kristi0119
Reged: 07/09/06
Posts: 31
Loc: MD
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GayleR,
My sister lived in SFO for 3 years and her fiance is an amazing chef (he actually won best young chef in the US for 2006 and went on to compete internationally). SFO has the BEST restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of patronizing! A few more suggestions...Fifth Floor and Postrio are both great restaurants. We had a blind dual preparation tasing menu at Fifth Floor that was spectacular! Rubicon, which is in the Financial District, is where my future brother-in-law worked and the food is amazing. If you really want to go crazy and I highly recommend doing it...take a 45 min ~ 1 hr ride into Napa and go the The French Laundry. Thomas Keller has a famous restaurant in Yountville which is in Napa Valley and it is the best food I've ever had (and the most expensive!) They only take reservations 2 months in advance and you have to call exactly on the day 2 months ahead...not a day before or a day late. The phone was busy all morning and when I finally got through they only had lunch time available. We had an eleven course tasting menu with wine pairings and it was like nothing I've ever experienced!!! If you have an opportunity...that The French Laundry is a must do!!! Have a great trip! SFO is a wonderful city!
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GayleR
Reged: 11/18/02
Posts: 1200
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Yes, we did go to Gary Danko and it was one of the finest meals we have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The food was superb and the service surpassed just about everything we have experienced, save for Alain Ducasse in Paris.
We each created our own "tasting menus" and included the wine pairings, which were exquisite.
My menu included:
-Glazed Oysters with Osetra Caviar, Zucchini Pearls and Lettuce Cream
-Sweet White Corn Soup with Corn Truffle Ravioli and Summer Truffles
-Herb Crusted Yellowfin Tuna with Roasted Tomatoes, Mustard Spaetzle and Anchovy-Garlic Essence
-Farmhouse and Artisanal Cheeses
Michael enjoyed:
-Seared Ahi Tuna with Avocado, Nori, Enoki Mushrooms and Lemon Soy Dressing
-Sweet White Corn Soup with Corn Truffle Ravioli and Summer Truffles
-Beef Tenderloin with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Potato Gratin, Cipollini Onions and Basil Butter
-Baked Chocolate Soufflé with Two Sauces
Then of course they brought a lovely plate of petit fours as well as a chocolate tower dessert, compliments of the house with an anniversary message written on the plate.
We had a most memorable anniversary dinner. I highly recommend this resto.
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Dennis
Reged: 04/05/04
Posts: 3122
Loc: Chicago
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Gary Danko was one of my top meals as well. I loved how it was a "fun" atmosphere for high brow dining. Not all hushed and serious. Their cheese cart was lights out!
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