by Christina Waters | Jun 24, 2011 | Food, Home |
We had a terrific dinner last night at the Davenport Roadhouse. All four of our entrees, including a mushroom risotto, steelhead with pesto, roasted local halibut on a bed of favas and lemon spaetzle and my order of rare hanger steak atop lemony fresh artichoke hearts, fennel and mashed potatoes. Each dish was vibrant with seasonal flavors.
Our compliments to the talented man in the kitchen, Tim Edmonds. We’ll be heading back to the Roadhouse soon. The gorgeous view of the ocean at sunset doesn’t hurt the ambience one bit either.
by Christina Waters | Jun 22, 2011 | Food, Home |
The lively fish, wasabi and ginger creations at Sushi Totoro just get better and better.
Here was a recent dinner of saba nigiri (center, with micro dice of lemon and scallion), tekka maki with shiso leaf and an ethereal trio of hamachi nigiri.
(I used my iPhone for this image, and I’m stunned at how well it works for electronic publication.)
by Christina Waters | Jun 20, 2011 | Home, Wine |
If you think this creation looks good, you should have tasted it. Sensational!
The Cellar Door kitchen knocked us out last week with an entree of whole roasted branzino, beautifully presented with panzanella and summer squashes (from Bonny Doon Vineyard‘s own biodynamic garden in San Juan Bautista) encircled by a chartreuse zucchini mousse.
It was a terrific entree for the three of us to share, especially paired with Randall Grahm’s never-better dolcetto and nebbiolo. However, the experience was almost ruined by a waiter who had been trained to utter meaningless, pretentious phrases — “it’s my pleasure,” and “the grenache blanc is showing well.” Perhaps there are visitors from (more…)
by Christina Waters | Jun 14, 2011 | Home |
I love this marmalade – new from Kelly’s.
Kumquat. Mmmmm. Tart and sweet and intense.
by Christina Waters | Jun 14, 2011 | Home |
Let’s review: this is Paradise Beach Grille.
It is a fine restaurant overlooking the water on the Capitola Esplanade, between the Fog Bank and Margaritaville.
It is open. New chef Scott Cater (of long-standing Casablanca fame) will be on board next week.
Now you know.
by Christina Waters | May 26, 2011 | Food, Home |
Local King Salmon, from Half Moon Bay to be exact, receives some expert handling at Avanti.
This lovely entree I enjoyed a few days ago showcased a very moist piece of pan-roasted salmon presented atop a risotto laced with spring peas, favas and micro-diced zucchini.
Pesto on top! Yes, and yes!
