We went to Tyler Florence's famous Wayfare Tavern right in the heart of the financial district of SF. It was packed but it was perfect for us! We were seated in a leather covered, highly stuffed and comfortable booth with high backs so we were insulated from the sound. We shared appetizers of Devil's on Horseback (Medjool dated stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon on a bed of hazelnut pesto), Deviled Eggs (delivered in error so enjoyed for free), Grilled Octopus (with cannellini beans, chorizo, aioli and herbed breadcrumbs) and Poutine (oxtail gravy, English peas and mozzarella curd).
Then the main course arrived. Michael and I had the Kobi Burger (I did not eat the bun), others had:
The signature dish of Organic Fried Chicken in a buttermilk brine, roasted garlic and lemon
Seared Ahi Tuna with a carrot confit, carrot puree, soy caramel and crispy ginger
Chicken Paillard which as grilled chicken served with turnips grilled wild mushrooms, crispy shallots and arugula
Filet of Beef with shallot confit, bone marrow bordelaise and crispy onions
Desserts featured a peach pie, an obscene chocolate pie and chocolate hazelnut ice cream.
We were DONE!
It was wonderful to be together and have conversations without a holiday involved. Mom was happily surrounded by her children and one of her grandchildren. William had phoned her earlier to wish her a happy 85th. My brother sent lots of presents and missed being with us! He and Betty live so far away.
Awful traffic took some time to get onto the freeway, we drove mom home, they drove to the hotel near us and we all met back at our house for a couple of hours. We were in bed by 9:30. Not too bad. We are moving slowly this morning.
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