Top Five UK Restaurant Stories

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJOUg2B8xe5dbyp9iYgqBiMGM8Ovq5137HP2_8z-HfUe1lb4HKhu0ibneZW36RjwPGLRaf8Sc34peMlddF7KCV8SYBrM9jv4sPn47ZjLIp7DI63WIhlqpMrYksCrgYxHfXQNPHwvrB5nj/s1600/Top+Five+UK+Restaurant+Stories.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJOUg2B8xe5dbyp9iYgqBiMGM8Ovq5137HP2_8z-HfUe1lb4HKhu0ibneZW36RjwPGLRaf8Sc34peMlddF7KCV8SYBrM9jv4sPn47ZjLIp7DI63WIhlqpMrYksCrgYxHfXQNPHwvrB5nj/s1600/Top+Five+UK+Restaurant+Stories.jpg" width="320" /></a>5. Skye Restaurant Named One of the Top 5 in the World by Famed Critic<br /><br />A restaurant in Skye has been declared one of the best five places in the world to eat by famed food critic Frank Bruni. Staff at The Three Chimneys were ecstatic at the news that Mr Bruni rated them so highly, with the critic lavishing praise on the popular sea food restaurant in an article, stating that the restaurant was "an enchanting experience through and through. Some diners come by helicopter from Edinburgh or Glasgow: that's how big a deal this restaurant is in Scotland. It's intimate, beautiful, serves amazingly fresh local seafood, and does right by the local lamb as well."<br /><br />The restaurant is run by a husband and wife team, with Shirley Spear acting as Head Chef while running the business alongside her husband Eddie. She said that "We did not know it, but he visited us two years ago and obviously still retains fond memories of his experience here. To be selected as one of only five well-known greats such as Trattoria Monti in Rome or Hill Country in New York is staggering."<br /><br />The Spears took over the restaurant when they decided to make a lifestyle change and move their young children from Croydon to the comparatively quieter region of Skye.<br /><br />4. EU Not to Ban Selling Eggs by the Dozen<br /><br />In a move that food lobbyists in Britain will likely celebrate, it has been confirmed that the EU is not planning on banning the sale of groceries by quantity. Renate Sommer MEP responded to suggestions that shoppers might have to change their habits by stating that "There will be no changes to selling foods by number."<br /><br />Earlier in the month the European Parliament rejected an amendment that proposed that some foods traditionally sold by number could be exempt from the proposals to label food by weight.<br /><br />However Ms Sommers confirmed that the new rules would simply allow for both weight and number to be indicated, requiring little in the way of changing the traditional method of purchasing. The law appears to have no actual effect on how goods are sold, and simply seems to enforce that each product sold should have its weight indicated.<br /><br />British Labour MEP Glenis Willmott said "there is absolutely nothing in the new rules... that would prevent producers from selling their products by quantity - so to say that it won't be possible to sell eggs by the dozen is plain wrong".<br /><br />3. Bromley Beats Out Birmingham to be Named UK's Curry House Capital<br /><br />The small town of Bromley has been named the UK's curry house capital after a survey revealed that the town had one Indian restaurant for every 853 residents in the town in south-east London.<br /><br />The town beat of stiff competition from a number of other locations, including Birmingham which has become renowned for its "Balti Belt", a range of Indian Restaurants in the city centre. Other hotspots include Reading and Leicester.<br /><br />There are currently believed to be around 9,000 Indian restaurants across the country, with Birmingham hosting a large amount of them but simply not matching the restaurant to person ratio of Bromley. The survey was released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the UK's first Indian restaurant, with one in five UK residents now claiming that Indian food is their favourite meal.<br /><br />2. Radical Indian Restaurant Defies Normal Conventions<br /><br />Chef Dev Biswal is looking to bring through wholesale changes to the Indian restaurant scene after opening a restaurant that doesn't serve any curry dishes but does serve pork dishes. The controversial move comes attached to a promise that the restaurant will provide gourmet Indian food, however the use of pork seems to go completely against the halal traditions upheld by most Indian restaurants.<br /><br />Biswal, who has worked as an executive chef in a Michelin starred restaurant, says the move is "something almost unknown in the UK's 10,000 predominantly Bangladeshi-owned south Asian establishments." Dishes are scheduled to change daily and will include a range of off-kilter Indian recipes.<br /><br />He also intends to prove that wine can be matched to Indian cuisine, and is holding a tasting session to prove his point on the 8th August.<br /><br />1. The Restaurant Show Begins Preparations for 2010 Event<br /><br />The Restaurant Show 2010 is getting closer and closer, with event organisers promising everything from live shows to competitions and seminars in an attempt to attract visitors working in the restaurant and pub sectors. The show is now in its 22nd year and will run between October 11 - 13, boasting a line-up that includes some of the UK's biggest chefs as well as tips from restaurant heads on how to succeed in such a competitive field<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/<br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

