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Contemporary French Bistro & Natural Wine Bar – Mijoté, San Francisco

Contemporary French Bistro & Natural Wine Bar – Mijoté, San Francisco

AdrienneAugust 5, 2022August 28, 2022

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Daniel Burns, Guest Chef Dinner – Turntable at Lord Stanley, San Francisco

Daniel Burns, Guest Chef Dinner – Turntable at Lord Stanley, San Francisco

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Turntable at Lord Stanley hosts a rotating series of guest chefs each month, and it’s beenContinue reading

Revisiting Californios at their new SoMa location in San Francisco

Revisiting Californios at their new SoMa location in San Francisco

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As I prep for yet another upcoming apartment move (I have somehow never renewed a leaseContinue reading

Indulging in Lunch and Dinner at Bell’s, a Californian French Bistro – Los Alamos, CA

Indulging in Lunch and Dinner at Bell’s, a Californian French Bistro – Los Alamos, CA

AdrienneMay 29, 2022August 28, 2022

I keep intending to blog more often, especially as I am dining out more again, butContinue reading

Elevated, Accessible Takeout – Anomaly, San Francisco

Elevated, Accessible Takeout – Anomaly, San Francisco

AdrienneJune 15, 2020August 28, 2022

In a city where dining costs quite a bit, it is almost unheard of to getContinue reading

Seamless French Italian Cuisine at Quince Restaurant – San Francisco

Seamless French Italian Cuisine at Quince Restaurant – San Francisco

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Among the many three Michelin starred restaurants the Bay Area is lucky to have, Quince RestaurantContinue reading

Elevated Mexican Cuisine at Californios SF

Elevated Mexican Cuisine at Californios SF

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I’m still kicking myself for not going to Californios right when it opened and the tastingContinue reading

Creative Familiarity at Anomaly SF Pop-Up

Creative Familiarity at Anomaly SF Pop-Up

AdrienneDecember 16, 2018August 28, 2022

Anomaly’s seasonal, modern California menu and communal dining style will likely draw comparisons to Lazy Bear back in the day. I thought that Chef Mike Lanham’s style was more refined right off the bat.

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Dialogue Discouraged at Dialogue Restaurant – Los Angeles

Dialogue Discouraged at Dialogue Restaurant – Los Angeles

AdrienneNovember 18, 2018August 28, 2022

Part of the fun in a multi-course tasting menu is the interaction with the staff andContinue reading

A Midweek Escape at Singlethread Farm – Healdsburg, CA

A Midweek Escape at Singlethread Farm – Healdsburg, CA

AdrienneApril 24, 2018August 28, 2022

What’s a perk of having two weddings? Two anniversaries! Since our two weddings were a monthContinue reading

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Scallion pancake salted egg caviar bites. Featuri Scallion pancake salted egg caviar bites.

Featuring caviar gifted by Astrea Caviar.

1. Scallion Fritters
Makes: ~20 small fritters, about 2 inches each

Ingredients
* 4 large scallions, finely sliced
* ½ cup all-purpose flour
* ¼ cup cornstarch
* ½ tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp kosher salt
* ¼ tsp white pepper
* ½ cup ice-cold water
* 1 large egg
* 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
* Neutral oil, for pan-frying

Method
1. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and white pepper.
2. Whisk in the cold water, egg and sesame oil. Don’t overmix.
3. Fold in the scallions.
4. Heat about ⅛ inch of neutral oil in a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Drop about 1 tbsp batter per fritter
6. Fry for about 1½ to 2 minutes per side, until deeply golden and crispy around the edges.
7. Transfer to a rack so the bottoms stay crisp.

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2. Salted Egg Yolk Cream
Makes: ~¾ cup

Ingredients
* 2 large salted egg yolks, already cooked
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* ¼ cup heavy cream
* 1 tbsp crème fraiche 
* ¼ tsp sugar
* Pinch white pepper

Method
1. Mash salted yolks finely with a fork.
2. Melt butter over low heat.
3. Add mashed yolks and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
4. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream.
5. Add crème fraiche, sugar, white pepper.
6. Add to blender and blend until silky smooth.
7. Chill until thick enough to dollop.

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3. Assemble caviar bites

Crispy scallion fritter
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Dollop of salted egg yolk cream
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Spoon of caviar
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Microplane cured egg yolk

#scallionpancake #caviar #blinis #caviarrecipe #saltedegg
Obviously I pressed it. 🧖🏻‍♀️ Every work week sho Obviously I pressed it. 🧖🏻‍♀️

Every work week should come with a mid-week spa reset.

📍The Spa at the Lodge in Sonoma [hosted]

#sonomavalley #spadays #spawelllife #resortliving
A rare public opportunity to try world championshi A rare public opportunity to try world championship level coffee in San Francisco 👀

2022 US Barista Champion @morgandrinkscoffee presented their 2026 Championship routine @thewildfoxsf.

I still can’t get over how the milk drink tasted like watermelon jolly rancher with just milk and espresso 🤯

📍The Wild Fox, San Francisco [hosted]

#baristachampionship #worldbaristachampionship #sfcoffee #coffeeislife #willwanderforfood
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First time going clubbing at 4am.
First beach vacation this year.
Not my first time getting 20+ bug bites.

So hot and so much fun! Hope to be back when it’s a little cooler.
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