tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47385823346602103182024-02-07T22:24:51.771-08:00RestoRecoA blog devoted to restaurant reviews and recommendations, by friends who know good food when they taste it.Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-2735119845203247572016-09-26T21:54:00.001-07:002016-09-26T21:57:34.609-07:00La Zucca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Finding La Zucca in the dark is quite an experience, so take a flashlight, then take warning that if you miss it and cross a small bridge to Calle Larga, and are standing in Front of Trattoria ai Ponte, you have gone a bridge too far.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even with wood paneling, this restaurant looked homey rather than somber or moody, as so many Venetian restaurants seem to <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">appear.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The bread basket will always tell you about the quality of a restaurant and La Zucca got a decent grade on the variety and taste of its selection of pane. Since you are obliged to pay for it, it may as well be enjoyable. The lentil soup was also decent with carrots and squash added to vary the texture and add a bit of sweetness, but it's difficult to make a bad version. Adding the grated cheese is so very Italian and it does <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">create a greater depth of flavor</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When at La Zucca, it only seems fitting to order something made of the squash, so my selection <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for a starter was a flan of it with grated <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">R</span>icotta Salata, sprinkled with roasted squash seeds. It was filling, but not heavy and one of their specialties.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A</span>lthough they serve a great number of vegetable dishes, this restaurant is nei<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ther vegetarian no<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">r vegan</span></span>,<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">however<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">,</span></span> it makes a good choice of restaurant for anyone in your party who might be either. For <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a main <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">dish</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">we went with the <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">fettuccine served with duck sauce. Never have I found one of these offered in Venice that wasn't good.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another specialt<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">y</span> that we sampled was the potato cake, very similar to a French <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">recipe</span> using crea<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">m and cheese bet<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ween layers of thinly sliced potatoes.</span></span> It was very rich and delicious. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm sorry to report that the carrots in a curried yogurt sauce w<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ere </span>a complete fail. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">N</span>othing about it seemed to work and it was difficult to finish, but at least it was a big leap for an Italian restaurant to think out of the box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lazucca.it/en/venice-where-to-eat/">Osteria La Zucca Website</a> </span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not being a drama queen by nature, it was shocking that I felt heart palpitations and a lump in my throat the minute I walked into Los Jarritos and was handed the menu. The name of the restaurant had been changed to San Jalisco. Could my long beloved Los Jarritos be gone forever, having been sold by the family with the wonderful mole recipe? Where could I ever find another Enchiladas Deanna, or goat, for that matter? It was my fault for not going there more often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">N</span>ever before had I noticed burritos on the menu, but then, I had never before seen this menu<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I </span>noticed them this time as I p<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e</span>rused the list looking for the word mole. For an extra $3 you could have any burrito smothered in mole sauce, which makes it a Wet Burrito. They can also be made with a Colorado or tomatillo sauce. I selected the Grande that included guacamole, but not cheese. It was magical. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since my first time at San Jalisco, I have tried both chicken and <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">carnitas and still can't decide which is best. I have yet to revisit the Enchiladas Deanna, so my n<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ew</span> "favorite" choice has been established.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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the south east section of Dorsoduro in Venice, bordered by Fondamenta
Nani, the canal closest to the church of San Trovaso. Another famous
landmark in the area is the artisan quarter where gondola repair is
undertaken. It's very small but highly recognizable by the timber clad buildings, a rarity in Venice. Most timber was <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">turned into </span> pilings <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for</span> supporting buildings<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and lining the canals</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you w</span>alk down the right hand side of the Academia for 2 blocks, then make a right turn on Calle del Pistor and continue w<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">alking toward </span>the canal, you will be at Fondamenta Nani. Cantin<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e</span> Schiavi is <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to</span> the left just alongside a small bridge. It's hard to miss with the crowd that usually surrounds it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This example of baccala mantecato was made a bit more visually appealing by adding parsley to the mix. Whatever you select here, you will not regret the choice. Not going would be the only wrong choice you could make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Many years ago, my spouse and I found a hole in the wall restaurant just north of the Piazza San Marco in Venice in what is now a pharmacy. It had no more than 6 tables and it was cramped at that, but the food was wholesome and authentically home style and the pizza was very good. While on my own, I decided to revisit it and see what else they had on their menu. When I saw the pharmacy my heart sank, but just west of the old site I saw their sign "La Aciughetta" and knew I had not lost an old friend, but lived to see it prosper and expand. Come to think of it, we had been asked to pay our original bill at the larger location they hold today which had a different name; it confused me at the time. Perhaps we had stumbled upon them as they were starting their expansion. Now, it has a reputation as a very good wine bar, with cichetti and pizze, but the menu offers items you will not see in other restaurants and is well worth exploring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Their outside seating is popular with tourists and wine enthusiasts, but I really enjoyed their spare, modern dining room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Timballo is a name of the special dish prepared in the American movie "Big Night". It was a molded pasta and meat dish, but I have come to realize that the term timballo can be applied to any dish made in a mold. The photo above shows a dish that is a case in point. It was an onion and parmigiano timballo that had a velvety custard holding it together. I would purchase an entire cookbook for that one recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Bottarga is the name of an ingredient that drew me to this particular pasta dish. It is typically used in Sicilian or Sardinian dishes and punctuates the flavors the way anchovies do. It is a fish roe, usually gray mullet or tuna that is made into a paste and cured in sea salt. It was fun to try but there were other choices on the menu that seemed so authentically Venetian that I was sorry I had not tried them instead. Next time, if they are still on the menu I intend to try the corn pasta with cinnamon and anchovies or the beef stew with cinnamon, cloves and red wine. I cannot find a website to connect to this review and I wish they had one so I could look at it right now and properly identify the name of the beef stew.</span></div>
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-30970452701689104382015-05-12T11:45:00.000-07:002015-09-01T09:05:19.269-07:00Wine Kitchen<a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uXTCy9hq5GY/VXnXY1U5vcI/AAAAAAAAGe0/LbVcOWFng8c/s1600-h/DSC00001%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC00001" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABEqB-N5TqhpGvw73ZQBPguLEQomvpr2Yn8xyH9nXd6SCj5yxKvytuYOzIAXJxBKay3h42x_6U3Tve1RkbBUIQtTJFPKrFAtboGpKxaqH9cmamYIx4ADmNbM8_2HEjE9RiWSKZs2c3_U/?imgmax=800" height="411" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC00001" width="321" /></a> <br />
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Living in the Western Addition or, as it is now called, N.O.P.A. North of Pan Handle, we have come to expect interesting, quality restaurants within the last decade. We have become a gourmet gulch of sorts with new restaurants opening whenever a space becomes available. Wine Kitchen is one such restaurant that exhibits not only quality, but fills the niche of providing the neighborhood with a wine bar that includes outstanding small plate dining.</div>
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On our very first visit we both wanted to try the olives, because the price was the lowest we had seen. With low expectations, we were delighted with the selection of olives including Lucques from France, which are never sold cheaply. We have been ordering them every time we stop by.</div>
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Fried squash blossoms can be simple, but the chef is far too talented to let his dish go out without some embellishment. The red pepper puree and roasted vegetable condiment, that included corn, bell peppers and basil, lit up the flavor like a rocket. Until this moment, I had never thought fried squash blossoms needed anything except for the occasional mozzarella and anchovy filling. Taking a classic and making it your own shows great culinary skill. </div>
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It’s not for everyone, but black pudding or blood sausage is common among European cultures, so it was worth a try. The grilled peach and pickled red onion were a nice sweet and sour contrast to the rich pudding, but it truth, this one was a bit under cooked. I have every confidence that I could have sent it back for further cooking, but I decided to eat it as it was intended by the chef.</div>
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Another small bite that we had seriously underestimated, while ordering, was the corn fritter. They were loaded with corn kernels which worked well for textural contrast. Being paired with a sweet chili sauce was inspirational, perhaps simple, but nothing we had tried before. </div>
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It is not usual to find exceptional Italian cooking in a restaurant not designated as Italiain, but Wine Kitchen produced the lightest gnocchi we have seen outside of Italy. The pea and wild mushroom gnocchi would be easy to order again and again. The only improvement that could have been accomplished in Italy would be the inclusion of fresh porcini mushrooms, which are very hard to come by in California. They are around, but cost prohibitive if they are judged by the specialty grocery price of $39 per pound.</div>
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Another impressive plate showed the originality of ahi sashimi paired with avocado, mustard sprouts and most importantly, red quinoa. It was our introduction to this flavorful and light grain. The contrast of textures was exemplary with the silky tuna and avocado alongside the crunchy grain. Wine Kitchen can provide you with a small cheese plate that is perfect with a good glass of red wine or beer at the end of your visit.</div>
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Besides red, white, and rose wines by the glass, beer and dessert wines are also available at Wine Kitchen. The wine list is short, but long on flavor. The wine buyer has an educated nose and it seems as though each bottle and vintage is individually selected. Care was put into this selection and it shows. </div>
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Since they offer dessert wine, it might be a good idea to try a dessert. It definitely was. Their green tea Creme Brulee with chocolate covered strawberries was savory with a mild sweetness and not cloyingly sweet as feared. </div>
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-71947436785963839012015-05-11T10:38:00.000-07:002016-09-14T15:32:17.882-07:00Candy Bar<div align="justify">
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What a great idea for a restaurant; one devoted entirely to dessert and drinks. Usually you’d end up in a bakery if you only wanted a dessert, but Candy Bar creates atmosphere and their evening hours, along with alcohol, offer a sophistication sorely lacking in bakeries.<br />
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Drinks are limited, thanks in part to the liquor license situation in San Francisco. When one does become available, the price is prohibitive for a new business. Most restaurants settle for serving wine and beer or, in this case, wine and fruit juice drinks laced with sake or Prosecco. The drinks are as good as the imagination of the bartender.<br />
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Speaking of creativity, the chef, Cathleen Li, is no slouch as you can see by these photos. Each plate is composed of an ice cream, cake or tart, and crumbly bits, with fruit, nuts, or even gelatin cubes to add more texture. It’s an adventure, just trying each component; then tasting them together. With all the work involved, I don’t understand how they can afford to price the desserts as low as they do. Everything is handmade, including the ice cream.<br />