Top Five UK Restaurant Stories

5. Skye Restaurant Named One of the Top 5 in the World by Famed CriticA restaurant in Skye has been declared one of the best five places in the world to eat by famed food critic Frank Bruni. Staff at The Three Chimneys were ecstatic at the news that Mr Bruni rated them so highly, with the critic la…

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Starred Restaurants in Milan

<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: center;">    <img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqG0Kr_YY4-fX4oSroKn3VfSWVFury3YFHXTKXdau54Ql6h2YRUCy6CxB9FRsVd6iLPND0fax710tE1KRMpkHhkFp1wVrVt6aVOzS0zk_MoiS_cBIMLuEBVviV8Awa1z_OnhKUqci2fzE7/s400/milan.jpg" width="400" /> </div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  <img border="0" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkn3kRO2QSQxK0JoFsAoCIYEU6pwtrhEUdPIpg4eAVP_FzTy9pqE8CXuDvy1F8fFnXk8Ws3JwhyvQ3HTujKRsuDIUsqaOHrIc0r_DS8ssKhz4_KwQodKO7mDOdcfsaq3QWz1CFg7UHkg2/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A holiday in Milan can be easily be turned into one of the most extravagant and lush of your life. It is one of the most fashionable cities in the world, full of high-end luxury and world-renowned dining experiences; and it is all at your fingertips from the comfort of your opulent Milan centre hotel. One of the most important and indulgent aspects of Milan is exemplified in the fine-dining opportunities available around the city.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There is no shortage of high-end dining in </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Milan centre. Hotel maitre d's will be glad to reserve you a place at one of Milan's Michelin starred restaurants. With the new 2011 Michelin Italian list recently presented, these four restaurants are not only the crème de la crème, but are the place to see and be seen among Milan's elite.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia (2 Star) -</strong> Officially 'born' in 1962, this restaurant has since continued to thrive in the same location (Via Montecuccoli 6) by Aimo, Nadia and their daughter Stefania. Their food is known more for its fresh quality than chemical, or gimmicky alterations, and is a blend of regional Italian sourcing such as: Piedmont veal, Tuscan suckling pig and Sicilian capers. And, of course, the sommelier is on hand to match these sumptuous delights with wines from their extensive wine cellar.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Sadler Milano (2 Star) - </strong>Via Cardinale Ascanio Sforza, 77. This is a beacon of how architecture and interior design lends itself to the perfect union of modern culinary art. Under the creative eye of Claudio Sadler, the menu reads like a blend of the traditional, modern and experimental, with each dish dated to mark its year of conception. Sadler's Ristorante Milano is listed as a 'Le Soste' restaurant, denoting it as part of an association of restaurants that show original, creative paths that 'increase the value of Italian cuisine in every aspect'.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Cracco (2 Star) - </strong>Conveniently located a short walk from one of the most exclusive Milan centre hotels, Cracco insists on being the place to be seen in the heart of the city. Having been part of the team awarded the first Italian Michelin Star, Chef Carlo Cracco is a name that is synonymous with dining at its finest. Amidst an elegant setting designed by architects Gian Maria and Roberto Beretta, Cracco serves up modern interpretations of light Italian classics. The wine cellar specialises in 1800s labels selected to complement the changing menus.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Il Ristorante Trussardi alla Scala (2 Star) -</strong> Piazza della Scala, 5. Revamped in 2009, Il Ristorante Trussardi alla Scala is the epitome of clean, contemporary Italian dining. Guests are offered two seating options in a restaurant designed to feel like an affluent, welcoming suite in a Milan centre hotel: views over Piazza della Scala from luxurious plush seating, or you can opt to sit in the dynamically designed open-kitchen area. Chef Andrea Berton creates intricately balanced menus with organically sourced ingredients that showcase the rich sumptuousness of Italian cuisine at its best. As expected, this restaurant also has an exceptional wine list.</div> </div> <div style="overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;"> <br /> </div>

