Explored a new Thai restaurant in Orem, Utah. This place used to be called Thai Bombay, but didn’t last long. We had heard that Pad Thai Siam was a good spot, so we checked it out.
Wow. Basil sauce amazingness.
If you go, get the Basil Sauce dish. You can try any number of meats with the sauce. We loved it with tofu and 3 stars of heat.
On a birthday weekend get away to Cedar City, we stopped at Don Miguel’s for lunch.
Klint had the appetizer plate with mini quesadillas, beef taquitos, loaded nachos. The guacamole was really creamy and had the right amount of spice. Salsa was chunky and had the right amount of onion and cilantro.
Jen had the chile verde burrito. The verde sauce was chunky and spicy, but not hot. Pork chunks were tender and moist. Really, how you want chile verde to taste.
The only problem was that everything was WAY over salted. Salsa, guacamole, chips, entrees, appetizers, rice, beans, etc. Everything was too salty. Couldn’t drink enough water to compensate for the sodium overload.
All-in-all, Don Miguel Mexican was okay, not amazing. If we’re back in Cedar City and looking for Mexican food again, we’ll probably go to a different restaurant.
If you find yourself in San Rafael, Marin County, CA, you should check out Picante Mexican restaurant. Here are a few our favorites:
Fish tacos
Picante chicken salad
The chips, salsa and guacamole are divine
The taste is authentic, right amount of spice, and snap. The service is quick and friendly. Totally check out Picante if you’re in Marin County and hungry for Mexican.
The most amazing beet salad, ever. If you ever find yourself in Marin County (north of San Francisco), head over to Il David in San Rafael, CA. It is a lovely mid sized restaurant and a great spot for lunch and dinner. The waiters are attentive just enough… not over bearing, but attentive.
With a great view of the Bay Bridge, Slanted Door at the restored Ferry Building in San Francisco is a fabulous Vietnamese inspired restaurant. I heard about the Slanted Door from my brother, who is lucky enough to live in San Francisco. I mentioned the restaurant to my Vietnamese Utah manicurist and even he had heard about Slanted Door… cool!
After a 5 mile run across the Golden Gate Bridge, my long time friend Sharon and I were hungry for something healthy and yummy. Off to Slanted Door we go!
Based on the crowds, we expected a long wait but were pleasantly surprised with a quick seat outside. The glass wall between the outdoor eating space and the pier walkway makes for a nice wind break, but didn’t obstruct the view… and views are always beautiful in San Francisco!
The service was perfect as the waiter came often enough, but not too often. When I’m out to lunch with a friend, I don’t want to be interrupted too often. Other than occasional water refills and random needs, I thought that their frequency of service was just right.
Lunch consisted of:
Amazing. Flavors were not too spicy. The vegetables were fresh and crisp. The sauces were complimentary. I can see why this restaurant is so popular. Next time you’re in San Francisco, I highly recommend that you check it out.
I can’t wait to try some other dishes at the Slanted Door again… and hopefully Klint will be with me next time!