Thursday, September 3, 2009
Crown and Crumpet
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Meatballs at Bar Bambino

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Originally uploaded by ultraclay!
I have to say, Bar Bambino is my new favorite place in San Francisco. I am still dreaming of the meatballs. They were perfect. I went to dinner with a girlfriend on Friday night and tried to make the meatballs myself on Saturday. I wanted more! My meatballs were awful in comparison. Everything about Bar Bambino was delicious and well done.
Salumi bar at Bar Bambino

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Originally uploaded by ultraclay!
Bar Bambino had the most wonderful salumi bar and the little appetizer bites like fresh tomato bruschetta were incredible. I had the most diverse plate of olives as well. This place was oh so good!
Bar Bambino, San Francisco

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Originally uploaded by Italy in SF
The leather tether that wrapped around the napkin was a great little detail at Bar Bambino, a place in the heart of the mission district of San Francisco. And the leather covered menu was a nice touch as well. It added to the rustic quality of the food served. The interior of the tiny restaurant was anything but rustic, it was simple and chic.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Chicken Sandwich Bento

Chicken Sandwich Bento
Originally uploaded by Jason + Amanda - allergyfriendlypastries.com
I read somewhere that decorating kid bento boxes has become the all the rave in Japan, to a point of competition of whose bento is the best. It appears that the trend has hit our country as well. Any child would be excited (and adults too- at least a few I know) to open the lunch box to see this creative and seemingly easy to do, lunch. Move over sloppy joe, you've been out done!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Fresh Organic Produce from the Ferry Building farmers market

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Originally uploaded by A for Effort
The organic tomatoes pictured were beautiful. The market is also host to incredible local cheeses like peppercorn goat cheese, fresh and smoked seafood, all types of serious produce and the smell of lavender was everywhere. The inside of the Ferry Building is something to visit. There are a myriad of restaurants like the famed Slanted Door but my favorite is Mistral for a hearty French lunch. You can spend all afternoon in the specialty shops that sell wine, mushrooms, chocolates, fresh meats and cheeses, caviar, and all types of sweets. The shops are open everyday but the farmers market is Tuesday and Saturdays only. It is a foodie paradise.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Inspiration for Color
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Masala Dosa

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Originally uploaded by Bonnibelle78
One of the many dosas on the menu. The dosa come in different shapes and stuffed with different ingredients. This one has cabbage, pea and carrots. The sauces are sambar, coconut and tomato chutney.
Chandelier at Dosa Restaurant

Chandelier - Dosa restaurant Fillimore San Francisco
Originally uploaded by ShashiBellamkonda
The romantic chandelier at Dosa on Fillmore, a top 100 restaurant in San Francisco.
Dosa on Fillmore

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Originally uploaded by Premshree Pillai
A few of the lovely things they have at Dosa.
Dosa on a Tuesday

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Originally uploaded by lcrisan
We went to dinner last night at Dosa on Fillmore. It is South Indian cuisine, which is something I am not schooled in. The restaurant was beautiful and contemporary with sleek dark wood, a communal table and many tea candles. All the lighting and wall fixtures were gorgoeus. The first thing I saw was a chandelier that looked like a lit up feathery animal or sea anemone. It was very romantic and a wonderful place for a date. And yes we date, even though Cain and I are married. I would go back for the libations alone. I ordered the bowler, which had pisco, mango and lime. It tickled my tongue, literally.
If you've never had a dosa before, it is the Indian version of a crepe that you dab with special sauces. Mine was filled with peas and home made farm cheese. It was delicious. We also had chile rubbed prawns and chicken korma with coconut aromatic rice. My senses were alive after the meal. I will go back with anyone that wants to go because It was unbelievably tasty. The restaurant is also a green establishment from the ground up to the food on the table. One more reason to go back, as if you need one.