During a business trip to San Francisco, I returned to my beloved alley (home of both
Gitane and
Cafe Claude) and had the most wonderful lunch by myself at a tiny eatery called
Claudine. I truly savored every bite.
Here are my iPhone
instagram photos.
The view from my solo table.
A group of French-speaking senior citizens sat at the table beside me. When the young restaurant host spoke French with them, I got really excited about my meal to come.
Gnocchi Parisienne, braised beef cheeks, onion soubise, mint ($17).
Crazy good. Seriously. Light pillows with melt-in-your-mouth meat and a heavenly sauce.
Panna cotta, strawberries, basil, candied fennel ($7).
Not too sweet. Just tart enough. Fresh. Wondrous. Love love love.
The check.
I'm pretty sure I closed my eyes several times and said, "Mmm."
Go.
Looks delicious! And I'm sorry but I lol at the visual of you staring at that wall display as you eat solo. Not sure why, but I do.
ReplyDeleteBOTH THE DISHES LOOK AMAZING. I used to be afraid of it, but now I love solo dining and a book ... eating at your own pace. My only regreat is that I can't order more dishes ...
ReplyDeletethat gnocchi dish doesn't have one thing i don't love in it. mmm.
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