Mission, San Francisco
Chef: Arthur Wall
Situated on a popular corner in the heart of Mission, Garçon offers a traditional bistro fare in a casual dining atmosphere with an edgy interior features.
Energetic crowd
A nice selection of wine
Pouilly Fuisse, Jean-Charles Pivot, 2008
Rose
Côtes De Provence, Château D’Esclans, ‘’Whispering Angel’’, 2009
Excellent baguette with soft silky butter
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Il faut manger pour vivre, et non pas vivre pour manger.
Eat to live, don't live to eat.
Love it - he was going around entertaining guests
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Squid ink risotto, sautéed bay shrimp, sunchoke, basil, lobster emulsion, lemon confit
This was very rich in taste and insanely good.
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Pan seared sonoma foie gras, pomegranate, celery root puree, toasted brioche
Soft, smooth and silky rich foie gras. Definitely well executed.
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Steak frites” marinated &grilled hanger steak, truffle butter, pommes frites, watercress
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38 north duck : breast &confit leg, kale, hearts &liver “dirty rice”, caramelized parsnips, natural jus
Plus a slice of seared foie gras
Smooth, fat and rich
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Caramelized veal sweetbreads, grilled mushrooms, pomme puree, capers, lemon-brown butter
The sweetbread was soft and gelatinous, which slowly brings out the flavor as we savor it with the grilled mushrooms and puree.
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Truffle oil pommes frite
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My usual hot water at the end of the meal with a slice of lemon
Food: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★★☆
Ambiance: ★★★☆☆
Presentation: ★★★☆☆
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