the chef and i currently live in california wine country. in a few short weeks we'll be moving back east. in the meantime, we plan on eating and drinking our way through the country side. soaking up all the fermented grape juice and goring on fresh produce for as long as we can. this has been a constant in our relationship and i feel a little trashy.
you see, the chef is a professional gourmet, i am just obsessed. or as I recently determined on Wikipedia, a "foodie". I now shake my head in disapproval. I have always shied away from the term. somehow associating it with the whore at the rock show who rolls up on the band just hopping to get a piece. a groupie, who can't play an instrument but loves to going to the show.
food might as well be the sexy lead singer and wine, the shirt less drummer because i throw myself at them each and every time i get the chance. no reserve, just smutty abandon. its out of control. i want to know the details - the how, the who, the what and why. and like any good groupie, i don't stop until i get what i want. so from time to time, i'll write about my lecherous escapades and late night romps with the dynamic duo. below are just a few of the quick trysts i've had throughout the sf bay area...
Delfina (sf - mission):
it was recently voted best italian in SF by the 7x7 Readers Poll and i absolutely agree. excellently prepared italian food with a knowledgeable staff. simple menu - perfect portions - what i want when i ask for pasta. it's not covered in thick sauce and overdone. they make it look easy although it is clearly not. for a more romantic seating, try the outside patio.
Maverick (sf - mission):
this is one of those neighborhood spots you hope people don't find out about. the word is already out on their brunch, so i suggest going on a monday - when bottles of wine are half off. it's small and intimate with a home style menu and quality preparation. The service was fantastic. The wine director/co-owner, poured most of our glasses and had excellent suggestions. the Rieslings he pours are stellar.
Bar Tartine (sf - mission):
i just adore it. the food is interesting but not overly complicated. it had the best sweetbreads ever. super considerate staff. nice cheese selection and a gnocchi that is so scrumptious it's hard to select anything else off the menu. however because the food is that good - i always force myself to try something new and in the end i'm never disappointed.
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