California Modern

F21 top & jacket, J Brand jeans, Kelsi Dagger booties, Givenchy bag

Sea Dew Collins - rosemary infused Stolichnaya vodka, Punt E Mes vermouth, lemon

Chanterelle Stew - 60° egg, roasted onion jam, potato foam

In my last post I mentioned that San Diego is in the midst of Restaurant Week. 

That's pretty much a holiday in my eyes. 

A multi-day holiday,

filled with dining deals up the wazoo.

A few days ago,

we celebrated the husband's birthday at Flemings,

which was just so-so.

It was just... 

I don't know,

boring. 

Yeah, the steak was good, 

but that's about it. 

Just a little piece of tender filet minion in the middle of a boring plate. 

Sad sight. 

Well,

whatever creative juices I was missing at Flemings,

were definitely made up for last night. 

The husband and I visited Georges at the Cove, California Modern.

It. Was. Glorious. 

Now I know the picture directly above this text doesn't look too impressive..

What IS that?

Right? 

I know. 

It was one of those instances when no matter how hard I tried I couldn't capture the exquisite taste that was in my mouth onto my camera. 

But please take my word for it,

when I tell you that it was probably my favorite dish of the night.

Of course everything else was amazing as well.... 

This.

This is what I earn for when I dine out.

Creativity and flavor. 

The presentation is just a cherry on top. 

Grilled Sardines - winter tabbouleh, pomegranate, yogurt

Prime Hanger Steak

Braised Lamb Shank - butternut squash risotto, sweet onion raisin relish, feta salsa verde

Chino Farms Carrot Cake - tangerine bubbles, salted pepitas, vanilla creameux, ginger florentine, candied carrots, marinated pears

Sneaky George...

just snuck onto the number one spot 

on my list of favorite dining establishments.

Bravo.