Dinner in San Francisco @ Kokkari

JEK

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #1

We had a great farewell dinner with daughter and son-in-law at Kokkari in Jackson Square.

We each had lamb a different way after starters of braised baby octopus, fresh anchovies and deep fried lava bean pods!


Souvla Tis Emeras - today’s rotisserie - leg of lamb caveman style!

Kokinisto me Manestra- aromatic braised lamb shank with orzo & myzithra

Arnisia Paidakia - grilled lamb chops with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette & Kokkari potatoes

Arnisio Souvlaki - spiced lamb skewer grilled with onion, bay leaf & tomatoes with tzatziki & potatoes



http://www.kokkari.com/home/


Next stop LA!

 

andynap

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #2

Driving to LA? Beautiful drive.

 

JEK

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #3

Not enough time this trip. Need to be there for dinner at 6:00PM.

 

MIke R

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #4

I loved that drive...stops in Monterrey and Carmel

 

JEK

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #5

We've made it many times. Love Carmel.

 

andynap

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #6

And Santa Barbara

 

MIke R

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #7

and Big Sur

 

amyb

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #8

I am having flashbacks-Nepentha in Big Sur and dining at Ventana and The Post Ranch Inn-what wonderful and spectacular destinations. Post Ranch Inn is probably my favorite spot on the mainland.

Nothing wrong with Carmel, and Santa Barbara and Monterrey either.

 

andynap

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #9

We stayed at Ventana for 1 week- loved feeding the fawns- the restaurant was outstanding-

 

KevinS

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #10

I loved the restaurant at Ventana, for both the food and the view.

 

amyb

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #11

Andy, our stay at Ventana was great. Opened the door in the morning to find I had my very own meadow with wildflowers and fawns. A wood burning fireplace already laid-all we had to do was apply a flame.. And the most divine bed linens and comforters. I think it's time for us to plan a new western adventure.

 

andynap

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #12

Amy- we had the mountain view and the outside deck was as long as the entire suite- I remember the firewood outside the door. Going from the room to the restaurant was an adventure- thru the trees, along the stream and over a little bridge. After the first night at the restaurant it was so good I canceled all the reservations I had to eat dinner in Carmel.

 

Dennis

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #13

JEK said:

Need to be there for dinner at 6:00PM.

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Taking Mod-1?

 

JEK

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• Jun 3, 2011

• #14

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