It’s all Greek to me! Kokkari Estiatorio
Kokkari? More like Crack-kari, because they’ve got to be sprinkling it on the food it’s so good. It’s no wonder this high-end Greek restaurant, which is a destination in itself on an obscure corner in…
It was hot!…the Paella not the Date Night
I was never really into the Groupons, Googley offers, Living anti-social deals, and Pop Sugar’s of the world. In fact, I feel like 99.99% of them are only good for two things: helping me feel…
The Perfect Roasted Leg of Lamb
I’ve been a fan of lamb (can someone pah-leez hashtag that and make it a thing?) since as long as I can remember. It wasn’t until college that I got to explore the culturally evolving…
Tzatziki Sauce | Cucumber Mint Yogurt Sauce
There are so many ways to use a good yogurt dip or “Tzatziki Sauce.” It’s great on potato latkes, can be served alongside some roasted Chinook salmon, or be a dip for a roasted leg…
Potato Pancakes w/Smoked Trout & Horseradish Crème Fraiche
We had a fantastic meal at Baker & Banker for our four-year anniversary and the one dish I can’t seem to shake is the gourmet potato pancakes (or “latkes”) with smoked trout, beets, and horseradish…
Sunny San Francisco Sundays
One of my favorite things to do on a sunny Sunday afternoon is to relax to the sounds of San Francisco. I find that perfect spot on our couch nestled in the bay window at…
When Too Much…is Just Enough
When it comes to hosting a dinner party, I come from my mother’s “more is more” school of entertaining. I feel like true generosity is giving people the option of feeling stuffed and sick to…
Farmers, Fishers, Bakers…Oh My!
When it comes to picking a restaurant for dinner, I tend prefer a place I’ve never been before. On occasion I’ll repeat a meal at a restaurant if the food and service was out of…