Starred Restaurants in Milan

       A holiday in Milan can be easily be turned into one of the most extravagant and lush of your life. It is one of the most fashionable cities in the world, full of high-end luxury and world-renowned dining experiences; and it is all at your fingertips from the comfort of your opulent …

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Dining and Wining at a 1 Star Michelin Restaurant in San Francisco

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> </h3> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a> <div class="post-header"> </div> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640076430128755250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lrZhlG6udO6GLrQPlovBZeXTT3XxGdjBL-yDVXRV2h34FHPLCg0wXlik_oz_rdpQ9o4EJe4XmF08h1QvRhyphenhyphenWcNFnGxidxlHV-85Vnxuf91j-5QbuT_MTlYj5xmAuiLI_0WS1153O_rXe/s400/469.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640077641689305666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYokltR5pRTyz8IZY8fR-WE_qcc93M0gXEW6UJLZOFKt5x4FzbXaAbnWY8N0k0ulDRBJLhCpW4ZIW6sC60fq08__QqxOm_9N9MQfhTZmTU2vgWQQAgILSG8m0bGabX_Rtbe7nozjf02TuB/s400/354.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />Picture: Range - a 1 Michelin Star Restaurant in in the Mission District in San Francisco <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Range in the Mission District in San Francisco is a 1 Star Michelin Restaurant. We chose to have dinner there after the final performance of Richard Wagner’s Ring der Nibelungen at San Francisco Opera. There has always been the issue whether a Michelin Star in France has the same weight as a Michelin star in another country. More specifically: Can you expect from a 1 star Michelin restaurant in San Francisco the same level of sophistication as from a 1 star Michelin restaurant in Paris? <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Our experience at Range in San Francisco supports the view of those who claim that in the US the Michelin testers are rather generous in awarding stars. Nevertheless, it was a great evening with great food and great (German) wine. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Place </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>The front bar, with its gleaming stainless steel stools, offers a tantalizing introduction to Range: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640085061124645250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfvT6ZUz-Ssp0nKBqsP2c8ZU4x4_9-WxWY7IvYu1_Pv4jbI67fBJ4ah5oBtE6t0vqkloN_ScrbQ_kr6VXZ6dhNLi1fE3inHJLYHlU418IiYs_DrLSNlaEcbzIaguihaG3JTJpl9U-WktZ/s400/476.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640076737804737634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgWJ-GQ41-eWvJ00S1KkQzBjCDKVqWXGi61YwYpYq4w1MoIg3gDFuAH2SnWKXSz6BRmcEu6zfV2vWn9kl6tZp4YqX2XoQfTv6phvW8euyUkgppzJfPflpXb1o7qeKXJXiNhN2iq8EjTXm/s400/481.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>A walkway connecting the bar and dining room features a row of tables opposite a long window that offers a view of the kitchen: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640076921825578850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zUQR1L9jj2EoGKU4BL9wGGejqpvUeBczudsT8EmuITTqPUFlZe9HXl3axpRkMUGx6Hp6bbgsqqD1d8pEeh2d_eiwOyhH3TaSwSewYwT-SI-WW-8qbK6yOV9ubA5jsOtKII6sXcBkYucW/s400/480.