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Everything eaten here has been outstanding in visual appeal, taste combinations, and the quality of the ingredients. There are some items that pop up often, but the menu is constantly changing. My personal favorite has to be the red velvet cake with intensely flavored peppermint ice cream. It is one of the most simple combinations and seems to be seasonal during winter months. It’s certain that Santa would prefer it to cookies and milk.<br />
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For those of you who may have noticed that the menu in the photo with drinks was not from Candy Bar, I should mention that the owners of Candy Bar have another unique venture. They also own Kung Fu Tacos, a taco truck that can be seen at many food truck stops around town on various nights of the week. It used to park outside Candy Bar on Thursday evenings. I will personally vouch for the roast duck tacos. If you call, they can tell you whether or not the truck still stops by the dessert lounge. </div>
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-28613352473003764412015-04-28T22:29:00.000-07:002015-06-13T07:35:22.913-07:00El Mercado Urbano<p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PcZSrPo8YPk/VXpN2JwATNI/AAAAAAAAGvE/6QTir6wDpr4/s1600-h/DSC00239%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC00239" border="0" alt="DSC00239" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZhhgJJvU4-Q/VXpN-4J5I8I/AAAAAAAAGvM/2APvAbiKbcE/DSC00239_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="493" height="378"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Could anything be better than the contemporary Mexican Cuisine at La Urbana? Here’s the answer: Yes, the small plates served next door at the restaurant’s attached garage space, sometimes referred to as El Garaje. La Urbana’s food is exquisite, but pricy. What was originally conceived as a small space for private parties and beer drinking has transformed into a very casual lunch venue with a late afternoon “happy hour”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3Mtm5VgKjc/VXpOBl9CP7I/AAAAAAAAG0M/TWyb0copDN0/s1600-h/IMG_0928%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0928" border="0" alt="IMG_0928" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_uWNo5qJk6VmAmnjHrTnEd6KuNFhfTEYakrIduqkq0xG1pkiXV4J4fsfZZFkfbHKop6Y2qFPQ4Psd5QRbmAQpLPRuTlhFaAheYLspgE0RmRDIkgcYutX35LyY9hTOHaPEv1rYQsQO-E/?imgmax=800" width="185" height="224"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KYznpXdNMPU/VXpOE2OWcdI/AAAAAAAAG0k/GRcpeOcv7D0/s1600-h/IMG_0996%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0996" border="0" alt="IMG_0996" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CM-8GAyx77LtPn4sYYMhz-RBmEn_xARdhcjrw6yjKgd54bpYgPAvSCak6uffGVBokXLndzz2W8SaP0oKvrhtMeWnMkCl6V34NYhtTQuk1E5JVDNCDadvk9tELYSvAReS1lopD_gDLRM/?imgmax=800" width="182" height="224"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qr5OPQ6sdus/VXpOHgg06kI/AAAAAAAAG08/MP9ZHABbzLg/s1600-h/IMG_1083%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1083" border="0" alt="IMG_1083" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZf6IYD2ucs/VXpOIQpxx_I/AAAAAAAAG1I/qfe58kU-gQg/IMG_1083_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="182" height="224"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIod4Fw6Jj1hWOTnOZ5keF7hJ9BDCN9U-w4Iqe24IAQsbLkUPCPb39x93TozvyJddH_qIllzasuWe1tBRgvJ_D8SpGLH2QcbqdjgFJzwph_-WbMxtJlDFPSO2JjZ-V6KCnnwxTZcLfYU/s1600-h/IMG_1088%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1088" border="0" alt="IMG_1088" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OPysxbxJJ1U/VXpOJyWm9FI/AAAAAAAAG1g/1EMYWWkd5W8/IMG_1088_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="291" height="259"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kqbi07uq1EA/VXpOKr6iF-I/AAAAAAAAG1s/S0FcKH7KzoY/s1600-h/DSC00243%25255B24%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC00243" border="0" alt="DSC00243" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TqB1jp4yQoM/VXpOLaXQY6I/AAAAAAAAG14/z-1-Ku76BIY/DSC00243_thumb%25255B22%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="259"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Bottled and draft beers seem to dominate the card tables in this room, however, the red wine and citrus sangria is excellent and well worth a try. If you decide on the Sangria, my suggestion is to buy a pitcher, since the per glass price seems steep by comparison. Personally, I find it difficult to order anything but the Agua Sandia (Watermelon Aqua Fresca). The color provides enough inspiration for me to order it. Horchata is sometimes available and their version of this rice, cinnamon drink is as good as it gets.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MFUB6tgachQ/VXpWoKGtFSI/AAAAAAAAGyI/-tun2d1tybg/s1600-h/IMG_0940%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0940" border="0" alt="IMG_0940" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bn8TwSTxmiQ/VXpWokvP3qI/AAAAAAAAGyU/70Cc0WXNJ4o/IMG_0940_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="242"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZLH2jQFpTU4/VXpWpbqiaEI/AAAAAAAAGyc/Qyfc4Unk_SY/s1600-h/IMG_1001%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1001" border="0" alt="IMG_1001" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Vrya55BK4M/VXpWqFjWO2I/AAAAAAAAGyk/JcJZ-FDZ8JE/IMG_1001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sgJNbeCodXU/VXpWqmGb-8I/AAAAAAAAGys/fVL0Z8CWfKM/s1600-h/IMG_1095%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1095" border="0" alt="IMG_1095" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aPJMvEPRjpI/VXpWrUUOAvI/AAAAAAAAGy0/5zV1KwFjSD8/IMG_1095_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="412"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">The Sopes alone are reason enough to stop by for a bite. In the above photos you can see their thick cornmeal patties filled to the brim with refried beans and topped with meats as exotic as barbacoa style short ribs in a heavy Mole sauce, roasted chicken, carne asada and carnitas, the Mexican classic pulled pork. Each is then topped with avocado and cilantro with a squeeze of lime. How much do these cost? They are being given away for a mere $3 each. Two are satisfying and make a cheap meal. The short rib meat is truly a bargain, because it is 1/3 to 1/4 the size of La Urbana’s short rib entree that costs $24 with pureed potatoes and vegetables tossed in for color.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wyrSwhVQWu8/VXpWsBTwSvI/AAAAAAAAG3s/Xhag96TGp9Y/s1600-h/DSC00244%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC00244" border="0" alt="DSC00244" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ZnHmKBy6hA/VXpWsxMKQPI/AAAAAAAAG34/n_AgYzOMzu0/DSC00244_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="509" height="414"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Iq4cCUPZYeM/VXpWtifXo0I/AAAAAAAAGzM/oB8u39PRHE8/s1600-h/IMG_0931%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0931" border="0" alt="IMG_0931" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagcK9ERga1D0a75A68IgZAA_GykiJETDYOZsR5D53ha_WFCVHulsnQ_NFEAqFYGigMJgdTj0lt_oIVwfrpU3lud4ggHYQjdKyrlyHsZGkmR64Mtb-8X-b2PcAnwmTlxtvxYB4gSRaGcw/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5vVuSBCdEbs/VXpWuaP7FwI/AAAAAAAAGzc/UMdrPL4TwGw/s1600-h/IMG_0932%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0932" border="0" alt="IMG_0932" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M0NdYW5HN-Q/VXpWvOL372I/AAAAAAAAGzk/in7X1Z3Qdps/IMG_0932_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m1M7eeSm8ho/VXpWxMXzHHI/AAAAAAAAGz4/1N3_cQ1QXJY/s1600-h/IMG_1113%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1113" border="0" alt="IMG_1113" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ittdSyo4Ujc/VXpWxmxsOaI/AAAAAAAAG0E/JkphYVP78W0/IMG_1113_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qu-a6bnsNtE/VXpWwF_pWCI/AAAAAAAAGzs/5Uhuy3p6zaw/s1600-h/IMG_0934%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0934" border="0" alt="IMG_0934" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IXtAnN_KERE/VXpWwuwyWgI/AAAAAAAAGzw/pNICYAYfQoM/IMG_0934_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Tacos can be had with the same fillings, though the sauces change from time to time. Queso fresco cheese was added to the batch pictured in the top photo, but not always. Smaller photos show carnitas again, a roasted vegetable and chorizo taco, a predominantly roasted corn filling with both avocado and queso fresco, and finally a braised short rib taco. There is so much filling on the tacos, that I often order extra tortillas. Again, these delectable morsels are sold for $3 each, but drop to $2 each at happy hour. Anyone could be happy eating one or more of these.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oS1HKS3pbys/VXpuYCcCyfI/AAAAAAAAG4E/JxYlmYywSG4/s1600-h/IMG_0937%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0937" border="0" alt="IMG_0937" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jEcpw_1K5rg/VXpubZGigmI/AAAAAAAAG4M/yxWnstaINVs/IMG_0937_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="396"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">On their daily menu you may sometimes find a fish taco for $5. It was good and the size commanded a larger tortilla, but I’ve had enough fish tacos to know of several that I prefer to these.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z7ASluSzTgo/VXpucifVuNI/AAAAAAAAG4U/UIDDvqzA1sY/s1600-h/IMG_0998%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0998" border="0" alt="IMG_0998" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQ-hw7AcON7r7Sq_hOJcubyRQ6vpbCHzGKZkYVNj7fs0ZyWXsUdsZ5fp-jQFHSV0sUtK3bOwf2tE-av9-B7F2n36azR5s0cnQC1q4qtyKhgVNg7SVcUfI-XABOldbl_jsTS6KapZJqeo/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="196"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MzKRxOfY1eE/VXpuemdnHCI/AAAAAAAAG4k/SvME6X7Xqm4/s1600-h/IMG_1086%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1086" border="0" alt="IMG_1086" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JLoB4WKsQR8/VXpufA1iiVI/AAAAAAAAG4o/jGC_SnId0Ms/IMG_1086_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="224" height="196"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>These photos make it clear that the tacos are made with a very generous portion of the meat and poultry fillings. From left to right we have shredded chicken, barbacoa style short ribs with a spicy chile sauce, carnitas, carne asada, then more chicken and carnitas. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sZLS9JstdFo/VXpugZc3wZI/AAAAAAAAG40/AoSj5UnVBjI/s1600-h/IMG_1114%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1114" border="0" alt="IMG_1114" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JHhMSRbA7Mg/VXpuhA80wwI/AAAAAAAAG48/0s6f9SPfQfU/IMG_1114_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bgbvbHOWuNw/VXpuh9Fn62I/AAAAAAAAG5E/KOL5yvm7fsA/s1600-h/IMG_1271%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1271" border="0" alt="IMG_1271" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nd1-CVENKuM/VXpuiQG1nMI/AAAAAAAAG5M/5h_fYMJM9Xc/IMG_1271_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Although I usually stick to the tacos, upon occasion the daily menu will offer a tempting diversion. The chicken salad was good, but not outstanding, however, the Mexican sandwich, typically called a torta, was very good and big enough for many of us to be satisfied by eating only half. It would be impossible to overspend at this venue. I’ll bet their catering business is more than busy.</p> <h2><a href="http://www.laurbanasf.com/">La Urbana Website</a> with mention of El Mercado Urbano</h2> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">661 Divisadero St</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">San Francisco CA 94117</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">1 415 440-4500</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-4322896466218967212015-04-11T19:05:00.000-07:002016-09-14T16:18:20.183-07:00Brenda’s<a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-62nHo3RlxzY/VXoo9H7sV2I/AAAAAAAAGpA/_1YZ2Scqujs/s1600-h/IMG_1223%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1223" border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nhGnKwBwDEw/VXoo98tpsKI/AAAAAAAAGpI/EDtBlkD8tS0/IMG_1223_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_1223" width="509" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-me4TKzyPQ4U/VXoo-gbvmSI/AAAAAAAAGpQ/kRYb3McC_5U/s1600-h/IMG_1079%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1079" border="0" height="244" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zdvHpjcKCgM/VXopKGR8c7I/AAAAAAAAGpY/bOLuTWpbk8g/IMG_1079_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_1079" width="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4csKvX6fQd0/VXopKhdMzxI/AAAAAAAAGpg/11L24oN0mVU/s1600-h/IMG_1066%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1066" border="0" height="244" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F978Z9PcHio/VXopLECXTFI/AAAAAAAAGpo/Z2jiCyTRSEg/IMG_1066_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_1066" width="244" /></a> <br />
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There’s a new girl in town and the neighborhood couldn’t be more pleased. Brenda’s has replaced Blue Jay Cafe, a restaurant specializing in not so special Southern food. Upon our arrival in the neighborhood, we decided to give it a try. Neither of us remembered what we had ordered, but I remember having to be dragged there on our 2nd visit, some 5 years later. Blue Jay’s owners decided to partner with the owner’s of Brenda’s French Soul Food, an established and popular Southern comfort food restaurant in the city.</div>
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A fresh coat of paint did wonders for the ambiance and the new chef performed miracles in the kitchen. The last thing I ordered at Blue Jay was their shrimp and grits, seen in the upper right photo. They were so overly sauced, I couldn’t find the grits. Brenda’s version was far superior with larger shrimp, far less though superior tasting sauce, dancing upon a bowl of well cooked cheesy grits. They may have been the same ingredients, but the execution was superior. They are better than some I had tried at NOLA in New Orleans.</div>
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Brenda’s has an old Southern recipe for rice bignets that made a good impression, and were delightful as a sweet served with up with their chicory coffee. They are the only sweet offered on the breakfast menu. Having a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner is a treat in this neighborhood.</div>
