Zazie Part Deux

Since Zazie is conveniently around the corner from my house, I had dinner there again last night, for the second time this week. Normally I don't like repeating things...outfits, songs, or restaurants, but Zazie's seasonal summer menu is too good to pass up!  On Saturday, I had fresh fettuccine, which I completely recommend. Saturday's dinner + last night's meal solidified my claim that Zazie is one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. It's a perfect setting for a quick week night bite, or entertaining guests and family in town, like we did last night.

a selection of French cheeses + figs for four of us to share

Salade Louis Malle: Spinach, caramelized onions, feta (normally gorgonzola, but I'm not a huge fan), with balsamic vinaigrette 

the fettuccine I won't stop talking about

Grilled Niman Pork chop with minted couscous 

Lamb Tagine: slowly braised lamb w/ tomatoes, eggplant, turmeric, cumin, saffron, almonds, & couscous

I had grilled mascarpone polenta cakes with spinach and mushrooms in a spicy tomato-chevre sauce

This doesn't look as good as it tasted, but we all split Crumble aux Fruits: Fresh fruit crumble served warm w/ creme fraiche + a scoop of vanilla bean gelato

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Zazie

Growing up in Cole Valley, I took for granted some of the neighborhood favorites, such as Zazie, which is now one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The French bistro, named after a 1960s French film called Zazie, is known for their delicious brunches, seen here, but dinner is never a let down. My dad and I went last evening for a delicious meal outside on the garden patio and had trouble narrowing down our choices on the menu since nearly every option looked amazing.

I started with Salade Betterave: arugula, red and gold beets, fennel, avocados, and white balsamic gorgonzola vinaigrette

we split Pate de Volaille before moving on to our entrees & noshed on the warm delicious bread rolls.

dear ol' dad had Truite de Camille: a broiled deboned trout with preserved lemon thyme butter, almonds, and greens

I had Pasta de Printemps: fresh fettuccine with almond basil pesto (ahhmazing!!), spring asparagus, and sheep's milk feta.

The burger and lemon ricotta raviolis are great, but I'm eager to try the grilled marscarpone polenta cakes, the mac and cheese, and the crispy duck leg. What is your favorite dish from Zazie?

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last, but not least

Our last day in the city started with brunch at Zazie with my mama, a trip to Hayes Valley, then downtown, then over the bridge to Tiburon, then a delicious San Francisco meal: fresh cracked crab & sourdough.

feta, spinach, bacon, and caramelized onion omelette from Zazie. Any meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner is always splendid from my neighborhood favorite. 

http://www.zaziesf.com/zazie/home.html

Hayes Valley might be one of my favorite spots in San Francisco, on a sunny or rainy day. Great shopping and food! Of course we had to stop at Miette and Smitten Ice Cream. According to Conde Nast, Miette is one of the top ten pastry shops in the world. 

https://www.miette.com  

gearing up for Easter with this fun display

I have this book and would love to make every single delicious recipe. 

The lemon shortbread cookie and lavender shortbread cookie are two of my favorites (how cute is that packaging!). Along with the gingerbread cupcake & delicious macaroons.

the gingerbread is so delicious! We had some cupcakes waiting for us at home so we went across the street to Smitten Ice Cream to try some handmade local goodness. Jac and I both got the fresh mint chip in a house-made waffle cone. I now understand why we paid 11$ for two cones because not only do they make it in front of you, but it is by far the freshest ice cream I have ever tasted. 

http://smittenicecream.com/home/Home.html

I love that their menu changes seasonally; dying to try the olive oil with lavender shortbread in June! 

 the finished product. 

some shopping downtown, a mani pedi, and these gorgeous flowers! 

over the bridge we go

Zara Top | Jcrew Necklace | Betsy Johnson Sunnies | Forever 21 Skinnies | H&M Coat |  H&M Bag | Zara Flats

watching the sun set at Sam's Cafe.

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