Category: Restaurant
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Afternoon Tea at the Ritz
When we were in London 2 visits ago, I saw the tea room at the Ritz and really wanted to try their Afternoon Tea. The only time I was able to book was the morning we arrived in London. Fortunately our flight was not delayed and we were able to check into our hotel (Montcalm…
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Polaris Lounge SFO
Polaris Lounge was packed. We just went straight to the restaurant and were seated for breakfast (lunch menu didn’t start until 11:30am). There was a couple already seated at the table next to us who had finished breakfast, but who were arguing with the hostess that they had wanted to stay through so they could…
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Maria Isabel
Dinner at Maria Isabel. Tasting menu is reasonably priced ($90) for SF although we did add the two supplemental courses. Generally decent layered flavors on most dishes. Salad was very nice with all of the herbs and a sorbet with a bit of heat. Sea Urchin Tamalito was nice with a pillowy tamale and some…
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Terry Black’s BBQ
I’ve been hankering (do people use that word anymore?) to get some decent BBQ in Texas. Had a terrible outing at Stubb’s in Austin, but everyone said to go to Terry Black’s, but that there would be lines, so I never made it there. Jeff and I were in Dallas for a meeting in the…
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El Carlos Elegante
Was looking for something that would be good, but not too fancy for this first night in Dallas. This Mexican place was listed int the Michelin guide so I figured it be pretty decent. They had a tasting menu so I figured that would be as great way to get a feel for what it…
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Arquet
Lunch with Steven and David at Arquet in the Ferry Building in the former location of Slanted Door. This restaurant was from the people who run Sorrel which I was pretty impressed even during a vendor event there by the quality of food and service despite it basically being a banquet meal. I was definitely…
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