The food tasting at SF Chefs 2011 in Union Square continued, with some delicious showings from some of San Francisco's best restaurants and some confusing ones as well. Here are some highlights form Saturday's Grand Tasting events.
Dishes that Had It
Lovely Chocolate Ganache Squares by The Moss Room
The pastry chef from the Moss Room at the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park created delicate and beautiful squares of chocolate ganache. Like little mini cakes for tiny mice, they were quaint and artfully done. Few high pastry skills seemed to be showcased at SF Chefs 2011, so it was nice to see that someone brought some sugar artistry to the mix.
Grilled Paneer with Watermelon from Dosa
The creative South Indian restaurant brought an unusual bite for summer. A square of Indian cow's milk cheese, more famously known as paneer, sitting atop a larger square of refreshing, seasonal watermelon with a little spicy sauce layered between.
Barbecue Chicken with Pesto and Grits from 1300 on Fillmore
Creamy grits, saucy barbecued chicken and bright pesto...what is not to love about that combination? The soulful American food dining spot in the Fillmore jazz district did the dang thing.
Totally Confusing Plates
Marinated Tripe and Cucumber Salad from Pizzeria Delfina?
Hip San Franciscans know that Pizzeria Delfina is one of the city's major destinations for fantastic oven fired artisan pizza. Imagine the surprise to fans, when the Pizzeria Delfina table was delving out trays of marinated tripe and shaved cucumbers. Representing a pizza haven with cow innards and a lemon wedge? Very confusing.
