On my way to dinner, I stopped in at the Great Overland Book Company on Judah and 9th and bought a $1 Mistress of Spices and a super cheap copy of Gertrude Stein's A Novel of Thank You. After seeing the Stein exhibit at the SF MoMA, I was inspired to read one of her books from the time period focused on in the show. The book shop's owner was incredibly friendly and someone I'll enjoy visiting at the store in the future. And, I will go again... Probably too much, especially since I vowed not to buy any books until I gave the same amount away. I am giving away two recent reads but, I also have two books coming from QPB since I neglected to opt out of the automatic order for June. Again.
Anyway, Fresca is a restaurant I've wanted to go to for years, now, and yet haven't (so many restaurants so little time!). But, Pasion, its sister restaurant in the Inner Sunset has brought the yummy Latin flavors to me. My old roommate and I headed here after work, this evening. Apparently, Thursday is a good night to go since one of the sous chefs from Fresca is there helping prep and serving his infamous jello shots to patrons.
We met up at 6:00 and it was the perfect time to go as there was not a wait and we were able to get the prime spot in the window, allowing us to enjoy the long summer evening. We ordered a side of fried plantains as our appetizer, which was incredible, as always. You can't really go wrong with sweet plantain goodness. I ordered the vaca encebollada, a roasted pepper wrapped New York steak with yuca fries and chimichurri. Oh my goodness, that is good! If I ate fish, I would have ordered the ceviche but, my companion did on our behalf. She said the trio she chose for her main dish was lip-smacking good aside from one which had vanilla in it. The neighbor who raved about this place the week prior as I stood reading the menu was not lying when she said the food was delicious. I'll be back again!
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