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Default Upcoming trip to Cal-ee-forn-ee-a: input needed

notbob > wrote:

>On 2010-04-16, Don Martinich > wrote:


>> I second the Tadich suggestion. Get the broiled Pacific halibut....


>Geez, how dull can you get!?
>
>If you're gonna pay the big bucks to experience SFs oldest restaurant, at
>least get something historically accurate, namely the state's oldest gourmet
>meal, the Hangtown Fry. How often do you get to experience a 160 yr
>old classic meal?


>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangtown_fry


Problem here is Tadich, in my experience, does not seem to
fry seafood particularly well.

The atmosphere at Tadich can be bustling and upbeat. Some of the food
is sometimes really good. I think you have better overall odds at
either Hayes Street Grill, or Sea Salt...


Steve