18 April 2010

IS SAN FRANCISCO THE TOP FOOD CITY?

I am in love with San Francisco.

Judith Tabron and I started out the day on KGO radio with host Gene Burns here in the city, while NZ wine producers showcased their wine. (See pic).

We went to the farmers market at the Ferry Plaza. We saw amazing produce.

We ate at La Mar. (Pier 1.5) Peruvian cuisine. Pisco sours, the ultimate cocktail, and a tasting menu of cebiche, causas, empanadas. Yum! And then more cocktails. An inspiring feast.

We had dinner at Flour + Water (Mission District). Terrific use of the seasonal produce that we'd admired at the farmers market. Especially the salads and the pasta. Not to even mention the pork with parsley root puree, fresh asparagus and baby carrots.

And then the bars: Heart - a new wine bar in the Mission district, Baretta for yet more amazing cocktails, and a nightcap at Bourbon and Branch. Their Sazerac was wonderful. Tomorrow I am off to Portland, Oregon.