home stretch

Given that we've entered the final days as just the two of us (t-minus 4 weeks!), Stefan and I have been trying to do all sorts of things we think may not happen quite as frequently once we've got a third family member in the picture.

Like fancy dinners out at hot new San Francisco restaurants.

With CFA studying, then lots of work, and then loads of traveling (Stefan more than me), we haven't had much time to check out San Francisco's new culinary offerings.  But last Thursday, Stefan told me to get dressed up in my finest before he whisked me off on a surprise date at a mystery spot.

Obligatory belly shot in baby's room pre-dinner:

We headed to aveline, which opened in early June and is spearheaded by Chef Casey Thompson, Season Three Top Chef Finalist.   

The interior was fresh and modern, yet welcoming, with an open kitchen so you could see exactly how the magic happened.

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I went for the vegetable garden... 

which actually looked like a vegetable garden

(the turtle bean, chicory soil was weird but oh-so good)

...and Stefan went for the avocado to start.

which came with an avocado ice cream - 

again: weird, but delish

Then we both opted for Sea Bass as mains, which - I must say - was a total slam-dunk.  Melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that you definitely don't want to end.

Hopefully we'll have a few more of these before Baby Fischer decides to join us for the fun!

xoxo

KK