Mother’s Day Brunch at the Elks Redwood City

May 7, 2010

If you are short on ideas for taking Mom out, you should try the Elks Lodge with “MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET IN THE BALLROOM”. They really put on a great spread…. Reservations are still needed and available. I have provided the menu for you. Happy Mother’s Day!

Seatings at 10.30 am and 1.00 pm

Assorted Homemade Pastries

Quote from Easter Brunch

“Best Croissant I ever had, even in France“

(Croissant, Pain au Chocolat, Pains au Raisins and Blueberry Muffins)

Assorted Breads…We bake our bread at the Lodge,(Rosemary Kalamata Olive Batard, Rustique Baguette, Fresh Baked Rolls)

Platters of Seasonal Fruit, Served with Ginger Maple Yogurt

Assorted Imported Cheeses, (Brie, Gouda, Petaluma Rouge et Noir)

Served with Candied Walnuts

Italian and Domestic Cold Cut Platters, (Garlic Sausage, Salami, Smoked Turkey)

Spring Tomato Caprese, Served with Fresh Mozzarella and Garden Basil

Caesar Salad, With Homemade Croutons and Parmesan

Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives and Vegetable Brunoise, Served with Pesto Dressing

Provencal Ratatouille Flourless Quiche

Scrambled Eggs , With Caramelized Onions

And Crème Fraiche

Crispy Bacon, Grilled Chicken Apple Sausage and Sausage Links

Fire Roasted Red Potatoes

French Toast, with Butter and Preserves

Grilled Vegetables

Lavish Dessert Cascade to include

New York Cheese Cake

Carrot Cake

Chocolate Mousse

Red Fruit Tart

Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Ice tea and Waters

Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee

An Assortment of Teas

ADULTS $26.95 per guest

CHILDREN (12 years old and under) $14 per guest

Service Charge and Sales Taxes will apply

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Afternoon Tea at Filoli

February 18, 2010

One of my most favorite experiences is being at Filoli. This time of year is especially welcome with all the bulbs coming up and the coming of Spring. What a great time to hike the trails, have lunch or enjoy the tea. This is a yearly tradition at Filoli. Enjoy delicious sandwiches, seasonal salads, scones with fresh lemon curd and pastries presented on linen tablecloths. Tea is served in our beautiful collection of china teacups, donated through the years by Filoli members and volunteers.

This popular Filoli tradition is perfect for meeting friends or small group events. Afternoon Tea takes place the fourth Wednesday of each month, February through October.* Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

Picture compliment of Filoli.

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San Carlos from Yelp! Go San Carlos…

December 3, 2009

: Image by Chris Blakeley via Flickr

The Good Eats Of San Carlos

San Carlos has been dubbed the “The City of Good Living” for a reason! It’s got a bustling downtown that still maintains a small-town feel and abounds with spots that tempt and tantalize the taste buds. Foodies rejoice, as this Weekly explores the diverse eateries on SC’s Laurel Street!

Amy B starts us off with some midday pastrami at The Refuge. “It’s like butter. It just melts into a tiny burst of heaven in your mouth. It’s got the proper proportions of sauerkraut and dressing. I am freakin’ picky about my rye bread too, but they’ve got it down pat!” Meanwhile, David P heads over to Gracie’s Delectables to gobble up their “extremely moist, fresh turkey sandwiches served on house-made oatmeal rolls.” And Dan B gets comfy at Mack’s BBQ, where the “pulled pork is perfection – tangy and tender with just the right amount of crispy bits. The cornbread was moist and crumbly; the beans had a hint of molasses and smokiness, plus nice little bits of onion. I overate, but it was worth it.” We bet it was!For an “outstanding” brunch, Richard H is all about Rumi: “The food is imaginative and very well delivered. We had the smoked salmon with poached eggs over potatoes and the short-rib hash. Wow!” Living up to its name, Spasso offers a truly enjoyable dining experience, causing Mace M to proclaim that “the specials are actually special, and delicious. There’s a reason we keep coming back, and you should join us.” Still, if you plan to go to Town, save room for the signature bread pudding, “one of the best” Tarra R has ever had: “The bread melted in my mouth and the caramel buttery sauce that accompanied it was dreamy.”Keeping things sugar-coated, you can always treat yourself to a cone at Cowabunga Creamery, where Art Agets scooped off his feet by the ooey gooey “rivers of chocolate fudge.” To further seduce your sweet tooth, blast off to Vanilla Moon Bakery, known for “the best cupcake on the Peninsula” in Patrick H’s book. In case you need more convincing, he informs us that “the owner was the former pastry chef at Chez Panisse.”

I am the very fortunate neighbor of some of these enterprises. YUM!