BAUME

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Baumé

201 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-8899
www.baumerestaurant.com
French

TEN COURSE MENU

First Course

scallop done sashimi-style with tamari, basque espelette pepper, and lilikoi pearls

Bread

Second Course

62 degree egg

Third Course

truffle

Fourth & Fifth Course

Left: sous vide Halibut with avocado puree
Right: scallop and foie gras

Sixth & Seventh Course

Left: thai-style crushed peanuts, prawns, red curry foam, green curry and cucumbers
Right: peaches and cheese plate

Eighth Course

chocolate parfait (my favorite!)

Ninth Course

Tenth Course

banana bread with raspberry explosion

AME

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Ame

St Regis Hotel
689 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 284-4040
Japanese/American
closed at 2016

Appetizer

Uni Bruschetta

Appetizer

Main Course

grilled quail with pithivier of foie gras, cipollini, asparagus and truffle sauce

Dessert

strawberry parfait with iced strawberry milk and sesame honeycomb

OLD PORT LOBSTER SHACK

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Old Port Lobster Shack

20 Woodside Plaza, Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-2400
www.oplobster.com
Seafood

New England Clam “Chowdah”

Lobster Roll

Maine Lobster with Veggies

Steamed Maine Lobster

SUMIKA

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Sumika 炭家

236 Central Pl, Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-1822
www.sumikagrill.com
Japanese

Oyakodon

Their oyakodon are the best I ever have. Even better than in Japan!

Chicken Yakitori

leba (liver), tsukune (chicken meatball ), hatsu (heart)

Grilled Scallop

Beef Tataki

Miyazaki beef tataki with grated radish sauce

Daikon – oden

Frozen Custard Pudding

PARALLEL 37

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Parallel 37

The Ritz-Carlton
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 773-6168
ww.parallel37sf.com
American

CHEF’S TASTING MENU

First Course

caviar

Second Course

sashimi

Third Course

black truffle ravioli

Fourth Course

lobster

Fifth Course

foie gras

Sixth Course

pork belly

Seventh Course

scallops

Dessert

PARCEL 104

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Parcel 104

The Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 970-6104
www.parcel104.com
American

Dinner Menu – 2009

Use local fresh ingredients. Food is good but Parcel 104 is dessert only for me. I like their caramel flan, it was a taste explosion on a spoon!

Corn Soup

dungeness crab, caviar, salmon roe

Foie Gras

pan seared Sonoma foie gras

Soba Tuna

seared tuna with soba

Dessert

flan with caramel sauce, donut, vanilla milk shake

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Dinner Menu – FEB 2011

I went back to Parcel 104 for dinner and this time the meal was delicious. They also change menu quite often so you get to try different dishes with good seasonal ingredients.

Poached Egg

Foie Gras

foie gras terrine, orange, blueberry muffin

Scallops

dayboat scallops, wild mushroom risotto

Dessert

chocolate muffin, chocolate cake, raspberry sorbet

Famous Flan

rich, smooth, & silky

Gary Danko

by Wen Michelin Star San Francisco Bay Area

Gary Danko

800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-2060
garydanko.com
French

Chef’s Tasting Menu

This is a very popular restaurant in San Francisco. Had to book a few months in advance. We opted for the 5-course dinner and each course was elegantly presented. Every item from beginning to end was extraordinary. I just could not finish everything- it was very rich. The chocolate souffle is a must.

Corn Soup

Truffle Risotto

Seared Foie Gras

Pan-fried Wild Salmon

Cheese Platter

Dessert

chocolate Soufflé

Petit Fours

MANRESA

by Wen Michelin Star San Francisco Bay Area

Manresa

320 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-4330
www.manresarestaurant.com
American

Prix Fixe Menu – 2009

Amuse Bouche

red pepper pâtes de fruits, black olive madeleines

First Course

arpege farm egg

Second Course

vegetables in calamari broth

Third Course

Fourth Course

Into the Spring Garden

Fifth Course

squash and corgette risotto

Sixth Course

wild pacific salmon

Seventh Course

Eigth Course

Ninth Course

beignets

JARDINIERE

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Jardinière

300 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5555
www.jardiniere.com
French/California

CHEF’S TASTING MENU

Service was warm and informative. Jardiniere has classy ambiance and practically next door to the SF Opera House and the Symphony Hall. The tasting menu was great and interesting but not memorable.

White Bean Soup

Cauliflower polenta, caviar, and cucumber.

Seared Ahi Tuna with Bacon

Risotto

Squab

California squab, foie gras, spring onion, and wild ramps.

Strawberry Napoleon

Layers of flaky puff pastry, pillowy vanilla filling, and sliced ripe strawberries.

CHEZ TJ

by Wen San Francisco Bay Area

Chez TJ

938 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7466
www.cheztj.com
French/American

Gastronomique Menu – 2007

The restaurant is in a charming converted house, and hence there are several cozy dining rooms. Ambiance/mood is more homey. The concept of the food was not bad and the presentation is nice but the 4-course menu just didn’t wow me. For this price range I rather spend it at Manresa.