Quattro

RV bought this Travelzoo deal for dinner at Quattro, so we decided to try it this weekend. Reviews in Yelp is so-so, so we don't have big expectations. 

The restaurant is located inside Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. The hotel is really nice and I love the decor inside the restaurant. It's very casual with some big TVs  around the restaurant.

The voucher we have includes 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 desserts and 2 glasses of sparkling wine for both of us. After ordering, the server served us breads; one is kinda' garlic-ky and the other is just a plain white bread.

My appetizer is the veal carpaccio. I don't usually like rare meats, but this one is slightly cooked and tasted okay, so I enjoyed it.

RV got the seafood salad. This definitely tasted better! But RV said it tasted like airlines foods ("__")'

For entrees we got rib eye and grouper. The foods are just okay. I wish both have more seasonings, but it's not that bad.

My favorites were the desserts! RV loved the desserts too! We got tiramisu and italian donuts with dark chocolate and salty caramel dippings. *love*

Bottom line, we don't think we're coming back. It's too pricey for the kind of foods we got. I heard they have Sunday Supper deal which is better deal than the Travelzoo coupon, so if you want to try eating here, that might be a good option for you.

Nail of the week and everything else

This week I decided to try one of the NYX polishes that I got. I'm so excited to try the Bermuda Triangle. It looks gorgeous in the bottle and it looks even better on my nails!

NYX Girl Bermuda Triangle...

...with the nail art that I just bought as well

RV is going back to Indo for 2 weeks last weekend, so we had lunch together on Friday. There's so many restaurants I want to try in downtown Mt. View and for this time, I picked Vaso Azzurro. I was really excited to eat there because of all the rave reviews, but it was pretty disappointing. The foods are bland and we ended up spending $50 for lunch!

fried calamari

Buccatini Al Salmone Affumicato

Scallopini Di Vitello Alla Marsala

And at last, here's random pics of Whiskey looking bored...

Albert's Birthday and Farewell

Starting with lunch @ Bill's Cafe in Willow Glen, San Jose...

montecristo

Bread Pudding French Toast

Portobello Benedict

And ending with dinner @ Umami in San Francisco!!

the birthday cake

Ahi "poke" taco

Meyer Ranch Beef Short Rib

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Assorted sushis

Miso-glazed Black Cod

Pork Belly Buns

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Chicken & Shitake Potstickers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALBERT!

WE WISH YOU THE VERY BEST ON YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE BACK IN INDO :)

Tamarine Palo Alto, CA

We had dinner at Tamarine in Palo Alto last weekend for my friend's birthday . I was surprised to see that the place was not as packed as it was before when I first came there last year. As you can see from the pictures, we were definitely having carbs overloads! For some reason, we ordered so many carbs and few proteins. I don't usually drink alcoholic drinks, but I remembered last time they have a great Mango Mojito, so I ordered that and it's as delish as I remembered it :) The foods are pretty good overall! We were really full by the end of the meals and we didn't have a chance to order desserts. Here comes the good part...food pictures!

Sambal Chili Swordfish

Shaking Beef

Clay Pot Cod

Crab & Garlic Noodles

Sweet Potato Fries

Garlic Noodle

Garlic Fried Rice

Empress Rice

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Tamarine Taste(Taro Root Rolls, Tea Leaf Beef, Shrimp Spring Rolls & Papaya Salad)

My drink! Mango Mojito

2011 Anniversary

It's my 5th anniversary with the BF last week, but since my family was here, we postponed the celebration to this weekend. BF gave me my anniversary gift a month early before my family came and roses couple of days ago. I must say this is the best anniversary I've ever had!

BF made a reservation at La Folie in SF. I don't know why for the past 3 years, we always end up in a French restaurant for our anniversary. This one is our favorite one compared to the other French restaurants we went to! We both took the 4 course dinner and everything was perfect! The taste is good and the presentation is beautiful.

Amuse Bouche: Hamachi with aioli sauce and potato chip

Amuse Bouche: Corn soup with half-cooked egg

My 1st course: Sautéed Burgundy Snails, in Pernod Lemon Butter, Parsley, Bone Marrow Gratin

BF's first course: “Tasting of Passot Roe”, Sea of Cortez Diver Scallop Ceviche, Hiramasa Yellowtail Sashimi, and Kusshi Oyster

My 2nd course: Lobster and Mushroom Risotto, with Leeks and Lobster Broth

BF's 2nd course: Pan Seared Daurade , on Provençale Vegetables, Lobster Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Sea Urchin Broth

My 3rd course: Rôti of Quail and Squab, stuffed with Mushrooms, Wrapped in Crispy Potato Strings, Truffled Jus

BF's 3rd course: Roasted Emigh Farms Lamb Rack, with Butter Beans and Chorizo, Taggiasca Olive Lamb Jus

Palate cleanser: Strawberry soup with pistachio sprinkles

My 4th course: Organic Strawberries and Valrhona Chocolate Bread Pudding, Basil-Olive Oil Ice Cream, Champagne Sabayon

BF's 4th course: Warm Edam Cheese Soufflé, with Fromage Blanc Sorbet, Crispy Bacon, White Sesame Tuile

Complimentary Petit Four

This restaurant does not disappoint! We already planned to come back some time later. I couldn't say which one is my favorite as everything taste really good! If you're in SF, definitely try La Folie! Highly recommended.

Anyway, are you ready for my gift reveal? I've been using it since BF gave it to me, but I just haven't posted it here. Here you go..

Hermes Constance Belt Kit - Orange/Rouge Garrance w/ GHW

Until next time!! :)