The Tipsy Pig, 2231 Chestnut, The Marina (EOPB)

                                                                                                              
Rosalie and I blogged our first American Gastro Pub!   Located in the heart of The Marina, this Pub has not been a secret to food experts like Michael Bauer, who sings it's praises.


The "Tipsy Pig" is a real bar and a full restaurant.  It has an additional seating area in the back of the pub, which provides a more quiet "library" atmosphere and there's a large outdoor patio.  What a great spot to enjoy this pub fare, especially when the sun shines in San Francisco.

This place is famous for it's mac & cheese (the secret here is that the sauce is tossed at the end with the pasta, not baked .... oh ....... and of course a little bacon is tossed in as well).  The Pot Pies and Pulled Pork Sliders are among their claim-to-fame, but Rosalie and I went off the beaten path and were not disappointed with our choices.


Our staff Photographer ordered the Pulled Pork sandwich with BBQ sauce and Sweet Potato Fries. I ordered the Fried Chicken sandwich topped with creamy slaw and BBQ sauce and Tater Tots on the side.  I also tried one of the waiter's "draft beer" selections and found it delish..........as well!!!!!!!!

 

                                                       

Rosalie and I thoroughly enjoyed our Gastro Pub experience and further enjoyed the very reasonably priced bill (delivered to the table in an old library book).

The "Tipsy Pig" has fabdelish fare, casual (yet attentive) service and a lovely young hostess that makes sure you're seated comfortably.  Add to that ................. delish "All-American" comfort food, unique bar selections, and a friendly pub atmosphere and you have a fab dining experience!  OMG!

The "Tipsy Pig" gets two thumbs-up from these very "full" bloggers and it's "easy on the pocketbook"!!
Happy Halloween!

 

 



Lovejoy's Tea Room, 1351 Church Street, Noe Valley (EOPB)

Rosalie and I decided to add a new twist to our food blog, with a visit to "Lovejoy's" in Noe Valley.  "LoveJoy's Tea Room" is an eclectic, English-style spot for tea and crumpets that you've only read about in some Agatha Christie novel.  You almost expect to see Miss Marple sitting at the table next to you, buttering her scone.

Although this is not "The Plaza", it's a cozy, quirky, little tea room with excellent service and fabdelish fare.  You are welcomed and treated like royalty and really are transported to another place and time.
"Stuffed" with English memorabilia and antique furnishings, "Lovejoy's" is far from "stuffy".  It seems to embrace and cater to the blended cultures of San Francisco.
The restaurant was inspired many years ago by a novel about an antique dealer, which explains not only the very eclectic, antique decor, but also "Lovejoy's Attic" shop that is located directly across the street.


 

Rosalie and I ordered the Queen's tea which was fabdelish!!!!!!!!!  Served on a traditional English silver, tiered tray, we feasted on warm homemade scones with preserves and Devon cream.  We indulged in hot delicate crumpets with lemon curd and enjoyed an assortment of fresh fruit crowned with delish.............black figs.  There were two different salads that were a great accompaniment to the finger sandwiches, of which our favorite were the "pear and Stilton".  OMG!!!!!
Our server ensured our teapot was always full and ended our English feast with Petit Fours and shortbread tea biscuits.

Okay, we can explain why there are NO pictures of the fadelish fare described in this "food" blog.  Rosalie and I swooped in on that spread like those "chicken" pigeons at Sausalito's "Fish".  By the time we realized we'd forgotten to even snap one shot, most of the fare was no longer on the tray.  Perhaps this was our way of piquing your interest and urging you to run to Noe Valley to actually see what we're talking about here.  We really hope you do, because "Lovejoy's Tea" is very unique and very delish! 

Our staff photographer is currently running a contest for the best submission of the "Lovejoy Queen's Tea", before it is inhaled.  Please submit all entries to the "comments" section at the bottom of this post.

Thank you for your understanding.  We were hungry.

Ann "Staff writer & Good Eater"
Rosalie "Staff Photographer & Good Eater "

Fish, 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito (BDYW)

 

 

Rosalie and I are "back on the road again!"



We'll try to make up for our 4 month hiatus with some unique and candid reviews on our "food blog finds".

"Fish" is not a secret.  It is, in fact, a very popular, casual, fresh-fish eatery, located on the water in Sausalito.

"Fish" has been reviewed by many, even Zaget rated, and 99% of what you read gives this spot high praise............................................but, quess which two ex-PI (private investigator) bloggers were sorely disapointed by "Fish"!

Famous for their crab roll, ceviche, creative sandwich combinations and all things organic & fresh to boot, "Fish" gets you on the hook.  Unfortunately the prices may make you swim away from this very casual picnic table eatery.

 

Our staff photographer ordered the crab roll and I had the "special", a BLT (bacon, lettuce & trout) sandwich.  If their fish speaks to quality, then their fries speak to quantity!
As reported by other food bloggers, critics and tourists, the servings are huge!

Back to the fish .............. Rosalie's sandwich was dry and mine was soggy.  The fries were boring and the prices were high.  The only thing that was more disappointing was being swarmed by pigeons, seagulls and large black crows that are ready to swoop in as soon as you leave your table.  The dirty-dish tubs that reside on the patio, make a perfect perch for these very well-fed birds.  (Honestly, some were the size of small chickens!)

Yes, Im' afraid Rosalie and I did not find "Fish" fabdelish!
We really thought it was "for the birds" ................................
Look at it this way, we just saved you a small fortune! 
Don't worry!  There are many more great finds in our future, that will have great food, a unique vibe and still be easy on the pocketbook.