Warm weather makes me crave one thing even more than foie gras: ice cream!
I've never been a fan of sorbet, as it has always seemed inferior in every way to ice cream, gelato, or soft serve frozen yogurt. Perhaps the only thing it beats out for me is nasty hard frozen yogurt. But ... there is one place that makes sorbet that does indeed make me consider it something worthwhile: Scream Sorbet!
Scream sells at the Thursday and Saturday Ferry Building farmer's markets (among other locations). Their sorbet...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
Dinner @ Spruce
Sunday dining options are always ... limited. Many places are not open. Or ones that are, often do not have their executive chefs around that night. I'm always searching for good Sunday night venues.
Spruce just announced that they were bringing back their "Burgers and Burgundy" promotion on Sunday nights, something they did a few years ago. Basically, they have their famous burger available in the dining room and lounge, and then offer some...
Lounge Dining @ Spruce
[ Originally published Jan 24, 2012. Just moving to blog now. ]
"Let's go get a burger and fries at the bar" -> multi course meal at a Michelin starred restaurant, starting with foie gras 2 ways and ending with warm apple pie with cheddar ice cream and oatmeal stout caramel sauce. Whoops! To be fair, we were seated in the bar area and there were burgers and fries in the middle of it all ...
Spruce is a swanky old place. People in the main dining...
Dinner @ Benu, a la carte
We recently discovered that Benu offers an a la carte menu during the week. Prices are pretty standard for the neighborhood: appetizers ~$15, mains $20-40, and desserts $12. This seemed like a great way to try out some of the food, but not do the full on extravaganza of the $180, 18 course menu they always offer.
The space is well designed. To get to the entrance, you walk by the kitchen, which is surrounded by glass walls, and even has a viewing...
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Frozen Yogurt @ Rockit Swirl
Today was gorgeous - 80 degrees in San Francisco. When does that happen?
I decided to celebrate by venturing to a new frozen yogurt shop, partially as an excuse to get outside, and partially to use some LevelUp credits that were set to expire. I didn't have that high of expectations, but I was hopeful ... I'm still looking for a frozen yogurt place in the city to love!
They have 6 flavors of frozen yogurt at a time, and plentiful topping choices, ranging from cereal, to all sorts of candy, to mochi/jellies, to...
