I was not planning on writing an entry for Pao Chow to post today (am still hammering out final details of my lengthier Credo entry to be posted later this week) but my dining experience deserves some quick attention. A number of friends have recommended that I test out Tataki, a sustainable sushi place [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Drinks’
Drink of the Week: Elderflower Royale Cocktail
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Cocktails, Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I first enjoyed this cocktail at a friend’s 30th birthday brunch in the Castro. The sweetness of the Elderflower complimented our host’s decadent alcohol-infused, granola-encrusted french toast. I doctored the original Chow.com recipe up a bit by adding sparkling ruby red grapefruit juice. It’s a great alternative to the regular weekend warrior mimosas. St-Germain elderflower [...]
Drink of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Sangria
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Continuing the Thanksgiving theme from yesterday’s Recipe of the Week posting (http://sftaoofpao.com/2009/11/19/recipe-of-the-week-apple-sausage-stuffing-a-la-pao/), is the Pao Sip Drink of the Week: Spiced Cranberry Sangria. The recipe comes to us from Latin chef, Jose Garces, and is also posted on Chow.com (http://www.chow.com/recipes/13694) The preparation is very easy and straightforward, and the fresh, tart flavors of cranberry and green [...]
Drink of the Week: Antica Formula and the Peto Martini
Posted in Cocktails, Pao Sip, Recipes, tagged Drinks, Pao Sip, Recipes on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I strongly believe an aperitif elevates almost any dining experience to new heights. What is an aperitif? It is an alcoholic beverage that stimulates your appetite for an upcoming meal. There are a wide range of aperitifs. During my first trip to France I was introduced to the aperitif known as Kir Royale – which consists [...]
