It seems like with every visit to SF, I go big and then I go home. I know some heavy hitting foodies in SF, so eating well is always a big part of my visits. The Pouter is always my go to girl for any of the big meals in SF. We were inspired to…
Tag: fine dining
Orsa & Winston
I was a bit puzzled walking into Orsa & Winston. I had heard its Japanese-Italian, which seems like 2 completely disparate cuisines. I couldn’t imagine how they could merry harmoniously on a plate, let alone in my mouth, but the food this night certainly went far beyond my expectations. There were definitely elements of Asian…
OLA
To celebrate the end of her single days and the beginning of a wonderful married life, Bruin Bear and I planned a kick ass trip to Miami for our dearest friend Care Bear. Miami was Care Bear’s choice, but the food picks were pretty much all mine. No surprise there right? It was a challenge…
Eleven Madison Park
When I dreamed of the moment I would get to have my way with NYC, I always saw Per Se as the juicy succulent main course, and all other dining adventures as just appetizers to whet my appetite. I didn’t give much thought to what else could be on the menu. The Pouter, being the…
Per Se
Dining at The French Laundry has always been a dream of mine. I know that sounds so cheesy and melodramatic, but these are the fantasies of food people. Unfortunately, reservations are DAMN hard to nab. So even though I live a heck of a lot closer to The French Laundry, I had to trek…
Next: Kyoto
Our last trip to Chicago was really highlighted by some of the most delicious food I’ve eaten in a long time. This trip back was no exception. Alinea was probably the stand out restaurant last time for its sheer creativity. It’s sister restaurant, Next, managed to wow us again. Now if you haven’t heard, both…
Commonwealth
Ok, moving on to some SF eatings. I met up with some good friends to get my SF grubbin’ on, now that Triple F and Running Man are out of the eating game with twins girls. The Pouter was kind enough to make reservations and pick me up for our dinner at Commonwealth. Now, I…
Crush
Dumpling Man can be the nicest sweetest dumpling man. Instead of a present for my birthday this year, he treated me to multiple delicious meals. I celebrated the beginning of a new decade by stuffing my face one morsel at a time. Our Seattle trip goals were 2 fold, celebrate my birthday and eat delicious…
Alinea
Alinea is a place that, to most food aficionados, needs no introduction. As of the 2012 Chicago Micheline Guide, it is the ONLY restaurant to garner 3 stars. As of today, its number 7 on San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant List, only trumped by places like Noma and Per Se. It is known for its modern twist on classic…
Blackbird
Chicago turned out to be one of the best gastrotourism trips I’ve ever had. Granted it was actually supposed to be an educational trip because of the conference Dumpling Man was attending, I made it my mission to make sure we ate only the very best for our sorta of mini vacation. I did my…
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