Cafe Claude

Impromptu romantic dinners are a perk of living in SF. We're not much for prescribed nights out like Valentine's Day or even birthdays, but when the mood strikes us it's nice to have the entire city at our feet.

Tonight, J suggested we head to Cafe Claude in Claude Alley. The outdoor tables were all empty, but the alley was still charming with its dim lights and sidewalk umbrellas.

We shared a pate plate, which turned out to be quite a generous portion! Our favorite was the rabbit, which was very peppery. 

As the hungrier diner tonight, I ate the almond trout with string beans and potatoes in lemon butter sauce. Deliciously rich and tender, this filled me right up.

J kept it light and healthy with Cafe Claude's very popular endive salad. This salad might have just changed my mind forever! I've always thought endives were convenient scoop-shaped vegetables, but these were actually a flavorful salad green in their own right! They were crunchy and sweet, and paired nicely with bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese. Total bill for our meal was just shy of $60. Not cheap, but not bad for a brief breath of civilization until our home comes together (fingers crossed; it should be soon!)