It is funny how certain foods from certain places just stick in your memory. The last few days in Seattle have been cold and rainy, and a warm bowl of polenta with Parmesan from Zuni Cafe in San Francisco keeps popping into my mind. The large bowl of polenta topped with large pieces of fresh cracked black pepper is one of the most comforting & satisfying things I have ever eaten. Plus, I love the simplicity of it. If you don’t know Zuni, please let me introduce you. It is located on Market Street, a quick taxi ride from the city center. I know that taxi cab ride well. I have been going to San Francisco each year for buying trips for at least the last 15 years. There has never been a time I have been in San Francisco that I have not had a meal at Zuni. It is a non pretentious, incredibly comfortable place to sit and watch the world stroll by. I have never had a single item that did not knock my socks off. Everything is simply prepared, but prepared incredibly well. I have had pork chops there that were close to a religious experience. The roast chicken for two is always worth the wait.
Some people take photos of landmark sights when they visit places–I take photos of the amazing things I have eaten. Looking at this overflowing plate of shoestring potatoes just makes me happy. Many times I eat there solo, as I am ending my trip, and am then heading to the airport. TPS and I have celebrated special occasions there. If I love a place, I keep going back. Zuni is just that kind of place. www.zunicafe.com
Mr. W., you must stop with the food and beverage posts!!! It took me nearly an hour to talk myself out of an impromptu trip over the mountains yesterday to indulge in the Orange Grove tea….and now with the Zuni Love! With autumn peeking in the windows here the wonderful polenta with Parmesan would be a welcome comfort. Now quickly, back to things we can see and hear!
Hi Mary! Orange Grove tea alongside a bowl of polenta sounds great too. Happy you are liking the posts. Plenty more to see and hear coming too:). Best, Ted