniversary, as well as… Read more »
5. Contrast Brasserie
While in Inverness, we were looking for somewhere along the Loch for a nice dinner & Contrast Brasserie was recommended by Frommers - and this time they got it right!
In fact, it was so delish that we ate here both nights we were in Inverness
Modern,…More »
6. Gary Danko
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-2060
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf
To ensure 2010 will be a fantabulous year, it's important to set things up right, right from the get-go. Enter .... Gary Danko!
And at almost 1800 reviews, what could * I * add to the raves & accolades that's new & worthy of writing about?? Well a…More »
7. The House on the Bridge
House On The Bridge Restaurant offers a spectacular meal and an even more spectacular view of the Thames, Windsor Castle, & the bridge into Eton.
Started out w/ Goat Cheese, Onion & Fig Tart - did not skimp on the goat cheese!
Mains: Sis got the…More »
8. The Plant Cafe Organic
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 984-1973
Categories:
Juice Bars & Smoothies,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Embarcadero
Plant Cafe was a savior for the wet, soaked-through masses on Treasure Hunt night
Looking for a warm, dry spot to solve our clues & get drinkys & dinner
Drinkys were of the wine & beer variety & even those who originally didn't order wine or beer…More »
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12/18/2009
In my search for fabulous Veggie Burgers, Plant Cafe Organic was on my list of candidates
Verdict?… Read more »
9. Sent Sovi Restaurant
Looking for a good spot before heading to a show & the VEGGIE TASTING MENU at Sent Sovi called our names
Being the problem children we are, our rezzies were made last minute, we were on a strict timetable due to our show's start time, & on top of…More »
10. La Mar Cebichería Peruana
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 397-8880
Someone in my office suggested we bring our out of town coworkers to La Mar Cebicheria Peruana & major props to her!
Arrived a bit early so enjoyed their Happy Hour Sangria & Whiskey Sours. Very small glasses = $5
The Sangria was tasty but between…More »
11. Frog Hollow Farm Market
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 445-0990
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Embarcadero
Before we head off to the UK, stopped by for some yummy pastries at Frog Hollow Farm Market. Results? We had a winner & a not-so-winner
Winner: Peach-Frangipane Tart - crust was flaky but held up; peach was mushy & flavorful; almond paste was creamy…More »
12. One Elm
Yummy lunch spot while visiting Shakespeare's home
Took a walking tour around all the Shakespeare hot spots & midday, gnarling hunger set in - so off we trounced to the One Elm
Just made the lunch cutoff & luck sure did smile down on us!
Veggie…More »
13. Farm
After a day of tasting w/ my fav BFFs, we sauntered on over to the Farm for din-din
Aesthetics of the place are amazing - reminds me of what one might find in a Cuban 5-Star resort.....lush furniture w/ huge striped cushions adorn the open veranda,…More »
14. El Paseo
Scored a last min table at El Paseo before a phenomenal B-52s show & have to say we were happy for the table but less than impressed by the actual dinner
Pumpkin Bruschetta - pumpkin puree on a crunchy toast. The inside bread part was mushy but the…More »
15. Soif Wine Bar & Merchants
If we hadn't had to wait 40 min to be seated for our 7pm reservation, this would have been a 4-star night
I mean, why have reservations if you're waiting 40 min?? And it's not like we were even waiting at the bar - every seat was taken so it was…More »
16. Spork - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 643-5000
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mission
Spork had been on my list for a good while so when UK friends were visiting, decided now was the time to give it a go
Overall impression? It was tasty, but not blowaway tasty & a *way* too lengthy dinner
Mushroom Soup - out of this world good! Smoky…More »
17. Gather
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 809-0400
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
Out of town friends staying in Emeryville was just the excuse we needed to finally get over to Gather
Started w/ a California Pisco Sour - was an interesting take on a pisco sour - the paprika on the top gave it a weird savoriness & having just come…More »
18. Fleur De Sel
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-5005
Walk by Fleur De Sel every day on my way to / from work & finally got a chance to go in & give it a try
Spring Veggie Risotto - the veggies (asparagus, carrots & peas) were al dente & seasoned extremely well. The risotto wasn't all that creamy & was…More »
19. Roots Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 659-0349
Categories:
American (New),
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Good spot for lunch! Not sure why the place was empty but lucky for us I guess, b/c we got a table right away.
Portobello-Goat Cheese sandwich was extremely flavorful & the fries were garlicky w/ just the right amount of Parmesan. Other menu items…More »
20. Stac Polly Restaurant Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH3 9AS
UK
+44 131 229 5405
Category:
Modern European
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Stac Polly came highly recommended by our hotel
We had just completed a tour of Edinburgh Castle & w/ nowhere else to go & nothing else in the vicinity, we ended up arriving about 15 min early & consequently 15 min before they opened.
( Plus, when…More »
21. Incanto
Sis & I FINALLY came here, after eons of meaty fare w/ nothing for the little veggies
But fortune smiled upon & venture on down we did
Telling our hostess we only had 1 hr before needing to leave for the DROWSY CHAPERONE (freakin-awesome Musical!) we…More »
Recently updated lists from Adrienne G.
I'm So Vain..... (18)....I totally thought that song was about me. Here are the places I like to get primped & beautified |
Gonna Eat Me A Lot Of Peaches (19)If I had my little way, I'd eat peaches every day & here are some of the places where I've found these nectar(ines) of the gods |
Bread Pudding (12)If it's doughy, saucy, creamy & chocked full of flavor, it must be Bread Pudding & here's where I've been sauced |
Just say Yes to Gnocchi (24)Here's where I like to enjoy little pillows of dumpling deliciousness |
Magical Mushrooms (49)Earthy, meaty & oh so savory, if mushrooms make up the main ingredients in just about any dish, I'm a fan.....or sometimes I'm not |
Breakfast - the most important meal of the day (44)......and often times the yummiest! An ever growing list of delish (& not so delish) spots |
Dip Me In Chocolate & Call Me Happy (51)Various places where we've found outstanding & underwhelming chocolate desserty delicacies alike |
Burgers - Veggies eat 'em! (23)Here's an ever-growing list of yummy & not-so-yummy veggie burger joints & where I like to get my grease on |
Ode to Pumpkin - the Savory Side! (53)My Pumpkin List has grown so large, I've had to divide it - this is the Savory SideI'm a big fan of the Squash.....they don't call it The Great Pumpkin for nothing. In meals or dessert, it's all gewd & here's an ever-growing list of my yummy & not-so-yummy assessments of these Wintery delights |
Pan to the cakes (25)Hotcakes, Flapjacks, Short Stacks - it's all about Pancakes & here is where I like to get buttered & syruped |
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