4 Chicks & A Restaurant

August 23, 2012: Stephanie's pick. We had such a fantastic time and this R. Club.  Into our 7th year, we know each other so well, and have been through SO many life changes together.  We are really fortunate to still all be together, keeping up this tradition.  Whilst many others have failed, SF Restaurant Club lives on....I just love it! In the heart of SOMA, over a meal of batter fried green beans (Yummm!), heirloom tomato salad, truffled squash blossom flatbread (delish), and homemade pasta (for 3 of us), and a fine bottle of syrah (thank you, Jarrod), we shared our lives' current events, our hopes for the future, the ups and the downs, and we of course love and support each other so much, it made my heart feel like it was bursting when I got home that night. I realize this is a sappier blog - can't help it :)

July 12, 2012: Dionne's pick. This was a fun pick by Dionne and we had Amy Peterson as our "special guest."  The food and menu were definitely stretching out on a limb, with some interesting combination of flavors.  I think we liked, but didn't love, the food.  But of course, the company was wonderful and that's what it's primarily about!  Love these gals :) Original photo of Bar Tartine expired, but here is one of me in July 2012! Lol. 

t had been too long since we've met!  Finally, for 2012 we kicked off the year (in April - eek) at Piccino. Great pizza, casual, good food.  We ventured out to the Dogpatch.  That was a first.  This was Gail's pick, but unfortunately, she couldn't make it, so Julia, Steph, and Dionne shared stories & a good meal! again, photo has expired but here are my kids in May 2012 I

October 28, 2011: Julia's pick. Once again, photo expired but here is the Jayne family in october 2011!

Sept 9, 2011. We ate everything on the menu, and everything was delicious!! Hayes Valley is fabulous. Dionne's pick. Gail's first R. Club since having Nicholas!

Yes, we did a repeat! But for good reason - Steph finally found her old gift certificate! We couldn't turn down $200 off our meal. It was as tasty as the first time around. This was Gail's last hurrah pre-baby! Steph's pick: May 21, 2011.

Gitane was a lovely Mediterranean/French/African (?) cuisine. My ribs were up there with the best I've had - sticky sweet, and a large portion. Bacon bonbons were also pretty damn good. For dessert, beignets with "naughty cream" were definitely naughty good. This was Julia's pick - and the first to start off 2011. I loved the chandeliers and decore at this Union Square spot. This starts off year SIX of Restaurant Club!!! All 4 original members still hanging in there. Now, Gail is married & pregnant (due in June). Steph is in a serious relationship with Clay. xo.