Ahrie visited the bay area for a little bit during the weeks before school, and I met up with her and Danielle for a day. Here's a dinner at Baker Street Bistro.
potato leek soup
beef cheek with parsnip puree
chocolate mousse
I hadn't been to this place for probably a couple years (before I went to college). Baker Street Bistro is the definition of a small neighborhood French joint: friendly, laid-back, reliable, and consistent. It's been around for a long time, and I must say it is probably one of the best values in the city. The 3 items I had were part of a prix fixe special for a mere $14.50. For a good proper 3 course dinner and excellent food, that kind of price is hard to beat. The soup was very solid, and I pretty much licked the bowl clean using some bread. The beef cheek was amazingly tender and flavorful, and the parsnip definitely added some kick. I kinda forgot what a parsnip was when I saw it. It must have been a long time since I've had it, but the horseradishy taste was a nice complement to the beef. The chocolate mousse was okay, but a little too sweet for my taste. Do note that the place is a great deal even when you order a la carte - most of the mains are around $11 or $12. For lunch, it's an even more amazing deal.
potato leek soup
beef cheek with parsnip puree
chocolate mousse
I hadn't been to this place for probably a couple years (before I went to college). Baker Street Bistro is the definition of a small neighborhood French joint: friendly, laid-back, reliable, and consistent. It's been around for a long time, and I must say it is probably one of the best values in the city. The 3 items I had were part of a prix fixe special for a mere $14.50. For a good proper 3 course dinner and excellent food, that kind of price is hard to beat. The soup was very solid, and I pretty much licked the bowl clean using some bread. The beef cheek was amazingly tender and flavorful, and the parsnip definitely added some kick. I kinda forgot what a parsnip was when I saw it. It must have been a long time since I've had it, but the horseradishy taste was a nice complement to the beef. The chocolate mousse was okay, but a little too sweet for my taste. Do note that the place is a great deal even when you order a la carte - most of the mains are around $11 or $12. For lunch, it's an even more amazing deal.