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Johnnie Cakes, another breakfast item, were laced with shrimp and corn kernels, amongst other vegetables, and were savory and spicy. They are served with a hot pepper butter and do not require syrup or anything else for that matter. The breakfast menu includes the shrimp and grits, gravy and biscuits, and egg dishes. French toast in on my list of new items to try.</div>
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Chicken Etouffee and Gumbo have deep Southern roots and deeper flavor. The only misstep in the kitchen we have discovered was one time the roux for the Gumbo was too dark and left a slightly burned taste that did not improve the dish, but detracted from it.</div>
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Fried Oyster and Shrimp Po’ Boys are both value, as well as, flavor packed. They make a filling lunch that we can barely finish at one sitting. The spicy pickled watermelon rinds are southern to the core, but are they just a garnish, or put there to be added to the sandwich? Whichever way they are intended to be eaten, their color goes a long way in adding some personality to the plating.</div>
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Speaking of watermelon, the sweet tea uses it as a garnish. This tea, another Southern staple, is true to its name, so don’t add sugar, Sugar!</div>
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Speaking of sweet, this chocolate cream pie put me off Southern desserts for good, unless a nightly special offers the possibility of pecan pie. The taste was decent, but the proportion of cream to filling was off and the graham cracker crust did not hold together, as though someone had forgotten to add butter the to the recipe.</div>
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The full name of the restaurant is actually Brenda’s Meat and Three. Each evening the dinner menu includes your choice of meat or chicken along with 3 choices of side dishes. I tried the Braised Lamb Shank and selected cheesy grits, fried okra and cauliflower gratin for the sides. This was way too much food for one meal and I walked away with a very heavy doggy bag.</div>
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My dining companion managed to finish his Braised Short Ribs with Mushroom Gravy and was smart to select less filling and more nutritious side dishes, including buttered carrots, mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon. No baggy for him.<br />
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Southern Fried Chicken is on the lunch and dinner menus and the cost is inexpensive for the quality. All in all, even with a few exceptions, We are happy to welcome Brenda’s to the neighborhood.<br />
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-49289346075148991762014-09-18T07:46:00.000-07:002015-06-15T09:18:57.839-07:00MariscCo<p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GUkkuuFEwK0/VX711brbBUI/AAAAAAAAHLg/4900-zXjbLY/s1600-h/DSC01026%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01026" border="0" alt="DSC01026" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7EOjzgnArJo/VX712Acli5I/AAAAAAAAHLo/JidhoXyGP8E/DSC01026_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="191" height="243"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hly4J1dwTqk/VX712z0Nm3I/AAAAAAAAHLw/rA3iME0e3Yo/s1600-h/DSC01025%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01025" border="0" alt="DSC01025" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf2LzAui2-BpEifPxoYypda-Bs-EdCkh72vm9sI_o2kh643A5gWySgTYGi61lv1E-WK69kfiihKdxEFayqaoilFvxXtP04rP5ygcwU7n8tsd8dG3bE6bQb_6WFqskyC-y1x2IQluOMnI/?imgmax=800" width="311" height="242"></a> <p align="justify">With so many restaurants in the city of Barcelona, it is truly difficult to make a selection. Certainly you can check out review sites or some suggestions from bloggers who live there, but the most reliable indicator of a good restaurant, for me is to take a look at what's on the tables and if it's at all possible, try to inhale the aromas. Smell is such a strong component of taste, I find myself relying on it more and more. This, however, is not what drew me to MariscCo in the Placa Real, just off La Rambla. It was a starter that caught my eye, a Zucchini Mille Feuille with Hummus. <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y4HtuJc_EdU/VX714PO10OI/AAAAAAAAHMA/OLa1ALQiwIw/s1600-h/DSC01034%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01034" border="0" alt="DSC01034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip__qrGVyszSofbK8OZSdyQexT3lGYzzSE5Kn7CmCkh7Xa7Sdz1PLJKYaEA8XzIYa0nCnaCXQkhUKgBy_wAZzJ7wsbogukgEBbXm-EKW-uSFVS2LbhOhb9e97WHlcSZCUp3toAoRFKDyc/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j5NwE_ZNcyM/VX715eWy08I/AAAAAAAAHMQ/cIUHereYfeY/s1600-h/DSC01036%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01036" border="0" alt="DSC01036" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VLaZYUBeMek/VX71517EPBI/AAAAAAAAHMY/aAkQwuK-aw4/DSC01036_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IpqJwBV8fbs/VX716sEdVbI/AAAAAAAAHQs/kcnQyRMMUFU/s1600-h/DSC01040%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01040" border="0" alt="DSC01040" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ngn40P4sK6o/VX717eFB6oI/AAAAAAAAHQ4/nDzHTquYIHs/DSC01040_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="407"></a> </p> <p align="justify">The eye appeal alone caused one woman to stop at our table and ask what it was that I had ordered. It did not take long to refocus my attention and take the first bite. It was surprising. The thinly cut zucchini strips wrapped the hummus into two basket weave bundles on the plate, with diced, marinated tomatoes added for color as well as flavor. The olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and dried oregano marinade had been evident upon visual inspection, but the cumin, added with a light touch, was the punctuation needed to make sense of the chef's intention in this Middle Eastern, Mediterranean fusion salad. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Glg0XtjO1Dg/VX718ML9zjI/AAAAAAAAHMw/gGMqNO2UrBw/s1600-h/DSC01032%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01032" border="0" alt="DSC01032" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AK8tvVg17HI/VX718Vb6ahI/AAAAAAAAHM0/BslwimEvEC0/DSC01032_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2QDhjEJiJrs/VX719BXHJeI/AAAAAAAAHNA/QVK2oFg5oqY/s1600-h/DSC01044%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01044" border="0" alt="DSC01044" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-guIirJTB9co/VX719ujw65I/AAAAAAAAHNE/KCr2j13z8fg/DSC01044_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">MariscCo's gazpacho was as good as any other we have tried this week, accompanied by the traditional condiments of croutons, onions, and bell peppers. It was their Patatas Bravas that stood out from the others we had ordered; finally there was enough heat in the sauce which was a combination of a pepper sauce and mayonnaise drizzled on separately. The potatoes were especially tasty because of the oil that had been used in their frying process.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pn3QalAvTxM/VX71-lTrNVI/AAAAAAAAHNQ/dUAWsLrimY8/s1600-h/DSC01031%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01031" border="0" alt="DSC01031" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MivEooNzspk/VX71_dXGQXI/AAAAAAAAHNY/-zIm8WRvWV0/DSC01031_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="508" height="393"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Their Ensalada Altun was traditional rather than inspired and could have been better with something other than balsamic vinegar. We have yet to see a wine or sherry vinegar in Barcelona, and considering the proximity to Banyuls, just over the border in France, we haven't seen Banyuls vinegar either. The balsamic adds a sweetness that doesn't work especially well with the tuna. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B69Y4aniyOM/VX72APiNYFI/AAAAAAAAHNg/tl9Wi73mJ9o/s1600-h/DSC01041%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01041" border="0" alt="DSC01041" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JZZ9FEzrR4Y/VX72AgZacgI/AAAAAAAAHNo/HOB_MtURm5M/DSC01041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u8yZiRiQldM/VX72BprXu_I/AAAAAAAAHNw/Ma-9k-bhfWk/s1600-h/DSC01042%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01042" border="0" alt="DSC01042" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ilxTEJOmzhM/VX72COyIkwI/AAAAAAAAHN4/i7e-k4ecy-k/DSC01042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZqSlnyqgnOg/VX72C8ij0iI/AAAAAAAAHRE/FvqwPH7b6ZI/s1600-h/DSC01048%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01048" border="0" alt="DSC01048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzUK60uvNot4BSjeYO9qdg7KTNpUt2hkQq5pOOyUdLtkijeUrE3r4CUFJ79G30SWY7rCsFABN1iwZJx2RWRlMjCPc0vMw0t8etBL1ii5Fp8lUZNWCb2FN7BmMRcsDwP2-WlOKI6_fZ24/?imgmax=800" width="505" height="417"></a> <p align="justify">Because it was hot and humid, I opted for a tuna carpaccio with avocado. Served with micro greens, black sesame seeds and honey, this didn't quite work either. What is the attraction of pairing tuna with something sweet? Giving it a chance, my position was only strengthened. Once I eliminated the honey which was mercifully drizzled on the other side of the plate, the dish was much better. The carpaccio was actually a tartare with inclusions of green olive and carrot, neither of which made any perceptible difference in taste, though they did improve the texture. Served with baguette toast, it was refreshing and perfectly suited for warm weather. <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSg27y0f3GxsND5Uy0uTrj7HdlPiU-UqwVuFzH1jbrkESpK5cB-7yHJNDjzP2-dwrqJ5Ls8HGg7HXGXWAs6IfZFKuvIN4p5Z8SGzH-LLDTYKwbRvM2E1_FzPfO7b_P-ehHqn6l7wuYOko/s1600-h/DSC01049%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01049" border="0" alt="DSC01049" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0lNU_YQDAzU/VX72EgWqwUI/AAAAAAAAHOU/IEMMT14x0vc/DSC01049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijf6TVc4EfYI8UDAPABxagumvZOOM0NQ9P3l4enX3l1RBayVLY-bXOZBh9CkPAiHbp3nUV4ArFa0N5Tm0v-b3-vsZVS6sofKwZCAemjOqP-JuV3lcjwdRqtZkCC1qMHemxmm70izP9TSI/s1600-h/DSC01051%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01051" border="0" alt="DSC01051" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BMpZT38oQ7Q/VX72F_lrhXI/AAAAAAAAHOk/h-LfelIHY8w/DSC01051_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <p align="justify">Dessert was a simple and small Creme Catalan; I've never seen a smaller baking dish. It amounted to an under cooked Creme Brûlée, less rich with a texture more like pudding than custard, so the size turned out to be advantageous.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UhAtom-B40A/VX72GWPBBMI/AAAAAAAAHOw/pQtlQEwb_xI/s1600-h/DSC01434%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01434" border="0" alt="DSC01434" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o2Bttro_-SA/VX72G42A54I/AAAAAAAAHO0/o3EEk6HwMfY/DSC01434_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_vx-qy0MkMI/VX72HrpBHBI/AAAAAAAAHPA/5cfKwkhZeLk/s1600-h/DSC01435%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01435" border="0" alt="DSC01435" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1jJt25K8-Js/VX72IBWVENI/AAAAAAAAHPE/Ay2oMZIpzTg/DSC01435_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoZNJw8KqPYOVQ0Lzr-oCZbrGBL3_epfN3AvXSmBppdT1KKKNaDOc7xJTwEPu2QfvApClR0V8u1gAur1gXe-6ujkID7tQq2Szs8s5ex7WZHqs0db-bh3BwgQQ6GXlLPhH_XtXjCpn_wI/s1600-h/DSC01433%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01433" border="0" alt="DSC01433" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Y-vaKLlt0U/VX72JkGI8vI/AAAAAAAAHQg/1FlCdYEfs2c/DSC01433_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="409"></a> <p align="justify">On another afternoon we returned with family members to try the Lobster Paella, which we had seen being served on our first visit. The paella tasted as memorable as it had smelled, and we were happy to have been lured back to MariscCo by this traditional Catalan paella. The waiter even seemed proud to be serving this signature dish of the restaurant. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ayw6dh25SZI/VX72KcK4O-I/AAAAAAAAHPg/jP6OD2Y1DbY/s1600-h/DSC01432%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01432" border="0" alt="DSC01432" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_SmvkiZUCuE/VX72LD6kQZI/AAAAAAAAHPo/XVHfuGooFe0/DSC01432_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="392"></a> <p align="justify">The Galician Octopus, dressed in olive oil and paprika, with a sprinkling of course sea salt, seemed slightly undercooked, though flavorful. The skin was gelatinous and a bit off putting in texture, so the less adventurous of us at the table ceased trying it after one nibble. As a classic Spanish tapa, it would be well worth a try. Others we tried during the trip were cooked longer than this example and were delicious. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gX9g-9Es2F0/VX72L3j_p_I/AAAAAAAAHPw/VCyRzH-Pv-Y/s1600-h/DSC01430%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01430" border="0" alt="DSC01430" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-spCP3Lqb8TA/VX72MUAPUWI/AAAAAAAAHP4/bQUV5WxXPtk/DSC01430_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="389"></a> <p align="justify">Although the steak was cooked to order and medium rare as requested, it was cut about half as thin as we had expected. It was a decent enough value, but I was reminded that I've seldom been pleased with steaks in Europe with the exception of Chianina beef in Florence. <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OGM5fO8tBEs/VX72NDZas3I/AAAAAAAAHQA/0S6dNDmUQXM/s1600-h/DSC01024%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC01024" border="0" alt="DSC01024" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6pSPuV09dK8/VX72Nrq_QmI/AAAAAAAAHQI/vZpkSM5LRKk/DSC01024_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="394"></a></p> <p align="justify">Although dining al fresco along the porticos Placa Real was our preference, I took a walk inside the large dining room and discovered an “art piece” of Salvador Dali riding a baby rhino. It was as surreal as anything he had created especially in situ. A mention was made of it in the menu and it seems he once butchered a tiger here when the building space was a taxidermy shop, then commissioned the dissection of a baby rhino. Knowledge of this may have hindered the enjoyment of our meals had we been sitting in the dining room.</p> <h2><a href="http://www.mariscco.com/reial/en/#MENUS">MarisCo Menu</a></h2> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">Placa Real 8</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">Barcelona, Spain 08002</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">+93 412 4536</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-26046859393326229972014-09-14T07:10:00.001-07:002015-06-13T10:11:32.736-07:00Viena<div style="text-align: justify;">
