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Boulevard

One Mission St. 
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-6084
fax (415) 495-2936
blvd@sirus.com

Melinda and I went here for one of our bi-monthly dinners mainly because I walk by it every day and was kind of curious about the cuisine.

It's this cute little restaurant with a view of the Bay Bridge. Art Nouveau decor. Very turn of the century Paris. Moulin Rouge, Cafes on the Left Bank. I particularly liked the peacock theme.

But anyway, the food. I had a duck with carmelized onions and cherries with rache (spinach). It was pretty good, although if I may say not quite what I would expect for the price. If I pay over $20 for a plate, I expect extastic delight, not pretty good. However, there you go. 

I think Melinda enjoyed her pork chops a bit more. 

We shared a chocolate mouse which came with several amuse bouches on the side (carmelized cream, cookies, etc). This was incredible. Sweetly rich, without being overpowering.

Venezia

1799 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 849-4681

Crystal and I met Kevin and other friends here for Kevin's graduation dinner.

This is a great Italian restaurant not too far from the university (although it is too far to walk) and I'd recommend a reservation for most nights, especially the weekend, because it's very popular.

The food. The group shared appetizers of antipasto and fried calimari, both delicious. I had an extremely generous portion of duck livers in a wonderful brown sauce with mushrooms which I couldn't finish even though it was very yummy. They had a nice wine selection and I enjoyed the Italian red that I ordered with dinner.

We skipped dessert although the choices had my mouth watering. I've always enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere at this fine establishment. For more information on prices and selections, see their webpage at www.caffevenezia.com.

If you're looking for great Italian in the East Bay, go to Venezia.

 
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