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640077040918833250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zhp78xZcXHWiinMkZPZa5WhwyHMyz4hc00Ka1oIHFhqPFD9pHORYzQeTm2HJFf_OjBCPWpPK7sxEE70IYkl7FQ4zUnUnYECcsnLUTtCfcAeQaBgXTVpYfvalZB4yabyTNKyAdSl0r4YR/s400/482.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Banquettes in a brown leather-like material line the walls of the dining room, which also features tables in the center and a credenza topped with a bouquet of fresh flowers. Three horizontal shadow-box windows above eye level frame the leafy artistry of the trees outside. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">What we Ate and Drank</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Starters</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Little gem lettuce with cucumbers, radishes, pain de mie breadcrumbs and herb-buttermilk dressing ($9.50); at the time of the dinner, the Euro Dollar exchange rate was I Euro = 1.43 US$; you also have to figure in an additional about 30% for tax and tips: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640077281172306226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsn7yrK2dwhr-1IC0u44XM9YtHWOGWR_Wi9G0JWjx4pgDzOVuDT7KlbKm-XzFBB31wmq7HM2mPw7UcDPJe5GLMwNOzZphnfZ0vWlFSNlC823qiOOiXoEqKwvBTqxg4BFAhVS-L_IReCHvA/s400/486.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Black truffle and egg custard with artichokes and a parmesan chip ($15.00): <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640077411380243666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUEWA1_AHLFID4DNOACCwpsXFlqLL7scoTiwtd3xQfP-nMagRV9pFn4-L9HIisRfNhy40gLnPOQkiflayrDUoHYP1V02TWyh4J36jHAh47GU0O7ZLsfqcXvpoLwx3xXeFMI6RBGUVkMGo/s400/487.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main Course</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Canadian king salmon with bok choy, broccoli, almons and green peppercorn vinaigrette ($27.00) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>Duck leg confit and lamb sausage with fava beans, baby turnips and duck liver toast ($25.00) (no picture): <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640077516299325906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRRIBJptLT2bY4qLy1fn63S7Ltnv_3KGz4eSl9H2nq-74pYVSxgU2eczewISw_PMJyje_L_4ZNz6G60MhlJ5cIXB1MIMmE_zzeR6OZniULiCuDmmZ44a_LMSuwZAm7-PgEYlBkaYsJhyN/s400/488.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a>The food we ate was not bad. But we had some problems to find the Michelin star in it. However, Michelin star yes or no, Range in San Francisco is a fun place with very good food and interesting wines. I would definitely go back. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a>

Dining and Wining at a 1 Star Michelin Restaurant in San Francisco

Picture: Range - a 1 Michelin Star Restaurant in in the Mission District in San Francisco Range in the Mission District in San Francisco is a 1 Star Michelin Restaurant. We chose to have dinner there after the final performance of Richard Wagner’s Ring der Nibelungen at San Francisco Opera. There…

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Mobil Five Star San Francisco Restaurant One of Nation's Elite for Six Years