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This particular sandwich was made with several types of Iberian ham including "jamon" made from pigs that had been fed acorns. This pork product had a characteristically sweet taste and a lush, velvety mouth feel that melted on the tongue. It was also riddled with streaks of fat. We spent the next few days looking for this same kind of Jamon Iberico designated at Ballota, because it was so delicious and made sense of the Spanish fervor for "jamon".<br />
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Venezia praised as a good restaurant and not a tourist trap, among the
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when they are cooked by someone who has not grown up in the culture or
has not <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">had</span> daily expos<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ure</span> to the nuances of the food, unless professionally trained. After this experience
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were scrambled by an inexperienced cook, I now ask if the chef is
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heat a prepared item as it is ordered. There were also no other
patrons, so I could not listen to other patrons talking. The best
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wasn't the salads, fried sardines, or even the small meatballs
(polpettini), but the atmosphere of this very narrow street that drew me one
block north of the Strada Nova near the Ca D'Oro vaporetto stop. <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We were</span>
introduced to this street <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">n</span>ot because of a guide book, but because of a small recessed light beaming from the door of <a href="http://restoreco.blogspot.com/2014/01/osteria-al-bomba.html">Osteria al Bomba</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> w</span>here we stood and saw the street extending by about 2 blocks.</span><br />
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Calle D’Oca 4367 – Cannaregio<br />
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Closed Mon. lunch and Wed.</span></span>Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-35500959679981839182014-05-28T09:18:00.000-07:002016-09-18T09:20:25.662-07:00Ristorante Vittoria<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbs-O4mYPlO5FTH6AJLGPkDfSU3PT42e63BW_Y2rE_3pkkvjweCSFG_6-dXHLFmgAwC44Do97r-5yBEFC9knHGqGW7wSFfsLhnbBO0UthbEdfMhsX-LAZHApGXItl191krskpTcImIp8/s1600/DSC09034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbs-O4mYPlO5FTH6AJLGPkDfSU3PT42e63BW_Y2rE_3pkkvjweCSFG_6-dXHLFmgAwC44Do97r-5yBEFC9knHGqGW7wSFfsLhnbBO0UthbEdfMhsX-LAZHApGXItl191krskpTcImIp8/s200/DSC09034.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMXcDSvQu67ApixHGxRcbqqPFIOj8IyMTqDwNAOUg_6gn8wXSIIOx3T25pXudrbYp5mdpoTor8Z-8aHlQXuC6MCKGBV_FJyWfx9wCoiVjR3JAjlE5DPPM5xHnwQAx8nGjNywLMgunT1I/s1600/DSC09024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMXcDSvQu67ApixHGxRcbqqPFIOj8IyMTqDwNAOUg_6gn8wXSIIOx3T25pXudrbYp5mdpoTor8Z-8aHlQXuC6MCKGBV_FJyWfx9wCoiVjR3JAjlE5DPPM5xHnwQAx8nGjNywLMgunT1I/s400/DSC09024.JPG" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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expensive dining experiences on Lista di Spagna in Venice, I decided to not eat anywhere that didn't have an Italian chef. When asking the waiter outside the corner restaurant at Ponte Guglie, if the chef was Italian, I must have hit a nerve, since he sent me packing to Trattoria Vittoria.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The waiter at Trattoria Vittoria laughed
when I asked, and answered "Of course, would you like to meet him?" As we were seated, I could hear other diners
speaking Italian; always a good sign.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Before
we knew it, the waiter was serving us a plain focaccia with lightly
cooked San Marzano tomatoes on top, compliments of the chef. It was unexpected</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> and
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the chef participated in the experience, making it far from average, by interacting with his guests.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.trattoriavittoria.it/">Trattoria Vittoria Website</a> </span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="text">Cannaregio, Venice </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="text">Campo San Geremia</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vaporetto stop: Ponte Guglie</span><br />
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-502679770105955632014-04-15T21:34:00.000-07:002015-06-16T07:33:05.930-07:00Florio<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLftfMA_xKwP-j0pbZGWMEdl1P2pu2mxO4Z8OLK7rtGZkVpteQs-nHZ2Ot-Mxy0AMocZHjQSfI-WAYHg833KfWZyW3qdSNWr0Fe-MPt1Z-del5RtVR-U_UPIsy8_iSfH3lt25eAVdooY/s1600-h/DSC00138%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00138" border="0" alt="DSC00138" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K3DcNM7GGcw/VYAzX-eeJwI/AAAAAAAAHRs/kcgbRzhawx0/DSC00138_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="320"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I9wgA-qnByI/VYAzdLv6mHI/AAAAAAAAHR0/yr8URa6cmc4/s1600-h/DSC00115%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00115" border="0" alt="DSC00115" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GIGr_4YrlWg/VYAzdvEqdOI/AAAAAAAAHR8/ZaYYqx3atoU/DSC00115_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="247" height="321"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Florio is such a comfortable dining establishment that we could have lingered there for a long time. The dining room is casual with the old world charm that one expects from a French bistro with wooden chairs, warm toned walls and flawless service. But wait, this is not a French bistro, nor is it Italian as many of the menu items would have you believe. Call it anything you like and the food would still be worth the effort to book a table.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qthQBf4BqbQ/VYAzeS9rzII/AAAAAAAAHSE/AmJ82xIg0as/s1600-h/DSC00112%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00112" border="0" alt="DSC00112" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KeT1ytDDylE/VYAzfXBGMrI/AAAAAAAAHSM/2rlxXVxcUGU/DSC00112_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="513" height="394"></a> </p> <p align="justify">While bread seems incidental in most restaurants, the French bread here, served with sweet butter was no afterthought, but intentionally classic French in shape, texture and flavor. It set a nice tone for the meal to come.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KFW3aGkSCDE/VYAzgnsZq7I/AAAAAAAAHSU/IqPF5WWSC1g/s1600-h/DSC00118-001%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00118-001" border="0" alt="DSC00118-001" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qkd1WO--Msc/VYAzjMS9PhI/AAAAAAAAHSc/klxVUowre28/DSC00118-001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kIwopBg4TzU/VYAzkMBIusI/AAAAAAAAHSk/OKqFw4K4muQ/s1600-h/DSC00119%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00119" border="0" alt="DSC00119" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9BLkcQL0TYQ/VYAzk43D4XI/AAAAAAAAHSo/noNvBqFPM8o/DSC00119_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="185"></a></p> <p>We don’t often pass on Duck liver pate and this was a generous portion, served in a traditional manner with cornichons and toasted baguette slices. The sea salt was a nice touch and did liven up the taste of the pate.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pdhJKpcHRU8/VYAzltjyO-I/AAAAAAAAHS0/zuNv8tU3YKY/s1600-h/DSC00123%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00123" border="0" alt="DSC00123" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P0VXm3ptOJo/VYAzmJGMklI/AAAAAAAAHS8/Tp6DEeJa8ww/DSC00123_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="509" height="391"></a> </p> <p>Here’s where the Italian influence showed itself, in the pasta. As much as we love French Cuisine, the French will never surpass the Italians when it comes to pasta. The pappardelle served on this particular evening was served perfectly al dente with an rich short rib sauce in a classic Italian ratio of sauce to pasta, not too much, not too little.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0HjlAqqt2BI/VYAznH9FXtI/AAAAAAAAHTE/zxaxVaGvWsU/s1600-h/DSC00135%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC00135" border="0" alt="DSC00135" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-de9NlWZO43g/VYAzoFtmfEI/AAAAAAAAHTM/0i7c7SmLEhU/DSC00135_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="509" height="394"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">The sole was beautifully pan fried and you could just imagine the chef ladling the fat over it, to achieve the golden crust. Tender and moist on the inside, but crispy on the outside, it was a fine example of well prepared fish. It was served on top of a hash browned potato patty with a shaved asparagus salad on the side. The chive blossom garnish added a bit of color.</p> <h2><a href="http://www.floriosf.com/">Florio Website</a> </h2> <p></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">1915 Fillmore St</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">San Francisco CA 94115</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200">1 415 775-4300</td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-25069467136369981242014-02-20T22:56:00.000-08:002016-09-14T16:27:52.881-07:00Sa Beang<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0LF7rTt3pR8/U_L1tW4ZS1I/AAAAAAAAGJQ/J1azqmcMHP8/s1600-h/DSC03104%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC03104" border="0" height="184" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/-BFiv-VvB1yo/U_L1uXNplYI/AAAAAAAAGJU/FqzsWf6YVB0/DSC03104_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC03104" width="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z2X3B2zvUCE/U_L1vAg85tI/AAAAAAAAGJg/E1-H1G_qF68/s1600-h/DSC00155%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC00155" border="0" height="184" src="https://lh3.ggpht.com/-psWaqdml6IY/U_L1v53pYuI/AAAAAAAAGJo/4GaisYV_Vmw/DSC00155_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC00155" width="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MyVpjOAtNZY/U_L1xN8sOLI/AAAAAAAAGJw/IIPjxXRzpnk/s1600-h/DSC00221%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC00221" border="0" height="395" src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/-GiJ-vXuJGVs/U_L1x2SCf8I/AAAAAAAAGJ4/6lquAVmEIDs/DSC00221_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC00221" width="509" /></a> <br />
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Not all Thai restaurants are created equal nor is their service, but if you want a slow, relaxed meal, that you can savor and linger over, Sa Beang Thai will work for you. Even though their service was be painfully slow, it has improved over time. Their food is better than average and reasonably priced, especially the $10 three course lunch. I doubt you'll find a better lunch for that price.</div>
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If you are so inclined, they make some interesting fruit based cocktails to drink with your appetizers. In the photos above you can see fried pumpkin with seaweed, Crispy rolls with Thai sausage and a sweet chili sauce and best of all Thai style, chicken wings glazed in another honey based chili sauce. </div>
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You can easily find competently made versions of Tom Ka Gai, the coconut based chicken soup, or Chicken Larb, the minced chicken salad, that are mainstays of the Thai menus throughout San Francisco. Both are fresh tasting and have just the right amount of acidity to brighten their flavors, although the soup might have been better had lemon grass been used instead of lemon juice.</div>
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Mild yellow curry as well as red Thai curry are available, but their green curry stands out. With its classic combination of zucchini, eggplant, peppers and basil you may choose your protein. This one was made with pork.</div>
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Jasmine rice is available, but these photos show brown steamed rice, that looks much more like red rice, and Crab Fried Rice. One order is plenty for two people., and several other fried rice dishes are available including Fried Chicken, Pineapple, Duck, Green Curry and Thai style fried rice with eggs, tomato, onion, green onion and your choice of chicken, pork or beef.<br />
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Crunchy Roasted Duck Salad was served with a lively lime salad dressing. Spicy Eggplant and Spicy Basil have many of the same ingredients and I must admit that in these photos I can't really tell the difference. Each comes with your choice of chicken, pork or beef. I regularly prefer to order the pork, so even that doesn't help.with the identification. I'd order either or both again.</div>
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Bankok Curry served with a fried potato Roti was an agreeable dish that included green curry paste, grilled flank steak, bell peppers and basil. Being a purist when it comes to fried potatoes, I decided to serve it over brown rice instead and savor the potatoes all on their own. that was rather agreeable as well.</div>
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As far as fried bananas and coconut ice cream go, this dessert went far enough, but I've tasted better. I laughed at the menu when I saw Tea flavored "panda catta" the Thai take on Italian panna cotta, but ordered it anyway, because it was served with sweet sticky rice. This was a fail because of the excessive sweetness, but I admired the creative idea.</div>
