Sunday, November 26, 2006
Did your turkey die a natural death or a horrid death by Kramer? Did they cage it & make it listen to a Kramer rant? Did it die by pellet or bow & arrow or polonium 210 -- who killed the poor little beast? And what did they do with the feathers...make them into a headpiece? Well, I hope you stuffed yourself silly & are now zonked out on tryptophan...thank you turkeys for helping us celebrate our vast nation & blessings!
I celebrated with Zontar. He lives on a different planet...a nerd who went to law school & became brain-damaged. I sympathize. Getting to Sausalito & Poggio's is not easy. You must cross the "pre-fab" Golden Gate...yes, it was constructed originally in my Bethlehem Steel Pennsylvania 70 years ago. Soon to be named the Golden Google Bridge!
My advice: walk the 3 miles or so. You can return to SF by Golden Gate Transit (10;80) or better yet, the ferry to the Ferry Building. A great way to travel!
The 3-course traditional turkey dinner ($45 per person) was prepared by new chef extraordinnaire Peter McNee & crew. Walk along Bridgeway until you come to the Casa Madrona Hotel (410-332-7771;777 Bridgeway). Sausalito is reminiscent of a quiet seaport village on the Amalfi coast. Dark wood panels,marble baseboards & terra-cotta tiled floor greet you. Sit on the outdoor patio & let the water restore your bones from the walk.
The menu changes daily & choices reflect the Tuscan sensibilities. I'd skip the pricey turkey dinner (it was too bland) & go for the following:
1. Oak-grilled hereford natural NY strip steak (30);spit-roasted yogurt marinated chicken cooked with pancetta, brussel sprouts, dates (16).
2. A healthy alternative is the petrale sole, one of the best in Marin, & fisherman's stew.
3. Duck confit with persimmons, pomegranate, pear & spiced pecan salad was delicate & crunchy - perfectissimo. Don't share this one!
4. For dessert, try the pumpkin tart w/caramel cream or the spiced ginger/quince cake with vanilla bean gelato. A magnificent treat rich enough for two.
Wash it all down with a superb pinot noir from Marimar Russian Valley, 2000 (13.50) & you have the perfect retreat for our annual Turkey Day!
Bon Appetit!
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