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Dining at Michelin 3-Star in San Francisco

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One of the surprising differences between Los Angeles, where we are visiting next month, and San Francisco, where we often go from Sacramento a few times every year, are the restaurants. The last time I looked, there are not any 3-star Michelin restaurants in Los Angeles. There might not be any 1-star, come to think about it.

But San Francisco is loaded with top-rated restaurants. I had been trying to choose between Quince and Saison for our trip last weekend. Quince made it easy for me. They were booked for a private event the evening of October 13th. You can read more in my personal blog and see all of the photographs today at this link: Tasting Menu at Michelin 3-Star Saison in San Francisco.

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Elizabeth Weintraub is co-partner of Weintraub & Wallace Team of Top Producing Realtors, an author, home buying expert at The Balance, a Land Park resident, and a veteran real estate agent who specializes in older, classic homes in Land Park, Curtis Park, Midtown, Carmichael and East Sacramento, as well as tract homes in Elk Grove, Natomas, Roseville and Lincoln. Call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759. Put our combined 80 years of real estate experience to work for you. Broker-Associate at RE/MAX Gold. DRE License # 00697006.

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Elizabeth -- have I ever told you I love your writing style?  Well, it bears repeating...great review of Saison.  I remember a few years ago when I was out with my parents, sister and brother-in-law for a special dinner and I ordered a beet appetizer -- my Mom said -- you don't like beets, do you?  Yes, I do once I discovered they don't always come out of a can.

When are you scheduled to visit Quince?  

Oct 16, 2017 08:55 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Michael Jacobs Oh, flattery will get you everywhere in life you know, LOL. Although I can admit to eating beets straight from the can with a fork. Spinach in a can, too. Granted, there are tastier versions but canned is not that bad.

We don't have a scheduled date for Quince. Perhaps another year.

Oct 16, 2017 09:08 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Elizabeth... I always enjoyed selecting restaurants in Europe when we lived there from the Guide Michelin when we travelled. In fact, I think I still have my Guide from the late 1980's. Might be interesting to compare a current one to those from 30 years ago.

Oct 16, 2017 10:09 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Elizabeth,

Some of my foodie friends are of the opinion that outside of France, Michelin guides are useless. We made the colossal mistake of dining at one in Florence and it was horrid.   The reason Michelin snubbed LA after 2016, according to those in the know, is that LA is casual and one can go to the best of restaurants without without ties and fancy dresses...  Glad you enjoyed your dinner at Saison.  And that urchin comes from our Santa Barbara waters.  A large number of them are sent to Japan.  A

Oct 16, 2017 12:27 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents , You may have missed your calling with such a wonderful review!  

Oct 16, 2017 02:16 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Nina Hollander There is a revolt, of sorts, going on with a few elite Michelin star restaurants, just like LA. Some chefs don't want somebody else telling them what hoops to jump through or how high.

Oct 16, 2017 03:51 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Hello Ron and Alexandra Seigel Yes, I have heard that sentiment before but I disagree. Of course Michelin is well regarded in France but it's also right on the nose in major US metro areas.

As for Los Angeles, I've heard the reason for the departure was apathy, lack of interest from natives. It's not due to attire, LOL. San Francisco patrons often wear jeans to 3-star restaurants. It's very casual . . . due to the tech industry.

Oct 16, 2017 03:55 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Yes but you notice he left. :)

Oct 18, 2017 07:43 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Sorry,


But I disagree, I think that Los Angeles has a great food scene, and has gotten raves from some of the best foodies around.  It is where Thomas Keller began his career at checkers.  A

Oct 16, 2017 04:11 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Hi Sheri Sperry - MCNE® So glad you enjoyed it.

Oct 16, 2017 03:56 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Elizabeth... I'll admit to taking reviews with a very big grain of salt. One of the worst dining experiences we ever had in Charlotte was at one of the highest rated restaurants. (That's how I feel about movie reviews, too.)

Oct 17, 2017 04:06 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Elizabeth. I hope you enjoy your meal. I love a good place with stars or just a reliable joint.

Oct 17, 2017 07:38 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Do you remember awhile back when you suggested I watch a few episodes of "Grace and Frankie"?  Well, I had been putting it off until I was so sick of political news and needed a respite.  So, about a week ago, I began with Season 1.  I watched all 13 episodes.  Then it was on to Season 2.  I think it is around episode 12 that Grace and Frankie come up with the idea to start their little business. 

Now, I know you are sitting there wondering what all that has to do with this post of your's.  It has to do with the picture above.  I'm looking at those two things on the two plates near the right side of the photo.  What the heck are those?  As near as I can tell, they may be something that Grace and Frankie sold the chefs at Saison.  But, I don't believe they belong on a dinner plate!

Oct 18, 2017 02:12 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Nina Hollander This is why you need to develop the sources from which you obtain your information. Everybody has an opinion. Some people's opinions are better than others.

Oct 18, 2017 07:44 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Sheila Anderson Yes, I hear you, my husband would have been just as happy at the Thai place around the corner. Just ask him.

Oct 18, 2017 07:46 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Elizabeth... what's that expression? "Everyone's a critic." I stopped listening to the opinions of people I don't know a long time ago. Prefer to check things out for myself and draw my own conclusions.

Oct 18, 2017 07:46 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

What's that expression, Nina? You can learn from somebody else's mistakes or you can learn from your own? Heh, heh.

Oct 18, 2017 07:48 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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See, Myrl Jeffcoat I knew you would like Gracie and Frankie. Inspirational role models, I tell ya, LOL. Those things are bones so you're close.

Oct 18, 2017 07:47 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I see a little of you and me in Grace and Frankie, Elizabeth.  We have yet to spend any time together that mischief didn't occur!

Oct 18, 2017 04:14 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

That is true, Myrl. Although I'm gonna let you be Grace. I suspect I'm a bit wilder than you. Have you ever been in jail? I don't think so.

Oct 18, 2017 06:48 PM
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