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-84056223647646769792014-02-18T15:31:00.000-08:002014-08-13T16:34:42.700-07:00Bistro Central Parc Photo Essay<p>My friends and family know how much I like <a href="http://www.restoreco.blogspot.com/2010/04/bistro-central-parc.html" target="_blank">Bistro Central Parc</a>, but since I have already reviewed it, let me just post more photos of their delightful, authentically French, yet very modern food. The sauces are exquisite, the food is beautifully plated, and they have specials every night so the menu changes and never seems routine. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u2rbNdjpjCM/U-uYk1i2t2I/AAAAAAAAFy4/_HNk0zASaT0/s1600-h/2013-11-10%2525252017.49.56%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="2013-11-10%252017.49.56" border="0" alt="2013-11-10%252017.49.56" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7f6fv-yreP0/U-uYlngdFGI/AAAAAAAAFzA/NLTftoqWX-E/2013-11-10%2525252017.49.56_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R30BTR7bgRM/U-uYmw3-2oI/AAAAAAAAFzI/x_oWX1a8nmY/s1600-h/2013-11-10%2525252018.23.38%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="2013-11-10%252018.23.38" border="0" alt="2013-11-10%252018.23.38" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-StMLLQp8b_k/U-uYn3SVzaI/AAAAAAAAFzQ/g3sg4DlC410/2013-11-10%2525252018.23.38_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2fE_asIbNY4/U-uYpNF-SoI/AAAAAAAAFzY/WirC_YYfTE8/s1600-h/2013-11-10%2525252018.23.57%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC03389" border="0" alt="DSC03389" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QZqLRzl4kzs/U-uZ46s3XbI/AAAAAAAAF6w/FzoH9J262CQ/DSC03389_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile_menu.aspx?rid=49426&tab=1" target="_blank">Brunch Menu</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile_menu.aspx?rid=49426&tab=1" target="_blank">Dinner Menu</a></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="275"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">560 Central Ave at Grove St</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">San Francisco CA 94117</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">(415) 931-7272</td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-32696943297395216542014-02-15T20:43:00.000-08:002014-08-18T13:56:12.172-07:00La Urbana<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5ys-uwsZ0v4/U_Id3FNkEZI/AAAAAAAAGBw/9KC0rCj-gUk/s1600-h/DSC06119%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06119" border="0" alt="DSC06119" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9ZePubGM2oY/U_Id4pgUIjI/AAAAAAAAGB4/mUqL1hZGnjQ/DSC06119_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="445"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sw6BPQQBuTc/U_Id5sEskHI/AAAAAAAAGCA/rkW7ghJKBnk/s1600-h/IMG_0128%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0128" border="0" alt="IMG_0128" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UrEyxVSxptg/U_Id6gT4aYI/AAAAAAAAGCI/JmOl0iJzKNk/IMG_0128_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="260"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q8s6W5abfMo/U_Id7Zl7kMI/AAAAAAAAGCM/bsXOtT2wgIs/s1600-h/IMG_0116%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0116" border="0" alt="IMG_0116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07I2E8HcG2hyB5LPwCOIJvjQjn_Sd05Mi5NjVr1dJUa2XrdlGaX00EMYoRBMHFubt83hABb6xovMgOi9BmF13FWLiIB53qNyoeoN6vGw3YPfewyyP9Wh59Vz0wUl7vbYVvLDhiy6B7-g/?imgmax=800" width="216" height="260"></a> </p> <p align="justify">La Urbana is a Mexican restaurant unlike any other in California. While the flavor profiles are typically Mexican, the food is elegant, elevated to the level of fine cuisine, and anything but typical. Their bar is a big draw because of all of the tequila brands offered by La Urbana, but I have yet to find a really superior cocktail on the menu.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGHl1BQJ8krh5L8Uip0XcPlLb7OETcsM5O2F9de_hhfuvHuNT-i1KRy4WRpbTPO9Wt18U75gZYu3XPN58ToGfVXv1J7vwJ3-XkyGGY3oa_RCIR6Vttn2UrRWL3PeghUSjIZ1EVlqUuEA/s1600-h/IMG_01172.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0117" border="0" alt="IMG_0117" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R1BEibD49bs/U_Id923749I/AAAAAAAAGCo/eJIrnUP47pc/IMG_0117_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7UwuWSNaDmk/U_Id-x7iwtI/AAAAAAAAGCw/Q_ng2Kt-q-8/s1600-h/DSC061222.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06122" border="0" alt="DSC06122" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J8tiO9exjiU/U_Id_2L8isI/AAAAAAAAGC4/wbKeGTC71qI/DSC06122_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTU_MJ1Ujm1evtyny5HkUij_iqinwicCTGOHjjUAl13PuOBsFxIyM21Zf228PMfGfO-mckNYz5TsFVkmmO8pcs6NKOOz7fyNcuk9f9Lk9BEEC4nCDzdDwHnjM4oCpieA_iahGrfyB0UY/s1600-h/IMG_01182.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0118" border="0" alt="IMG_0118" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Dv2QxOqh4so/U_IeBtJOX7I/AAAAAAAAGDI/wfl9rR0ya8M/IMG_0118_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rlR8cZQFwSc/U_IeCjCqi2I/AAAAAAAAGDQ/wcZGCkybtjQ/s1600-h/DSC061242.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06124" border="0" alt="DSC06124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirE2Wi5Gav_EGzUWXcLSDs1e_35CdGGU5UXOBqPsiF1cSE5Q3hNp4JL-KQMuUYXMPsFEqfh9mX8S1N7meRUBd4G1vO8ZGuIEMLLqdtE7TKKuR5LnkSYci3mu7YvF_yoZYywq98_TzfWtQ/?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D9yuRlfIUiQ/U_JX-JgXC6I/AAAAAAAAGIs/YX8HWEVhqXE/s1600-h/DSC06131%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06131" border="0" alt="DSC06131" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AUuZiuSgl-o/U_JX_TFjevI/AAAAAAAAGI0/-0ghj6NcjfQ/DSC06131_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZOPVH4bXWM4/U_JYAoHLhvI/AAAAAAAAGI8/RDa9gjCRUfg/s1600-h/DSC06132%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06132" border="0" alt="DSC06132" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Imme4HR43DA/U_JYBuw6pJI/AAAAAAAAGJE/o_xYsydn27c/DSC06132_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">It's not that I haven't tried...perhaps, I just don't like Mezcal, their featured alcohol. For now, I prefer the beer.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0mElUhmnpZQ/U_IeE774o-I/AAAAAAAAGDg/GDkI4G33v_c/s1600-h/DSC06120%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06120" border="0" alt="DSC06120" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ruf9Tdg6g6A/U_IeF37amTI/AAAAAAAAGDo/p1jXQzueUbk/DSC06120_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sWP7d5WOxmQ/U_IeHD64G3I/AAAAAAAAGDw/MD02Pija38Q/s1600-h/DSC06152%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06152" border="0" alt="DSC06152" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MEephLSO67k/U_IeIJgJjcI/AAAAAAAAGD4/a4xJHzrJ81k/DSC06152_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="219" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u7z3eq9yjI4/U_IeJD7G1QI/AAAAAAAAGEA/u4YWRYaKwss/s1600-h/DSC06150%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06150" border="0" alt="DSC06150" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4aBWqoktHak/U_IeJx5vlbI/AAAAAAAAGEI/C1TtXVvlTtQ/DSC06150_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="137" height="170"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Amuse bouche always make me smile; not because this non verbal, culinary welcome is amusing, but that it's a nice gesture. The photo on the left is of a simple, cucumber sorbet with lime and chili powder. To the right are two small oysters bathed in a chili foam. The little rice crisp with black bean paste looks simple but the flavor was more complex than it appears. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rfSoAiIRABM/U_IeLB_cevI/AAAAAAAAGEQ/vvRApFMtubg/s1600-h/DSC06125%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06125" border="0" alt="DSC06125" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Pm0AKUt3CLk/U_IeL9eqGiI/AAAAAAAAGEY/SJDGEZGXnJg/DSC06125_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mJ_8i1RRZpo/U_IeNBp8b7I/AAAAAAAAGEg/7cVqIOYpIuM/s1600-h/DSC06126%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06126" border="0" alt="DSC06126" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e3YiOY7ZCkU/U_IeN6dnVDI/AAAAAAAAGEo/7xBpgXhk2aw/DSC06126_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Pulled Pork on brioche tops the list of regularly offered appetizers, but don't get locked into a favorite because this is a seasonal menu. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT_Jvz3Z3Ll3a_RXd6rPSGRaUsB7v1t4d_M_7K1gnWxk43dSEE4V_BV_RU84v4pv_QF4pwyIHC5Y5IEHMEBjFrWZr9jWogfw7QWAWrqGTLTfPpoEhVlLSXC-XtCiNSQhyoyuxRddJSWw/s1600-h/IMG_0121%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0121" border="0" alt="IMG_0121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwy0QG3L-RPL7tqhP6kSuYCXV-t6vx00rrk9UDzK7ZXxxW1X0koxjtbHQDco5_M2JTf1q6GOzj6-gXXpAHKW4lPSDNQ__rS08YzEBkk8E4aqmgLsIANleSco2Qq8awlnCexiAxVhGjtdQ/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="196"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-navkKgVLCIg/U_IeRMWM4hI/AAAAAAAAGFA/aYYVUubaE9w/s1600-h/DSC06130%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06130" border="0" alt="DSC06130" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IKHtdTBPL1o/U_IeRwac2SI/AAAAAAAAGFI/dl9JFR52dBU/DSC06130_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="242" height="195"></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="justify">The chorizo on whipped potato with jalapeno, quail egg and slices of toasted brioche was a favorite that is not currently offered, but so good it will surely be back. At least that is my hope.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1jL3cGUabC0/U_IeSy4p64I/AAAAAAAAGFQ/FFm_5mDLH-4/s1600-h/IMG_0126%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0126" border="0" alt="IMG_0126" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-noHdXtGDtIg/U_IeTp0fYeI/AAAAAAAAGFY/vCqkqtKtiJ8/IMG_0126_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1abJgvynziI/U_IeUhux-5I/AAAAAAAAGFg/TcCgspLqGfg/s1600-h/IMG_0127%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0127" border="0" alt="IMG_0127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZUZT2g0EE4lIzEeuvEZtbH3H-ROudP_W5tlSueFOOXQ-wga1jweeTyr-XYN0yOO8quxNF61cQz2MU9pkvyUaMx_8RU-4qbmxcAzWASqpXeJvDUdhT79UFhqedchsv-wwM6Rnz9w9COg/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">La Urbana's scallop ceviche was inspired. The textures alone made this a remarkable dish. The whole bay scallops were served atop avocado and a jalapeno flavored gelatin.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fxXlC2cmBvI/U_IeWv5T9EI/AAAAAAAAGFw/d2Wuut1MUDA/s1600-h/DSC06135%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06135" border="0" alt="DSC06135" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mF6BdWPChF0/U_IeXuzC9WI/AAAAAAAAGF4/2WfXtSwJRkY/DSC06135_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="506" height="392"></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="justify">If you see a Mole Negro on the menu, order it, no matter what kind of meat or poultry it may be embracing. La Urbana's Mole sauce is intense, complex and greater than the sum of it's parts.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9aHLYyQ1V_Q/U_IeYk77iVI/AAAAAAAAGGA/OkpljD0meVs/s1600-h/DSC06139%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06139" border="0" alt="DSC06139" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-419wQQvISrk/U_IeZlDWxOI/AAAAAAAAGGI/anyTaFgtrnE/DSC06139_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O3IcsGFPKjk/U_Iea05nqjI/AAAAAAAAGGQ/DmEhwIexsq4/s1600-h/DSC06160%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06160" border="0" alt="DSC06160" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--e5OuRWvWOA/U_Ieb9z1AsI/AAAAAAAAGGY/ckPPjTPwswM/DSC06160_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Admittedly, I am not fond of vegetarian or fish main courses, but each of the above photos shows these options to be out of the ordinary. Both plates were styled like small treasure hunts. Each mouthful exposed another unexpected flavor element of the dish and I found myself looking more intently at these plates to see what else could be found prior to actually tasting it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vJYx4g0ZaUQ/U_Iec9gc_5I/AAAAAAAAGGg/rk-rO-7DcD0/s1600-h/DSC06143%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06143" border="0" alt="DSC06143" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-84DX7O4kfDI/U_IfhbX6mKI/AAAAAAAAGGs/zbrmwNuc6NI/DSC06143_thumb16.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="196"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AUT73iKpDFU/U_IfiRZ1UFI/AAAAAAAAGG0/ktqyJlSAZ98/s1600-h/IMG_01332.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0133" border="0" alt="IMG_0133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvT1-HGpI_MyoL1BWcCgY_1UKBSVlB0u0QZ7KA5w9GL8om69DUIVGBKD-1UKxk1QtxdO9TXGxUCberYGhMzd8rvD3xmOpoM_FIs4I_aEC0m9TOff9_c8kYgGvlEkQ0rDDAtQoiHU3VoI/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="196"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xDgbYkjdaXk/U_IfkxmC4VI/AAAAAAAAGHE/WugyWmNFCfQ/s1600-h/IMG_01365.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_0136" border="0" alt="IMG_0136" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LKzqVPousb8/U_Ifl-gqDtI/AAAAAAAAGHM/6x2_DklICmQ/IMG_0136_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="506" height="397"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Having ordered the braised, barbacoa, beef, short ribs several times it has been noticed that each execution has been different with the exception of the meat being fork tender and beautifully seasoned. My conclusion is that La Urbana excels in producing outstanding meat dishes.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QW_7eyxFnrU/U_Ifm2Ley1I/AAAAAAAAGHU/J9pv-Ar_bXo/s1600-h/DSC061584.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06158" border="0" alt="DSC06158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fBezqx8ZQAErZ66jrX2ImmhRhkmbJuI4IMcU4q-faDnzUxh1jvgiPHFypT92N8lztEfVGlQ__L9R4uJpE8MsnIVFnU2aJ3PFfg_KpKNopTzpmYMbpwtLyYbA9tIoYr9FRBivhVdyITQ/?imgmax=800" width="501" height="388"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Grilled hangar steak is another case in point. Cooked to order and flanked by a bevy of grilled vegetables, no one can walk away from this plate without being fully satisfied. No plates are overloaded with food at La Urbana, but with superior ingredients and the deft hand of the chef, quantity seems irrelevant.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VuW5dFaZbXQ/U_Ifo_0SkQI/AAAAAAAAGHk/VmykgLnI7kk/s1600-h/DSC061462.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06146" border="0" alt="DSC06146" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bqiHBb3uw30/U_Ifpn5n98I/AAAAAAAAGHs/ecaDclDPJFU/DSC06146_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8pZDWfnEP5w/U_IfqzcwDQI/AAAAAAAAGH0/H-HIocnTQM0/s1600-h/DSC061692.