POTD: Photo of the Day

Duck with berry compote, wild rice and greens (very good)
Opal Restaurant

Santa Barbara, CA

(09.14.2008)

POTD: Photo of the Day

Strawberry Shortcake

Soluna Cafe & Lounge

San Francisco, CA

(05.31.2008)

POTD: Photo of the Day

Blackened fresh halibut topped with a fresh avocado shrimp salsa on a pool of lemon white wine cream sauce. Served with risotto and vegetables

Il Postale

Sunnyvale, CA

(05.03.2009)

POTD: Photo of the Day

wild duck and foie gras

pate en croute

sweet and sour shallots

Bistrot d'a Cote Flaubert

Paris, France

(03.26.2009)

POTD: Photo of the Day

delicious bourbon bread pudding

Ruth Chris' Steakhouse

San Franisco, CA

Dine About San Francisco Prix Fixe Menu

(01.22.2009)

Tasting Menu Teaser: James Randall Restaurant, Los Gatos, CA

attributed to the James Randall Restaurant website

June Wine Pairing Dinner
Tuesday June 30, 7pm

"We had to postpone our original plan for June with Her-Vineness Laura Ness and her in-depth dialogue about the Santa Cruz Mtns wines. We will have Laura over for dinner in August which will work out just fine since alot of SCM wineries will be releasing a new vintage in August.

We are planning another "Global Tour" wine pairing dinner for you.We decided to feature some of our new wines that have been introduced to you on our blog."

First Course
2007 Lois Gruner Veltliner, Austria
Risotto Cakes with Fresh PeasSeasonal Seafood

Second Course
2008 Belasco de Baqudano Rosa, Argentina
Green Bean and Salami Saladwith Yellow Squash and Almonds

Third Course
2004 Dom. Assmannshausen Spatburgunder Spatlese Troken, Assmannhauser Hollenberg
Chicken RouladeWith Dijon Pan Sauce

Fourth Course
2007 Dom. Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier, Australia
Pan Seared NY & Foie Graswith Potato Chive Pancakes

Dessert
2007 Essensia Orange Muscat
Peach Shortcakewith Orange Curd Cream

We offer a food and wine pairing dinner at 7pm on the last Tuesday of every month. $85pp, includes 5-6 courses and features wines from regions all over the world

POTD: Photo of the Day

Miss Lorien's amazing Cinnamon Buns
Theme: Breakfast

Gatherings @ the Azure Tower

Campbell, CA

(04.27.2009)

POTD: Photo of the Day

Les 6 huitres de Normandie

The best fresh oysters on the half-shell that I have ever had

Chez Francis

Paris, France

(03.25.2009)

Martini House (St. Helena, CA) - One Michelin Star: Mushroom Tasting Menu

This post that is just focused on the four course, mushroom tasting menu by Chef Todd Humphries following the post on the Martini House.

*****
Saturday
11.08.2008

Four Course Chef's Mushroom Tasting Menu
Martini House
St. Helena, CA

mushroom tasting menu

“Pleurotus eryngii”

King Trumpet Mushroom Salad and Fried Chips

Shaved Celery, Radish and Ricotta SalataMeyer Lemon Dressing

“Sparassis crispa”
Ginger Braised Cauliflower Mushroom
Sake Mirin Broth, Scallions, and Daikon Sprouts
Butternut Squash Won Tons “Grifola frondosa”
Pan Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom
Barley Risotto with Roasted Root Vegetables and Parmesan Sauce
“Lactarius rubidus”
Candy Cap Bread Pudding
Currants and Golden Raisins Maple Sugar Anglaise