Ever been to Chez Panisse? I have to say that usually I am horrified by spending too much money on 'experiences' over something tangible. However. Mmmm.
Julian took me to Chez Panisse for our anniversary and it was positively heaven. After a light salad, I was served this heavenly, rich corn chowder with a bit of basil (pesto like) oil. Unreal. We then dined on lamb with marjoram and green olives, a potato straw cake and roasted eggplant. Follow this with a cheese course and a berry tart, and WOW.... heaven.
The night before I had eaten at Downtown in Berkeley - another high end restaurant with an unfortunate preference for seafood, but good nonetheless. Due to a friend who worked there, we made out like bandits with lots of free goodies. I can definately say I'd return again - I'd order the crispy confit of duck and a steak and the blue cheese salad. Yum. What can I say - it was a spoiled weekend!!!
Posted by sfisher at July 7, 2004 12:00 AM