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06169" border="0" alt="DSC06169" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zn0Z7iRHggA/U_IfrqTh46I/AAAAAAAAGH8/T6yNZnUql6E/DSC06169_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ymavJ3tO7aw/U_IfsrkBtJI/AAAAAAAAGIE/ac-jp4Ag_fU/s1600-h/DSC061495.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06149" border="0" alt="DSC06149" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S1ZMRcInwaA/U_IftmuN4dI/AAAAAAAAGIM/GFvIV848aOs/DSC06149_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6z9-AvJ-onc/U_IfukQKfHI/AAAAAAAAGIU/4_dvsbmwl6s/s1600-h/DSC061672.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC06167" border="0" alt="DSC06167" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xG8SM2VlY5s/U_IfvpQHKjI/AAAAAAAAGIc/kq2YM7Snqy8/DSC06167_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The house made desserts are as complex or as simple as the market dictates, but each one contains an unexpected flavor combination.</p> <p><a href="http://laurbanasf.com/" target="_blank">La Urbana Menu</a></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="275"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">661 Divisadero St</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">San Francisco CA 94117</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">(415) 440-4500</td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-77236001063480418912013-10-29T07:54:00.000-07:002014-04-19T09:06:27.966-07:00Nonna Vicenza Pasticceria<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8zj9Asw5XSQ/U1KIL-D-j6I/AAAAAAAAFk4/YQdGjXayBRU/s1600-h/DSC04751%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04751" border="0" alt="DSC04751" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vDwD8_HB0qQ/U1KIMtii1WI/AAAAAAAAFlA/7tPUm1HsNik/DSC04751_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" height="228"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RH_B4RE7wUo/U1KIN7n0u1I/AAAAAAAAFlI/PYov78LAlJk/s1600-h/DSC04712%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04712" border="0" alt="DSC04712" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic05LvH0CDYePgD8gEcVlhUYrr1HCoJnYpM1QZcSwRCGPbIF50en8W-eaFIh3JHjNUSPvZTADOYSX6D68ZXgzSqZcWpCQAGEQI53FphB0MUUMgNPQPYQXk0wh5XnNm72LNlUGznn4aw_I/?imgmax=800" width="292" height="228"></a> <p align="justify">Prior to our most recent trip to Rome, it seemed prudent to look up the address of the apartment we would be renting and take a look at the neighborhood. As I studied the Google map, small icons appeared and when clicked they revealed the names of the restaurants, churches and stores. Furthermore, some revealed links to reviews for various sources such as Google and TripAdvisor. I was hooked and started looking at various eateries; that's when I spotted Nonna Vicenza's. <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RkCH8MZTZZk/U1KIPlUIsSI/AAAAAAAAFlY/nfgR7qxwZ6s/s1600-h/DSC04742%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04742" border="0" alt="DSC04742" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6e-1RgpUPbn1IXZTaTklmIfSFM4xd79BVd6er-FWtOgMxyyIt3ncwJAJ_dejjFTvwsXp72knNIr0xY1H9-7Ox6GEwW9YkBoFNhjUfR0608Zsha7iOY-4T2YgR0oTZgXzEnLuWSZRBjJE/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lbPukFkEV-Q/U1KIRMZguqI/AAAAAAAAFlo/yf9FXx2kxJ8/s1600-h/DSC04713%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04713" border="0" alt="DSC04713" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5EW5GNiZFPU/U1KIRivAz1I/AAAAAAAAFlw/FGZM4B3jBu4/DSC04713_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hEfl44P6FoI/U1KISs8mt0I/AAAAAAAAFl4/opD__LtjHJ4/s1600-h/DSC04729%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04723" border="0" alt="DSC04723" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U7_WBtSTOxY/U1KOJPO1u8I/AAAAAAAAFoo/rqIbazMqO1A/DSC04723_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Sicilian through and through it carries cannoli, cassata, those traditional replicas of fruit made from almond paste, and other classic Sicilian pastries. Housed in a shop with dark wood wainscoting, and large wood and glass cases, this shop exudes warmth and old world charm. <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QFBZrfJa4LI/U1KOJ1jowmI/AAAAAAAAFow/dMpySQ0qO6c/s1600-h/DSC04741%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04741" border="0" alt="DSC04741" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y25MpwLsy3g/U1KOKh-cYuI/AAAAAAAAFo4/BUX2I72UFC0/DSC04741_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircPQgDWnsqgXGvO37f1dbHa8Noxtg9P5rs45D9J5Mnfpt97vaTxP6y9bAN15OPduwxyOsrJrZbBNxys79qmMZbgBQ-0xPrHTUqmcLIkfvKzL-4i6BI5TnjFvo7OoiqNZZlrLLgqXCV8E/s1600-h/DSC04726%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04726" border="0" alt="DSC04726" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oI8j35s1PbA/U1KOMnf-NgI/AAAAAAAAFpI/OH6jGAFUjnw/DSC04726_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">There's also a small cart filled with artisanal gelati. The pistachio is so nut laden that it looks more like a nut butter than an ice cream. That is the precise description of an outstanding pistacchio gelati. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q6eMCX1pTBs/U1KONR51VEI/AAAAAAAAFpQ/CVO7eCwoMPo/s1600-h/DSC04711%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04711" border="0" alt="DSC04711" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r_YrYZuhJ94/U1KOOOwIltI/AAAAAAAAFpY/-nnXGILSI8k/DSC04711_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-leSEqcXA6R8/U1KOPKP7_GI/AAAAAAAAFpg/LGpBupM78fA/s1600-h/DSC04715%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04715" border="0" alt="DSC04715" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kdoAXOlEagQ/U1KOPt_1O2I/AAAAAAAAFpk/JumkyB_z0Xk/DSC04715_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <p align="justify">As we sat there for breakfast on Sunday morning, they usually serve cornetti (croissants) and brioche, but we went for the cannoli and beignets, I couldn't help but notice all the tourists walking in to take a look, then turn around and leave without making a purchase. What? This proved one heck of a missed opportunity. My guess was that they were all on automatic pilot due to jet lag. 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In earlier photos you will notice that preserves, almond and pistachio pastes, syrups and non chocolate candies are also available.</p> <p><a href="http://www.dolcinonnavincenza.it/sito/home.php" target="_blank">Nonna Vicenza Website</a></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="275"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Via Arco del Monte, 98a/98b</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Rome Italy</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">+39 06 92 59 43 22</td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-17819148241116639022013-10-28T00:40:00.000-07:002014-02-18T23:42:16.789-08:00Osteria Merlone<p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AYqJ3o6ZBoU/UwMXWnr1YQI/AAAAAAAAFJY/UdLMCjo96Mc/s1600-h/DSC05459%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05459" border="0" alt="DSC05459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdW5wydahyxd7nwuSvEexNryaGpNGM5H8effvsIHMTWlGAmBVLc_onPnljZ_NY6JfYCogFFwEI-29po_9yUeYqZRTmPXNcZfC7lFs3SNSrNxCudtXRUy9vRS_rMJAsMAno8E4zqcwRPw/?imgmax=800" width="459" height="356"></a> <p align="justify">Since we were staying in the Campo Dei Fiore neighborhood of Rome, we made a decision to try restaurants in the area that were new to us. This was a tough call, because it meant we would not be going back to La Carbonara, one of our favorite restaurants in the city. Luckily, we stumbled across Osteria Merlone on Via Dei Cappillari, just north of the Campo. Each time we walked past it we saw the menu that promised their grandmother's recipes for the main dishes. It's not easy to pass up a classic Nonna dish, so we finally walked in on our last evening in Rome. Had we known that Nonna Merlone was from Le Marche, we wouldn't have waited. We were expecting something less than outstanding, so were pleasantly surprised when our dinner arrived.<br></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xS9ZV8juUNg/UwMXaTHLWXI/AAAAAAAAFJo/pr5u2jbZI3s/s1600-h/DSC05460%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05460" border="0" alt="DSC05460" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GZynP7HYZk8/UwMXa0aJcPI/AAAAAAAAFJw/HA4NqOq3t88/DSC05460_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="191" height="243"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_T0mNZ9C4cQ/UwMXb3vEr_I/AAAAAAAAFJ4/ej-XSz6J0Xc/s1600-h/DSC05462%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05462" border="0" alt="DSC05462" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p94mr1If05Y/UwMXclsKCiI/AAAAAAAAFKA/4aDnTTUxK8I/DSC05462_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="242"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Although the restaurant was new as of October 2013, the family has been in the restaurant business long enough to know how to create a pleasant atmosphere with good service. They own Taverna Lucifero next door, their restaurant that specializes in fondue. I asked if they shared the kitchen, but they do not, although the bar at Lucifero seems much larger and the Scotch we ordered was walked through a small doorway in the shared wall of the two spaces. It was a pleasure to be served a bread basket that included grissini (breadsticks) that did not come in a plastic package.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bbp9NhOa0dY/UwMXdcNuQOI/AAAAAAAAFKI/Rg1jKCa0vk0/s1600-h/DSC05461%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05461" border="0" alt="DSC05461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ukr3bPVhIwc/UwMXd_Ya3WI/AAAAAAAAFKQ/1VM3F7nWArA/DSC05461_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3PXVf2mqorQ/UwMXex5nxiI/AAAAAAAAFKY/d3KsEM2dei8/s1600-h/DSC05465%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05465" border="0" alt="DSC05465" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GCk_nXfN4Ik/UwMXfUBaokI/AAAAAAAAFKg/bLGzRlLAsAY/DSC05465_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Our first indication of a non average menu was the appearance of a croquette made with eggplant. The flavor was very nice but the contrast in textures made this antipasto stand out.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rcrTHS1if64/UwMXgLd8N-I/AAAAAAAAFKo/nzEVUORHGR8/s1600-h/DSC05466%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05466" border="0" alt="DSC05466" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cy9IKt_Uqw0/UwMXgxZPu6I/AAAAAAAAFKw/skO21Bj4hgE/DSC05466_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="505" height="388"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Wish I could remember the name of this pasta dish, but it's their specialty, so it will surely be on the menu. Composed of sausage, porcini mushrooms and a cream sauce with Parmigiano Reggiano, it was an outstanding example of Northern Italian cuisine. It made me want to visit Le Marche to see if this was a classic dish or Nonna Merlone's exclusive creation.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SogRViQAw6g/UwMXhknrYeI/AAAAAAAAFK4/Pu7Ci9JExHk/s1600-h/DSC05469%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05469" border="0" alt="DSC05469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKD1R7Lwfkyy2hu0R9M8XkkT_VBfpHcjY-XnbSuKPeUqNhIWCJlkDWH_ZhzC_Nn9l4zmebQNhtFWxya-NwCDKPZNOVND9Iv2GZN5y6O6AJ8P37GgG45L4mK5U4v5lK83UDIMkQp_BuTyg/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EyxaTzeQu_8/UwMXi0KgQcI/AAAAAAAAFLI/NNRScLEOBsA/s1600-h/DSC05471%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05471" border="0" alt="DSC05471" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VWrdoiC1IRA/UwMXjfgWBAI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/74yWFM_Udjw/DSC05471_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="justify">When in Rome, if you want to eat like the Romans, Veal Saltimboca has to be on your radar. The combination of savory tasting sage, prosciutto and veal is a revelation. I can't see how anyone could be satisfied with a veal roast or Veal Milanese after trying this dish with it's rich pan gravy. Rosemary roasted potatoes proved to be a good side dish pairing for it; a comfort food if ever I tasted one.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hh0QYw4Wo9I/UwMXkYAk34I/AAAAAAAAFLY/6I6vFZEGCTo/s1600-h/DSC05474%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05474" border="0" alt="DSC05474" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XAye1L8bUyo/UwMXlFOaNMI/AAAAAAAAFLg/4hOv6DxQkzs/DSC05474_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="382"></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="justify">Osteria Merlone's stewed rabbit may have been plated less elegantly than other's I've eaten. It may have seemed over loaded with carrots and under represented by tomatoes or any other ingredients with contrasting color, of which there were none, but it was delicious. Braised to complete tenderness, this interpretation of a classic was generously portioned and nicely done. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GkeFhl-Af74/UwMXlqxWlDI/AAAAAAAAFLo/kBHbqYh7Yrk/s1600-h/DSC05478%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="DSC05478" border="0" alt="DSC05478" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BGDIb1jxWSU/UwMXmUV8fZI/AAAAAAAAFLw/OEI4qs-mxU4/DSC05478_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="496" height="381"></a> </p> <p align="justify">When asked about dessert, we confessed that we were too full, but that did not stop the restaurant from giving us candies, meringues and dessert wine. With generosity like this, Osteria Merlone, only a few weeks old on our first visit, should be around for a very long time. </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="275"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Via Dei Cappillari next door to #28</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Rome Lazio Italy </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">no website found</td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-90217236180911367162013-10-27T17:53:00.000-07:002014-03-13T12:55:51.937-07:00New Asia Restaurant<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DxiP8Crnu-I/UwK3beDFFAI/AAAAAAAAFGw/jQc7daCN3t4/s1600-h/DSC05496%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05496" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n5A_q2bnem8/UwK3cL6l63I/AAAAAAAAFG4/xPX2xGTq0dA/DSC05496_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="244" style="border-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline;" title="DSC05496" width="313" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rGIDObKmVds/UwK3c96xM1I/AAAAAAAAFG8/Vmwz1ALmVGQ/s1600-h/DSC05495%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05495" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J0zGfsDf3eQ/UwK3dSMAsmI/AAAAAAAAFHE/1ARz8L1Hu7Y/DSC05495_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="244" style="border-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline;" title="DSC05495" width="183" /></a> <br />
