the tablehopper | 10:25 am | March 10, 2009 | Foodie 411, Hayes Valley | Add a comment
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar executive chef and Top Chef contender Jamie Lauren is offering a special scallop tasting menu in honor of her “Top Scallop” title. The four-course menu includes a bay scallop crudo; scallop and clam chowder; Hokkaido grilled scallop with puree of sunchoke, slow-cooked artichokes, Meyer lemon, and erbette chard; and seared dayboat scallops with creamed green garlic, asparagus, fava beans, and nigella. $75 per person, excludes beverages, tax, or gratuity. The menu will be offered during regular dinner service starting at 5:30pm, from March 18th–20th.
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the tablehopper | 5:06 pm | February 4, 2009 | Foodie 411, Hayes Valley | Add a comment
Open in Hayes Valley is Paulette Macarons, a tiny little spot that recently opened amidst the neighborhood’s boutiques. This is the second location of the macaroon shop in Beverly Hills, which makes them by hand daily and then ships them fresh to this San Francisco location. Some of the flavors are seasonal, and include chocolate, Sicilian pistachio, coffee, and more. You can also get coffee and tea to drink with your macaroons.
Hours are Tue–Sun 11am–7pm.
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the tablehopper | 6:50 pm | December 10, 2008 | Foodie 411, Hayes Valley | Add a comment
Samovar Tea Lounge is opening a third location in the former Laguna Sidewalk Café corner spot in what they are calling the “Zen Valley” (instead of the Hayes Valley—the project is through a partnership with the Zen Center, who owns the building). The opening is scheduled for Monday December 15th. This location will have a tea-tasting bar so guests can interact and learn more about tea, and the menu will be almost the same as the other two Samovar locations. The overall size will be similar to the first Sanchez Street location, and there will also be a similar large table in a raised-platform area, with room for 15 (perfect for small gatherings). The materials used in the space are recycled, salvaged, or sustainable, including some lovely wind-fallen old-growth redwood. Hours will be 10am–10pm daily.
Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular weekly e-column about the SF dining scene, “the tablehopper.” Subscribe for free at www.tablehopper.com and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Got news? Email Marcia at taste@sanfrancisco.travel.
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