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Revisiting Californios at their new SoMa location in San Francisco

Revisiting Californios at their new SoMa location in San Francisco

AdrienneJune 26, 2022August 28, 2022

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

Korean Charcoal BBQ from the Benu team – San Ho Won, San Francisco

Korean Charcoal BBQ from the Benu team – San Ho Won, San Francisco

AdrienneDecember 19, 2021December 19, 2021

If you asked what my top 10 favorite takeout meals were during the 2020 lockdown, IContinue reading

A Return to Indoor Dining with Modern Omakase at Kibatsu, San Francisco

A Return to Indoor Dining with Modern Omakase at Kibatsu, San Francisco

AdrienneSeptember 26, 2021October 24, 2021

It’s been a year and half since I started working remotely due to the pandemic. RegardlessContinue reading

Luxury Wagyu and Sushi Takeout – Hiroshi, Los Altos, CA

Luxury Wagyu and Sushi Takeout – Hiroshi, Los Altos, CA

AdrienneOctober 12, 2020October 12, 2020

Despite the craziness in 2020, there is still a surprising (or not, *cough* Silicon Valley *cough*)Continue reading

Italian Fine Dining Takeout – Acquerello at Home, San Francisco

Italian Fine Dining Takeout – Acquerello at Home, San Francisco

AdrienneAugust 29, 2020August 29, 2020

Last month, I had the pleasure of trying the Acquerello at Home takeout menu. During Covid-19, thisContinue reading

Crenn Kit Luxe Takeout – Atelier Crenn, San Francisco

Crenn Kit Luxe Takeout – Atelier Crenn, San Francisco

AdrienneJune 22, 2020December 19, 2021

When I saw that Atelier Crenn had expanded their takeout offerings to include a Crenn KitContinue reading

Lamb Box Takeout – Birdsong, San Francisco

Lamb Box Takeout – Birdsong, San Francisco

AdrienneJune 7, 2020July 20, 2020

I’m writing this almost three months into San Francisco’s stay at home orders that closed allContinue reading

Celebrating a 100th Birthday – Benu, San Francisco

Celebrating a 100th Birthday – Benu, San Francisco

AdrienneOctober 15, 2019June 7, 2020

Yuanfen 缘分, or “fateful coincidence”, is a Chinese phrase I learned at my dinner with Cecilia Chiang.Continue reading

Luxury Japanese Private Dining at Hiroshi – Los Altos, CA

Luxury Japanese Private Dining at Hiroshi – Los Altos, CA

AdrienneSeptember 23, 2019December 19, 2021

I have fond memories of my meal at Hiroshi when it first opened in Spring ofContinue reading

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A 4 million year old fossil. A 3D map of New York. A 4 million year old fossil. A 3D map of New York. An uni shell capturing the California coast.

Every course arrived in its own miniature world, with custom ceramics and sculptural serving pieces that extend the story beyond the food itself.

Hidden inside Tasting House Los Gatos is Vicinity, an intimate 13-course tasting menu experience. And it’s already earned a spot in the Michelin guide.

Much of Chef Julian Silvera’s menu is a celebration of California’s coastlines and forests.

An abalone bite arrives atop a 4 million year old fossil discovered by the team during a hike near Santa Cruz.

“Pillar Point” showcases the California coast with squid, uni, mussel, and seaweed nestled inside an urchin shell.

The menu then journeys to chef’s New York roots with a cheesy breakfast bite, served on a 3D map of his childhood neighborhood.

Another memorable course was created by the restaurant’s Filipino team members, with squab liver lumpia and adobo squab.
 
The international wine pairing was equally thoughtful and beautifully matched.

My only complaint? It’s a bit of a drive from San Francisco. But for a meal like this, the journey is part of the experience.

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