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Gary Danko Restaurant in San Francisco" src="http://purplefalcon.com/images/blog/travel/gary-danko-restaurant-san-francisco.jpg" title="Gary Danko Restaurant in San Francisco" /> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The award-winning restaurant GARY DANKO is moving into its seventh year with a flourish. The restaurant has received its sixth Five Star rating from Mobil as well as a Relais & Chateau designation, and reviews continue to extol its delights. At this point, most chefs would relax and count their blessings, but not the unstinting Danko. <br /><br /> "We may be three thousand miles and twelve blocks off Broadway, but what we do here is definitely theatre," explains Danko. "We work hard to ensure that each evening's 'performance' is seamless and magical." <br /><br /> The well-trained staff has been chosen from the city's most dedicated and professional servers. Their elegant suits complement the restaurant's décor, a mélange of relaxed California modern and Upper East Side chic. This mix is also reflected in the restaurant's style of service, a graceful blend of polished professionalism and straightforward friendliness. <br /><br /> Danko has created an enveloping, intimate space. The two adjoining rooms are elegant without being stiff, and the banquette seating provides both luxury and comfort. Taupe-toned walls are the perfect backdrops for museum-quality modern paintings from artists Hunt Slonem, Erin Parish, and Angelina Nasso. Dramatic pin-spot lighting sets the stage for the multi-act meals. "I spent endless hours in high school building and painting stage sets," explains Danko, "and I love the drama of New York restaurants. This is the only restaurant I've ever wanted, and I am constantly adjusting it to match my vision of the perfect room and the perfect meal." <br /><br /> "You don't just open a great restaurant," confides the hard-working Danko. "It's a constant work-in-progress." He continues to hone the experience at GARY DANKO with some striking changes. A handsome cheese case now allows diners to view the restaurant's carefully aged cheese selection. This case is just a slice of the restaurant's expansive cheese service. With a global selection of artisanal cheeses and ongoing classes and tastings for the staff, Danko's cheese service is one of the best in the country. Here, attractive granite cheese carts arrive tableside with an array that includes favorites such as Brillat-Savarin and Reblochon, as well as limited-production "handmades" from Vermont's Willow Hill, Sally Jackson in Washington State, and California's Laura Chenel and Cypress Grove creameries. <br /><br /> Danko's cooking centers on lively, seasonal dishes prepared with a careful eye toward classical technique. "My cooking is not cutting edge," insists Danko. "I won't serve guinea pig food. We do not experiment on the guests!" Signature dishes of roast lobster, foie gras, and lamb loin are served year round, and accompaniments reflect the changes in season. For example, seared foie gras, paired with Bing cherries in late spring, appears with roast figs in early fall. The prix-fixe menu offers three-, four-, or five-course meals, and wines can also be paired with each course for a set price. The ever-expanding cellar now holds over 1,500 wines and includes an exceptional selection of grand vintages as well as coveted wines from small producers. <br /><br /> A meal at GARY DANKO now includes a tea service with teas from the exclusive Rishi Tea Company. The premium quality leaves are carefully brewed at precise temperatures and exact times, and teas (which include rare Ti Quan Yin and beautifully scented Jasmine Pearls) are served in the traditional Asian style. The skillful staff presents these aromatic beverages with the same care that is given to Danko's vaunted wines. <br /><br /> The GARY DANKO experience now reaches beyond the confines of San Francisco. Danko has recently acquired property in the Napa Valley town of Yountville. This property will be developed as a small farm to grow produce and herbs for the restaurant. "We're constantly burnishing and upgrading here. This will ensure us greater control over the ingredients we use," allows Danko. "We're organic in the true sense of the word," he laughs. "This restaurant is a living, growing thing." <br /><br /> GARY DANKO is located at 800 North Point at Hyde Street in San Francisco and serves dinner nightly from 5:30 PM. The restaurant also includes an eleven-seat bar, offers valet parking, and is wheelchair accessible. Major credit cards are accepted and reservations are recommended. Visit GARY DANKO on the Web at www.garydanko.com. For more information or to make a reservation, call (415) 749-2060. </div>

Mobil Five Star San Francisco Restaurant One of Nation's Elite for Six Years

  The award-winning restaurant GARY DANKO is moving into its seventh year with a flourish. The restaurant has received its sixth Five Star rating from Mobil as well as a Relais & Chateau designation, and reviews continue to extol its delights. At this point, most chefs would relax and count the…

