A whole Dungeness crab ($15) at Sabella & La Torre in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.
Friday night was a seafood throwdown in Wheeling, Illinois at the famous Bob Chinn's Crab House. We ordered: one big serving of piping hot New England Clam Chowder in a bowl ($8.50); a dozen oysters ($13) with their complimentary garlic rolls; three perfectly steamed select Alaskan "red" King crab legs (20oz, $61) with fried pork rice; and three seasoned South African lobster tails (3oz per tail, $35). All shared between three hungry family members.
Woke up to two pancakes waiting for me! Pancakes made with Bob's Red Mill organic 7 grain pancake + waffle whole grain mix ($4 for a bag) with extra flaxseed meal ($4 a bag).
Tonight's meal: striploin steak from Laurence Mate ($8 per lb), collard greens ($4) with grilled onions and mushrooms ($3), and a farm egg ($4 a dozen).
Prepping spices, ginger, and garlic for a big Indian dinner on Saturday night.
Prepping spices, ginger, and garlic for a big Indian dinner on Saturday night.
A vegetarian, egg white omelet with sauteed vegetables, chipotle peppers + goat cheese ($9.50) for both me and Drew. The Bloody Mary was for Monika ($8).
Wanting to sink my teeth into some fresh seafood, I chose the mayo-based lobster roll ($18) from Fish in NYC. After my first bite, I quickly learned that I happen to prefer butter only. Oh, well. Call me a purist.
Smoked meat sandwich ($12) and matzoh ball soup ($8) in Boerum Hill.
Spinach, radish, and grapefruit salad with a split, grilled lobster tail ($14 on accidental sale).
Homemade pasta noodles ($5) + braised lamb ($15). Happy new year epicureans!
