Not like I need an excuse to eat out, but...
Many of you have probably attended progressive dinners. You know, each successive course is prepared and eaten at the residence of a different host.
We are going to mix it up and have each course (of a 3 course meal comprising of drink/appetizer, dinner, dessert) at a different restaurant. The challenge -- to keep the spending at $50 per person, or under for all 3 courses.
Sound fun? Let us know if you have any recommendations on places to try, or if you would like to join us on one of these jaunts.
Watch this space for our first Progressive Dinner post!
Showing posts with label Restaurants. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Refuge - San Carlos
If you love pastrami, the Refuge is the place to go. Another plus, they have over a 100 beers, Belgian beers, and upwards of 20 on tap everyday.
A colleague of our who grew in New York was impressed with their Pastrami sandwich - I guess there isn't a bigger compliment than that!
OK - so on to the stuff that counts. Pastrami is the way to go. If it isn't clear from this post, and their website, GET THE PASTRAMI! There are a few different combinations to choose from depending on what you like in your sandwich, and they are not stingy with the pickles. The pastrami is the real deal. It is moist and tender, one bite and you can't stop till its all gone!
If you do not eat beef, well, theres not too many things you can choose from on the menu... They have a scallop salad on the menu that is really good. The perfectly cooked scallops are well seasoned, and the Asian inspired dressing is interesting - it has a hint of ginger, sesame oil, and coffee?? I know it sounds weird, but it is actually quite good. Besides it is served on the side, so you can always leave it off. The salad is perfectly yummy without it.
The Refuge is a very popular lunch destination, so go early! When we got there just past noon, there were a few empty tables, but by the time we got done, every table was occupied! In fact, if you can go for lunch, and stay for happy hour, even better!
A colleague of our who grew in New York was impressed with their Pastrami sandwich - I guess there isn't a bigger compliment than that!
OK - so on to the stuff that counts. Pastrami is the way to go. If it isn't clear from this post, and their website, GET THE PASTRAMI! There are a few different combinations to choose from depending on what you like in your sandwich, and they are not stingy with the pickles. The pastrami is the real deal. It is moist and tender, one bite and you can't stop till its all gone!
If you do not eat beef, well, theres not too many things you can choose from on the menu... They have a scallop salad on the menu that is really good. The perfectly cooked scallops are well seasoned, and the Asian inspired dressing is interesting - it has a hint of ginger, sesame oil, and coffee?? I know it sounds weird, but it is actually quite good. Besides it is served on the side, so you can always leave it off. The salad is perfectly yummy without it.
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| The Refuge (Clockwise From Top Right: Pastrami Sandwich, Scallop Salad, Steak Parmesan Sandwich) |
The Refuge is a very popular lunch destination, so go early! When we got there just past noon, there were a few empty tables, but by the time we got done, every table was occupied! In fact, if you can go for lunch, and stay for happy hour, even better!
Bottom Line:
Price - $$
Ambience - Casual
Price - $$
Ambience - Casual
Vegetarian Friendly - No
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