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Star Belly - San Francisco

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a></h3> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a> <br /> <div class="post-header"> </div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a></div> <img alt="" border="0" height="268" src="http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-44.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg" style="display: block; height: 402px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 600px;" width="400" /><br /> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 564px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 23.4833px; visibility: hidden; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://kaper22.blogspot.com/2011/03/star-belly.html&media=http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-44.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg&description=Star%20Belly" style="display: block; outline: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuxSrEQuNftIDrDkmaY6WrpfVrCWZNrtLagw8zj8i5ddqahyHf7uwjJIBWOxxKyIWUkSbrQjNKbXFTv8sbP099LuCZ-WGeQdwMy8bCIKRvcj4xsi2qBjGg7C5nThRJ84N2v90dtDHD_f9/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="-moz-box-shadow: none; -o-box-shadow: none; -webkit-box-shadow: none; background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" src="http://starrestaurants.blogspot.com/images/restaurants/689_Full.jpg" /><br /> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 583px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 447.483px; visibility: hidden; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://kaper22.blogspot.com/2011/03/star-belly.html&media=http://www.designeats.com/images/restaurants/689_Full.jpg&description=Star%20Belly" style="display: block; outline: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuxSrEQuNftIDrDkmaY6WrpfVrCWZNrtLagw8zj8i5ddqahyHf7uwjJIBWOxxKyIWUkSbrQjNKbXFTv8sbP099LuCZ-WGeQdwMy8bCIKRvcj4xsi2qBjGg7C5nThRJ84N2v90dtDHD_f9/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="-moz-box-shadow: none; -o-box-shadow: none; -webkit-box-shadow: none; background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div> </div> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a></div> Name: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Star Belly</span><br /> <div> Location: San Francisco</div> <div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 300; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></a></div> <div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 300; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One of my favorite places to visit while living in San Francisco was Star Belly. The focus on local and sustainable foods paired with an emphasis on community and sustainable design really won me over. The space is small in footprint but features a large community table-esq bar made from a recycled bowling alley lane (markings still present!). It also has tables for smaller groups and a small banquet at the front of the location. The amount of wood used throughout the space creates a modern, yet warm, atmosphere in the space and I loved the exposed shelving and storage throughout. The only design issue I found with Star Belly was the height of the chairs mixed with the height of the banquette and table. The table and banquette were perfect but the chair was too low, and therefor a bit uncomfortable to spend a long dinner at. I highly recommend checking out Star Belly the next time you are in San Francisco!</span></span></span></div> <div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 300; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></a></div> <div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 300; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></a></div> <div> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-53.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg" style="display: block; height: 471px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 316px;" /><br /> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 422px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 1120.95px; visibility: hidden; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://kaper22.blogspot.com/2011/03/star-belly.html&media=http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-53.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg&description=Star%20Belly" style="display: block; outline: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuxSrEQuNftIDrDkmaY6WrpfVrCWZNrtLagw8zj8i5ddqahyHf7uwjJIBWOxxKyIWUkSbrQjNKbXFTv8sbP099LuCZ-WGeQdwMy8bCIKRvcj4xsi2qBjGg7C5nThRJ84N2v90dtDHD_f9/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="-moz-box-shadow: none; -o-box-shadow: none; -webkit-box-shadow: none; background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" height="268" src="http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-52.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg" style="display: block; height: 402px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 600px;" width="400" /><br /> <div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 564px; opacity: 0; position: absolute; top: 1632.43px; visibility: hidden; z-index: 9999;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http://kaper22.blogspot.com/2011/03/star-belly.html&media=http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-52.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg&description=Star%20Belly" style="display: block; outline: none;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuxSrEQuNftIDrDkmaY6WrpfVrCWZNrtLagw8zj8i5ddqahyHf7uwjJIBWOxxKyIWUkSbrQjNKbXFTv8sbP099LuCZ-WGeQdwMy8bCIKRvcj4xsi2qBjGg7C5nThRJ84N2v90dtDHD_f9/s1600/pinterestx1_72.png" style="-moz-box-shadow: none; -o-box-shadow: none; -webkit-box-shadow: none; background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><br /></a></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', GillSans, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><br /> <div id="row_of_slides" style="position: absolute; top: 0px;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', GillSans, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', GillSans, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div> </div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', GillSans, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.starchefs.com/gallery3/albums/album-933/cache/San_Francisco_Starbelly_Chef_Adam_Timney_AFB_2010-46.jpg_693_471_0_80_1_50_50.jpg" style="display: block; height: 471px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: left; width: 316px;" />