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For some reason, when I hear the word Asia in a restaurant name I think of Chinese food, or even Japanese food, but very seldom do I put together the idea of India producing an Asian cuisine. No matter what you call it, it's undeniable that New Asia serves good Indian food at prices that won't blow your travel budget. They serve quite a variety of cuisines from different regions of India including recipes that represent these styles; Balti, Vindaloo, Korma and a variety of others that I have yet to see on other Indian restaurant menus that I find in the U.S. The restaurant was styled in a manner that was adequate for the customer base, tourists. There were linens on the tables, and artwork on the walls. The lighting was soft and set a nice mood, but the tables were a bit close. We had a choice of two restaurants for Indian food that evening, One was a take out/eat in restaurant, very modern and spare, while the other was New Asia which just looked more appealing. <br />
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We decided to split an appetizer and selected a very simple fried shrimp. It was more than we had expected and admittedly better looking. The two shrimp were butterflied and battered together with a breadcrumb surface that was fried and crispy. </div>
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I'm a big fan of the Korma style of cooking, I really enjoy the coconut and mild flavors. I've tried it in several countries and have discovered that it's different everywhere. It seems to be prepared differently in each country, As though there was a confederation of Indian restaurant owners who set a standard for each community. This time, I decided I had to go out of my comfort zone and try different things, as long as I had this opportunity that presented so many new options. We didn't stray too far, as we found ourselves ordering Vegetable Korma. It was, however, the first time that we have ordered it without chicken or lamb, and I found it less flavorful. Some Korma sauces are heavy on cashews, while others are predominantly coconut based. This one was definitely a coconut based Korma sauce. Now I find it very confusing to identify Korma sauce at all.<br />
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To break the Korma habit I asked about something on the menu that I never saw before, and since it was described as being medium hot I decided to give it a try. Bhuna Gosht turned out to be delicious over the steamed rice. It was made with lamb in a tomato sauce with a very large amount of shredded onions that were not overcooked. They still had a little resistance in them, which added a very nice texture to the dish overall. The heat was noticeable, yet tolerable. No beer needed, although I did have a mango lassi available if needed.</div>
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I don't think one can dine in an Indian restaurant without ordering naan. We decided on the garlic naan, and to continue on the idea of trying something new, we also ordered a Peshwari naan filled with coconut. Not too much coconut, just enough to flavor it. It really was a delight to use this to enjoy the last of the Korma sauce; they were perfect partners. <br />
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Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-2659141748216394212013-10-26T19:52:00.000-07:002014-01-25T18:55:05.023-08:00Dar Filettaro A Santa Barbara<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z9jO_y5-Llc/UuR0KZ3RI7I/AAAAAAAAEqs/Sqd2kfAcwMI/s1600-h/DSC05425%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05425" border="0" alt="DSC05425" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JgmIvOvu-ag/UuR0LDxU-zI/AAAAAAAAEq0/-1vgwoubXqw/DSC05425_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="314"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ANSTsk9TZeU/UuR0L1oHOnI/AAAAAAAAEq8/ysjDV3ZtUlc/s1600-h/DSC05438%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05438" border="0" alt="DSC05438" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cSwM86NOKJU/UuR0MSm9nsI/AAAAAAAAErE/HVl6eb7j21o/DSC05438_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" height="314"></a> </p> <p align="justify">We consider ourselves lucky to have friends in Rome. On the evening that we met Alessandra and Michela, we had decided to take them to the Fillatteria Di Santa Barbara, a restaurant we've been meaning to go to every time we travel to Rome. We had been trying to make time for trying it for the entire two weeks that we were in Rome and only managed it on the second to the last evening. We were very pleased that we finally tried their fried baccala made from dried cod that had been soaked in water for three days. It was extraordinary. <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6aPLv7_vqdgKcfumDu-4mWb40PG67FNuQjUSBAHKcVGqHCxo_SvCJYGJENxK5xpOG-bpKZwQGu9DnStrpB_tZ46dan4Upou90SQjBxUjhoWupuzAett7Gkb4B7oQ25V7bKnae2V8nCK0/s1600-h/DSC05429%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05429" border="0" alt="DSC05429" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oEiQNoFWzQM/UuR0OGAF3pI/AAAAAAAAErU/OpBuGxXTrJ4/DSC05429_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="714" height="552"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Baccala was nothing new to any of us. Both my husband's grandmother and mine had spoken of it, and the girls had eaten it all their lives. I had finally put myself into the right head space to give it a whirl in Portugal, many years ago, but it was stringy, and very fishy in taste and I swore I would never eat it again. Learning its history in Norway gave me a greater appreciation of it, so I was willing to give it one more shot, though a bit begrudgingly. What a revelation! We loved its fresh taste and thought the texture was not unlike that of fresh caught fish. The batter was crisp too, and all was right with the world. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c1-hMrVG9fw/UuR5BJGK1EI/AAAAAAAAEsw/Bh1ChmpnZtk/s1600-h/DSC05436%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05436" border="0" alt="DSC05436" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XEiJNjhFjzU/UuR5Bz4IN-I/AAAAAAAAEs4/I3dp2_8Wm0w/DSC05436_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="399"></a> <p align="justify">Dar Filettaro has a very interesting menu. It was extremely limited, and every item on it cost exactly five euro. The first thing the waiter asked upon arriving at our table, was how many pieces of baccala? Each piece was 5 euro. If we wanted salad, which was the traditional Roman salad composed of chicory and anchovy you paid another 5 euro. I wanted to try the giardinaria, pickled, grilled vegetables. That added an additional 5 euros. Fried zucchini anyone? Another 5 euro. <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pB9nLHtJt8U/UuR0O2oSnmI/AAAAAAAAErc/xn2ndMLqtO0/s1600-h/DSC05430%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05430" border="0" alt="DSC05430" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S5RsPYVbd7E/UuR0PUsBdyI/AAAAAAAAErg/rah9mqqpkk4/DSC05430_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f5AXBBJgK2c/UuR0QLA7WuI/AAAAAAAAErs/MG9hzm-6LGg/s1600-h/DSC05433%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05433" border="0" alt="DSC05433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQK5Hg0T9J_cC_5XZ2WLSHkkeqg5ZYEXJSAqGbmhHLEce4V61GeB-ASQa_3HngJ_EtEh31c-IdUMrRE2ZG08bR6ekZPjzTGB-7FBlRaEfwPO88QX_8u8XU80-Kw_I-k9yv0cYF8FOgJME/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w-IJCj384_c/UuR0RVA3d8I/AAAAAAAAEr8/OYHOPsNK428/s1600-h/DSC05432%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05432" border="0" alt="DSC05432" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Jtf9gnAWqxE/UuR0SEpQUfI/AAAAAAAAEsE/-_IyVbvjcpo/DSC05432_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="509" height="394"></a> </p> <p align="justify">All in all, it was still the cheapest dinner that we ate in Rome, considering the number of people that were eating. Everyone had a good meal, everyone was full, and each of us has plans to return to this Roman institution of fried food. I'm grateful to report that the bread seemed to be gratis, but this was a no frills operation, as is evidenced by the, I use the term loosely, napkins. That did not deter the long line of people waiting at the door to get inside. <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ozfyL6CzJlo/UuR0S0uPzGI/AAAAAAAAEsM/MaM9ievVI_Y/s1600-h/DSC05428%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05428" border="0" alt="DSC05428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7KWJzy6G7TMykcTU_loZNyGNXpnrtbgW2BwYX8r1JRE67vd1hfxDo36zAvkhLHqz5LSys614UQ35qvY9BaIclfMaCTB6otPZ5ahZIn8jJ10uu42EFy47mPaYlvYTfPDg8MN9ZBwci-s/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iA1rHmcVz1I/UuR0UJPm87I/AAAAAAAAEsc/PXUb7V_LKlc/s1600-h/DSC05440%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC05440" border="0" alt="DSC05440" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-edP6SjW79l8/UuR0UtjVG5I/AAAAAAAAEsk/VJYBmwph8t4/DSC05440_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="275"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Largo dei Librari 88</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Rome, Lazio Italy</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">06 6864018</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>No Website</p> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-12450092882018581682013-10-24T11:08:00.000-07:002014-03-13T15:44:05.292-07:00Pierluigi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MOL2oTJwMpejhJMIEvnuwiXiDiDo1RZ72g0VHCNIiVPT2jHjIVLnp5y9-XAD0nVfz9OnMnODKWy8YXJtFPrhjBqxAGigzfsd72Ul02SI7uv9rMpyPma8KydCT11VhKidhmbGJSieRJM/s1600-h/DSC04180%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC04180" border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eYXobB_J6uA/UwHDX1vieWI/AAAAAAAAFEw/JZ0MuWy-1Qc/DSC04180_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="244" style="border-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline;" title="DSC04180" width="184" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xi3U7MQx_PY/UwHDY0b8KPI/AAAAAAAAFE4/ju7ICXNYpjw/s1600-h/DSC04181%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC04181" border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bqL2HwEygxE/UwHDZVpMIrI/AAAAAAAAFFA/IhFJfgEExW0/DSC04181_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="244" style="border-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline;" title="DSC04181" width="305" /></a> <br />
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Following in the footsteps of my friend Carol, I rented the same apartment she had discovered several months earlier, just off the Campo Dei Fiore in Rome. As I worked my way around the area and found many restaurants, workshops and stores, Carol and I kept up an email conversation about our various impressions of the neighborhood and all it had to offer. While strolling down Via di Monserrato, I walked past Ristorante Pierluigi several times, but it was closed. When I finally managed a lunch there, I emailed Carol and asked if she had tried it. She had and on that day saw Secretary of State, John Kerry dining there. That should tell you something about this restaurant; reputable, impeccable, and expensive. Had I known, I may have stopped in without an armful of groceries. </div>
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When I looked at the menu, the prices seemed higher than those of other restaurants in the area. Two options came to mind; walk away or stay and see how good the food was. It very likely could be that the restaurant would not have stayed in business, if the food did not warrant the prices. My experiment in probability was a success. Pierluigi serves food that is worth the prices it charges.</div>
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I've eaten more than my share of fried zucchini flowers in Italy, but most of them were from Tuscany or Emilia Romagna and were not filled, unlike the version from Lazio. Since they were being sold by the piece I decided one wouldn't spoil my appetite. Because it was stuffed with mozzarella and anchovy, it was not as light as others, but it did pack in quite a bit of flavor for such a small antipasto.</div>
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The menu included quite a few selections of fish carpaccio, something I've come to enjoy while traveling in Italy. While swordfish is a favorite, this time my selection was of a fish I had not seen prepared like this before, yellow fin tuna. Delicious, its only flaw was that the serving seemed much too large for one person. The combination of the very fresh fish and the grassy house olive oil was outstanding.</div>
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The pasta course was a tonnarelli with a saffron cream sauce laced with squash flowers. Having forgotten about the saffron, the unusual taste was difficult to identify. It was very nice, but I couldn't put my finger on it. After talking with waiter, it occurred to me that I have been overusing saffron in my own cooking and have not experienced how lovely its flavor could taste. I'll be using it with a lighter hand from now on.</div>
Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-83749909521970637212013-10-23T20:34:00.000-07:002014-01-25T21:26:38.825-08:00Ristorante Campo Dei Fiore<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xjZCQf9TPcU/UuSC9rbqfhI/AAAAAAAAEtI/SCS_5kZV8p0/s1600-h/DSC04802%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04802" border="0" alt="DSC04802" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uG4kyclBiQ4/UuSC-THRK1I/AAAAAAAAEtQ/8u74PCg2hjI/DSC04802_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="407"></a> <p align="justify">While La Carbonara is the grande dame of restaurants in Campo Dei Fiori, there's a new girl in town and she's right next door. At Ristorante Campo Dei Fiore, you can get a front row seat to the street theater playing itself out on the campo while you dine. As the hostess shoos away the panhandler from the front of the restaurant, the accordion player makes his way through the restaurant across the street. Then the guitar player accompanies himself with percussion on his amplified instrument, when his wife is not tapping her tambourine. The menu here lists much better food than one could find at a dinner theater in Florida. <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lWmW-YIwoQs/UuSC_MZMWuI/AAAAAAAAEtY/DdT-fA2Nya8/s1600-h/DSC04817%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04817" border="0" alt="DSC04817" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y4-SqQo_6Ag/UuSC_shs5OI/AAAAAAAAEtg/IhRre4nqtWI/DSC04817_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcI4ag9LdzE7EBmnpW1oWJWQgv67kYAKEDfXsuYfizXtLPsKunPzC59sQlOp3T4tBD06MUdrFrgKOLKOZ4COaQRKtNjgU6zkcM9XLZbQZ2iCS4qnxXju_KAjXIkBodXDgeB4z7OgNrcIY/s1600-h/DSC04820%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04820" border="0" alt="DSC04820" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BrrBytnTP9E/UuSDBEoeg5I/AAAAAAAAEtw/lKjzadMCEyc/DSC04820_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">It is delightful to report that there are more than two salads on the menu and that they are inventive. By well established Italian standards, that means they are composed of more than lettuce or chicory, or lettuce and shredded carrots. <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i7TcegN8GGA/UuSDHYG1yHI/AAAAAAAAEt4/4Gz9bgT-_0Y/s1600-h/DSC04818%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04818" border="0" alt="DSC04818" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AG2TcgeKctc/UuSDIIAp-0I/AAAAAAAAEuA/zHyxbFEESHk/DSC04818_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="391"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Their version of Caesar salad, unlike those in many European countries does not include prosciutto, bacon or even ham, but does actually contain anchovies. I've been threatening to write a comparison study on the Caesar salads of Europe, as a joke, since no two are alike and all are Caesar in name only. This one contained a reasonable facsimile of a classic Caesar dressing, along with Romaine leaves, croutons and Parmigiano cheese. It ranks as the best we have tried in Europe. <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n0yxx5nl-HY/UuSDI2KyfPI/AAAAAAAAEuI/5Js2773jwXI/s1600-h/DSC04819%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04819" border="0" alt="DSC04819" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jQh0WqKd3I4/UuSDJcKRE6I/AAAAAAAAEuQ/h4cwkMlHEEI/DSC04819_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_zjPy5PlKj4/UuSDKCKStcI/AAAAAAAAEuY/gUE_roEwYaE/s1600-h/DSC04821%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04821" border="0" alt="DSC04821" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AjEFHAJLfLk/UuSDLM5sRHI/AAAAAAAAEuc/rfc2g0tXv1g/DSC04821_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <p align="justify">Another successful combination of ingredients made up the Spagna salad, composed of arugula, raw mushrooms, walnuts and shaved Parmigiano. As is typical for most salads in Italy, the dressing was a do it yourself affair with the ingredients of olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper already on the table. I used the balsamic that was provided, but believe red wine vinegar might have made it taste even better. <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3LCvgN7yb_s/UuSDLwvMaoI/AAAAAAAAEuo/gYB9zlyeU1c/s1600-h/DSC04803%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04803" border="0" alt="DSC04803" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ak6AsAzsZgE/UuSDMRG0GsI/AAAAAAAAEuw/r205zGXg_VI/DSC04803_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v708aCVnMlI/UuSDNQ7Hc4I/AAAAAAAAEu4/L9RYEC9fn4M/s1600-h/DSC04815%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04815" border="0" alt="DSC04815" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xRXHxF8kWMo/UuSDNykU2ZI/AAAAAAAAEu8/w6Vc4IpwwxE/DSC04815_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Since we were trying to avoid pasta during this meal, my partner in crime ordered meatballs, polpette. They arrived at the table looking more like falafel than meatballs, but once he got through the overly fried exterior, they were just what he had expected, succulent and flavorful. <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gMH1VR8IDrY/UuSDOg77SYI/AAAAAAAAEvI/ZNaqV9ON7QA/s1600-h/DSC04816%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04816" border="0" alt="DSC04816" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xXScE6TmCro/UuSDPcCBj4I/AAAAAAAAEvQ/DEy9RiP5mAA/DSC04816_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="628" height="490"></a></p> <p align="justify">Moscardini fritti were the most playful items on the table; I found myself enabling them to dance across the plate to the chagrin of my dining companion. The English translation on the menu described them as cuttlefish, however they were actually octopus, baby octopus; could they have meant "cuddle" fish? They were rather precious looking.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AwG_G99r32M/UuSDQGYM-hI/AAAAAAAAEvY/1toHwpx4yek/s1600-h/DSC04812%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04812" border="0" alt="DSC04812" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6vWjLM--uzw/UuSDQrg0uHI/AAAAAAAAEvg/FB67SDtm4Lo/DSC04812_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3M9W5mdbsHs/UuSDRehGUTI/AAAAAAAAEvo/uBFoPMc2r6E/s1600-h/DSC04811%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04811" border="0" alt="DSC04811" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakSJiEqrEllDTk6wkpm_OJ-HTv1M1V0G6i5jnfkIGXkcw50foWkz9YVpSzBdt24vk7kPAdB2eMT7fNjONMtj5y9eY5eZJxgRVBUQdm6WQpsGRCJX-zMcp-XR14mcFaumoxsIH82oCgTU/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p>Once I finished playing with my food, I noticed that they tasted like calamari, with the same texture. Since I had been looking for fried calamari, this turned out to be a very good choice with an added bonus, their entertainment factor. <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uJ8QNhrCTCh6yYoKXXVK9GF7Qk-x_DAafllofDDs1oEkYa7wvgQpnHFg8r2cP9T-8m4hTO7YPl3tTw1zMJ3HamcTYiIVDM5UadVOy4YA15ll065byN6xyrYbWsVWkwRGwkXej2AanWs/s1600-h/DSC04806%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04806" border="0" alt="DSC04806" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pMj_xzt_3iE/UuSDTU3fs8I/AAAAAAAAEwA/9CicbWVgaKo/DSC04806_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="505" height="388"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Halfway through the meal, we decided we needed some bread, so we ordered a piadina or flatbread, with rosemary and a splash of olive oil. It was extraordinary and we were really happy that we tried it. The bread was on par with the best pizza bianca we have eaten. It was chewy, moist inside with a crisp exterior. The piadina had a wonderful fragrance as well as taste. Because of the dough formulation, it was more dense than pizza bianca. <p align="justify"> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="277"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Campo Dei Fiore at Via del Pellegrino</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Rome, Lazio Italy</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>No Website Found</p> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738582334660210318.post-75176401635514500992013-10-23T06:46:00.000-07:002014-04-19T07:08:51.327-07:00Enoteca Corsi<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7n5YynJoByg/U1KDLcjJ_QI/AAAAAAAAFiE/xHmUD_JK_Pc/s1600-h/DSC04480%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04480" border="0" alt="DSC04480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I5DMvz7eGz8/U1KDMD3p9RI/AAAAAAAAFiM/KqXXMqLkPi8/DSC04480_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="236" height="302"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PQ9RRPFxA8o/U1KDMx9RmAI/AAAAAAAAFiU/1Y6yCQzwMLA/s1600-h/DSC04496%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04496" border="0" alt="DSC04496" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lL87D8piizM/U1KDNrzal2I/AAAAAAAAFic/8ZdCgWU4rVw/DSC04496_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="302"></a> <p align="justify">Located up a side street off of Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Rome, Enoteca Corsi is very easy to find on Via Del Gesu, just across the street from Chiesa Del Gesu. As you walk up the street and it narrows and darkens from the shade from the surrounding buildings, don't lose heart. The enoteca is just up the street to the left at number 87-88. <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KkXsbPOEcF4/U1KDOajYeZI/AAAAAAAAFik/9JLlck4zjlU/s1600-h/DSC04484%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04484" border="0" alt="DSC04484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p8VlWlYWj0w/U1KDPHDjsBI/AAAAAAAAFis/i3NycWSjXEo/DSC04484_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7acbaMoVJD4/U1KDQA1CTMI/AAAAAAAAFi0/KGE2uLalplE/s1600-h/DSC04483%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04483" border="0" alt="DSC04483" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-58QJJ0sCCeE/U1KDQ2HIREI/AAAAAAAAFi8/inOOkU5Cji8/DSC04483_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">Number 87 is the enoteca with its dark wood paneling and matching bar. Bottles of regional wines and grappa make their way to the ceiling surrounding a smattering of wooden tables. Take in the atmosphere and enjoy it. Enoteca Corsi is from another era and you will likely not see more places like this in the future as modernization sweeps the many trattorie and osterie in this city. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XhCEk0aTbCA/U1KDR9Yl26I/AAAAAAAAFjE/MtrPLcsYX1g/s1600-h/DSC04481%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04481" border="0" alt="DSC04481" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ioU32IW_1y4/U1KDSkeQpPI/AAAAAAAAFjM/20Wh8eKj9Tk/DSC04481_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJR9D-uF8UtvKPBw2OMGD7QPj584nvbYhUtURAShTX8rhnohU6XRtFBKzo1we6JNMNuPTJJAvaCeYGhHWj9_7xew2jPw5ErWEOFInM9L-6CmoAMYY5r2P__TJCeviSgGofsrGtH-mBGM/s1600-h/DSC04485%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04485" border="0" alt="DSC04485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtP-Nb9HN8Vfcg6c9mX62PUlPBdaDcoPGWkfgbFMDKHHKLZRChPO1zIFXrdqh1b5inhhSuvNrhGbau9N5fHGe2tyL8YTI1kTdTusjPXxUbJFO7Nxadvb9G-qjKivgoC6LwVXTBEtMHko/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a> </p> <p align="justify">When we walked in, we saw local workmen at the bar, ordering carafes of wine filled from the spigots behind the bar. Old world charm revealed itself in small ways, like the tiled floor is a small side room. Most of the other diners lingered over their meals and were speaking Italian. With the exception of ourselves, the only other person speaking English was our hostess. Her family owns the enoteca, and her husband was proud to point himself out in one of the photos, after I showed them the David Downey book Food and Wine Rome, one of his new terroir books. They were tickled to see the book, because they had only seen an article, perhaps a tear sheet, from the author. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ynY9YsnEBbM/U1KDVYg2GQI/AAAAAAAAFjk/IbuflGOTHvQ/s1600-h/DSC04494%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04494" border="0" alt="DSC04494" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zO-AuGCk6BU/U1KDWA13sHI/AAAAAAAAFjs/-zdtam0yEaQ/DSC04494_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="509" height="391"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ob_0Stx-LLY/U1KDXBfNApI/AAAAAAAAFj0/yJd_bo3gyZw/s1600-h/DSC04491%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04491" border="0" alt="DSC04491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07tPGjKdQmAYBHjtBgLJQOr6RYivvoPCoZoffJwzRCChrJW2C3yG5X5QRPB5Ymh_XxGxqnCCBoSj7LjsWe_L1O8euoVMqVEUhbIHQSUVfRCtQB4VqxDowfrM5HYazzrYVJNtCe-MlKgY/?imgmax=800" width="509" height="395"></a> <p align="justify">We told them that we had come for the Carbonara, which was not on the daily menu. They were happy to make it up for us and even offered us a choice of pasta; we ordered both. The menu was very modest in price with pasta costing 9 euro instead of the usual 10 - 12. It included meat and fish as well as antipasti. As it turned out our special order cost 12 euro per plate, but we were very pleased to be accommodated and were happy to pay that. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l-bva92CNuU/U1KDYzFPEtI/AAAAAAAAFkE/wMMjFt7yqCs/s1600-h/DSC04489%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04489" border="0" alt="DSC04489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMePD4ULyGWQwtNlgrkcdcORn0kz9lxDePLB6aKvpqlNTP0hWXXg-oRbHH_aFlTI2qTIK5-xU0yAq6AdEyulUXkzIuk9MBZr_WsH937-wmcCVtPN7sntJD3UKluhETQ26RzyXXElgs8I/?imgmax=800" width="163" height="212"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoERv11BKtGw_Huu9g53vXQNksyJxnjNvGNeySKIZB5attTRy3nKTsrldamqFu0RgSFOzt24p3KB4Elb2H6-Ws6ZwiYdnD0DYOTVW083V7WmMeXxv8eGUZNP3AtofhC4Lt2BgQ3u9fmns/s1600-h/DSC04488%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04488" border="0" alt="DSC04488" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DlvVrya6Wi8/U1KDa8DywRI/AAAAAAAAFkc/1lOauV9T8Fs/DSC04488_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="212"></a> <p>We tried the local Frascati and found it refreshing. The bread that appears on every table in Italy was excellent, rustic Italian bread and came with a condiment of fruity olive oil. <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Asxz5CcsmE/U1KDbXQoN_I/AAAAAAAAFkk/Y_SSt1YmyLw/s1600-h/DSC04497%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC04497" border="0" alt="DSC04497" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gKU8vZrE6yw/U1KDcTpWjZI/AAAAAAAAFks/CNvSliqHkzo/DSC04497_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="465"></a> <p align="justify">What about number 88? I walked outside and discovered a very large room filled with more tables. It can easily be imagined completely full, but since we walked in within 20 minutes of closing, it only had the family and their friends sitting around one of the tables chatting. I'll bet this restaurant is lively during lunch hour. After looking through their website, it seems they also offer accommodations across the street from the osteria. It's a great central location.</p> <p><a href="http://www.enotecacorsi.com/" target="_blank">Enoteca Corsi Website</a> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="275"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">Via del Gesù, 87/88</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">00186 Rome Italy </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275">+39 06 679 0821</td></tr></tbody></table> Justafoodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018006651697725479noreply@blogger.com0