Last night was very much the kind of swanky, big city, night on the town that one hopes for. An elegant dinner, followed by a great jazz show, and a decadent dessert to end the night.
For dinner we went to Bisou Bistro, an amazing restaurant in the Castro featuring French cuisine. It was a culinary delight. First of all, I like food porn. I like it when my plate looks pretty, it adds to the experience. And Bisou did a great job of plating their food. We had an appetizer of escargot which was given a rich flavor from a marrow sauce. For the entree, Ursa had oysters, and I had the lamb which was succulent. Together with a couple glasses of wine, it was a meal to remember.
After dinner we hopped on the metro and rode downtown to the new performance venue, SFJAZZ. Playing tonight was the Amina Figarova Sextet. The venue itself is worth note: The Joe Henderson Lab is one of the rooms on the lower level of SFJAZZ and is a perfect size for an intimate performance. It is surrounded by large glass windows which allow you to see the cityscape move by to the rhythm of the artists and really added to the show.
Originally from Azerbaijan, now relocated to New York City, Ms Figarova is an acclaimed pianist, who put on a great performance. Her band was also fantastic including her husband on the flute. Yes, you heard me right, the jazz flute. Straight up Ron Burgundy style with the mustache and all. I couldn't get the thought of Well Ferrell out of my head all night.
After the show we walked around the corner to Schulzies Bread Pudding. This establishment was featured on the hit TV show Shark Tank, and offers a variety of brilliantly flavored bread puddings served ice cream parlor style. What a great idea for a dessert place!
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