Star Belly - San Francisco

Name: Star Belly Location: San Francisco One of my favorite places to visit while living in San Francisco was Star Belly. The focus on local and sustainable foods paired with an emphasis on community and sustainable design really won me over. The space is small in footprint but features a large…

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Capture the Magic of San Francisco

<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Capps Corner is located next to Club Fugazi home of the famous Beach Blanket Babylon show. Steve Silver created this "one of a kind" show in 1974 and it is the longest running musical revue in American history. The show continues to be updated with current look alike stars performing such as Adele and Lady Gaga so seeing it once a year is always fun and different. The Christmas Holiday show is also a special treat.<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br />For a magical time in the "City By The Bay," dinner at Capps Corner and then attending the show makes for a perfect San Francisco evening.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAR33IGQOX9P_GZ1Grjmzttl0NUgPp3KdziTXpco1auIaJexCVCoTyUWwpAk-h4rn_PsHKbXEo1QBjH1hfphi6C6pfdp0krwbIIQ9turqCErEQd4hLO8xEhU5jETC_ZNhEF0L24_Zwz5r/s1600/c_dine_mirror.gif" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAR33IGQOX9P_GZ1Grjmzttl0NUgPp3KdziTXpco1auIaJexCVCoTyUWwpAk-h4rn_PsHKbXEo1QBjH1hfphi6C6pfdp0krwbIIQ9turqCErEQd4hLO8xEhU5jETC_ZNhEF0L24_Zwz5r/s200/c_dine_mirror.gif" width="200" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Since 1963 Capps Corner has been serving friendly food for many famous people.  Legend has it that local resident and baseball great Joe DiMaggio often ate here. Your memorable meal always begins with a tureen of minestrone soup, sour dough bread and salad served family style. Dishing out the soup and salad for your guests puts you in the mood for a hearty, happy dining experience.<br /><br />Everything on the menu is very good and makes you understand why many famous people have dined here. The atmosphere is friendly and gives you a feeling that you are in a live movie. I especially like the homemade ravioli's and meat sauce that is better than fantastic.<br /><br />For dessert Capps serves classic spumoni ice cream. This long time Italian favorite is a perfect ending to a great meal. Spumoni is a molded Italian ice cream with 3 layers of of cherry, chocolate, and vanilla with a fruit nut layer between them. It is fun to share an order as it is a large proportion and very colorful ending to a great meal.<br /><br />From the web site: "In 1963 local boxing promoter and raconteur Joe Caparole turned a former Basque restaurant with a turn of the century back bar into Capp's Corner. Joe offered hearty portions of pastas, seafood, and roast meats served family style on long checker boarded tables in an atmosphere keeping with his colorful personality. Along with the pasta came his stories and innate hospitality that made Capp's a lively and welcoming place. The Corner soon became a gathering place for the famous and the infamous.<br /><br />A North Beach restaurant of the old school, the traditions and character remain today. We serve familiar Italian dishes—linguini with seafood, veal tortellini, lasagne Bolognese, and leg of lamb roasted with rosemary and garlic. Fine Art, San Francisco memorabilia, and pictures of our friends and patrons—the great and not so great—grace the walls, while a clock remains earthquake stopped. Since 1963 Capp's has been a friendly, comfortable, and popular destination to eat, drink, and live.</div>

Capture the Magic of San Francisco

Capps Corner is located next to Club Fugazi home of the famous Beach Blanket Babylon show. Steve Silver created this "one of a kind" show in 1974 and it is the longest running musical revue in American history. The show continues to be updated with current look alike stars performing such as Adele …

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