Our favorite foodchick Melissa left for Japan this past weekend. We love you Melissa!!
Hey Francis, and welcome. I'm not completely gone (yet), so here's a great place I tried last month:
Zax A
Upon browsing the Chronicle's Top 100 Bay Area restaurant's list, I noticed a place that I pass all the time on Telegraph on the way to the highway. Zax Tavern is this nondescript restaurant a few blocks down from Parker (trust me, you know where it is) that has been consistently lauded by reviewers but is practically unknown by Cal students. The diners were mostly post-work professionals; we were the only young couple there. The menu featured items like grilled salmon, pork chops, scallion horseraddish mashed potatoes, sorbets, and amazing appetizers. They are known for their goat cheese soufle, which at around 8 dollars was creamy and delicious. Another famous appetizer is the warm duck-liver salad. YOU MUST GET THIS DISH. Mustard dressing, baby greens, bacon, duck liver, and a poached egg on top. Seriously heaven at $9.75. For the main course, I got one of their gourmet hamburgers ($10). Jason got the rack of lamb, a much better choice at $18. Zax features several tasty sounding desserts; try the blueberry pastry with vanilla ice cream ($6.50), a great way to end your meal.
I highly recommend this place- the food that we tried (including the free bread) was all quality.
Hey Francis, and welcome. I'm not completely gone (yet), so here's a great place I tried last month:
Zax A
Upon browsing the Chronicle's Top 100 Bay Area restaurant's list, I noticed a place that I pass all the time on Telegraph on the way to the highway. Zax Tavern is this nondescript restaurant a few blocks down from Parker (trust me, you know where it is) that has been consistently lauded by reviewers but is practically unknown by Cal students. The diners were mostly post-work professionals; we were the only young couple there. The menu featured items like grilled salmon, pork chops, scallion horseraddish mashed potatoes, sorbets, and amazing appetizers. They are known for their goat cheese soufle, which at around 8 dollars was creamy and delicious. Another famous appetizer is the warm duck-liver salad. YOU MUST GET THIS DISH. Mustard dressing, baby greens, bacon, duck liver, and a poached egg on top. Seriously heaven at $9.75. For the main course, I got one of their gourmet hamburgers ($10). Jason got the rack of lamb, a much better choice at $18. Zax features several tasty sounding desserts; try the blueberry pastry with vanilla ice cream ($6.50), a great way to end your meal.
I highly recommend this place- the food that we tried (including the free bread) was all quality.
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