Amour Amour (San Mateo, CA)

Thanks to E&B for picking this place, which is a real neighborhood gem in San Mateo.

Tartufata (Champignon mushroom, Tuscan summer truffles, burrata cheese, truffle oil, and baguette)


Organic Pork Belly (slow-braised, with leek, garlic, ginger, and red wine)


Oregano Octopus (lightly blanched, with lemon, olive, herbes de provence, ginger, and oregano aioli)


Truffles, Burrata and Serrano Ham


Seared Scallops (with lychee-coconut sauce, cilantro, tobiko, and coconut flakes)


Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ad Hoc (Yountville, CA)

We had an early dinner at At Hoc to enjoy some comfort food and recharge before heading back down.  The salad was fresh and crunchy, while the fried chicken was very tasty.  The desserts (cheese and pudding) were great, too.

Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad (with endive, arugula, cerignola olives, pickled red onions, poached sultanas, and curry vinaigrette)


 Buttermilk Fried Chicken


Roasted Brussels Sprouts


Anson Mills Polenta


Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam Cheese (with orange marmalade and mixed nuts)


Cookies and Cream Pudding (with chocolate sauce and whipped chantilly)


Anderson Valley White Apron Ale (Belgian pale ale)

Bistro Jeanty (Yountville, CA)

Went to Bistro Jeanty after a morning of wine tasting.  The food was rich, delicious, and very filling.  Special thanks to J for the amazing lunch order!

Crispy Pig's Foot


Escargots (with garlic pastis butter)


Epaule de Porc (slow-roasted pork shoulder with butternut squash gratin, brussels sprouts, and lardons)


Creme de Tomate en Croute (cream of tomato soup in bread)