600 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
http://www.tartinebakery.com/
I have no idea why it has taken us so long to eat here but now that I've had a taste, Tartine definitely makes it on-to our list, along with Golden Bakery, Philz Coffe and The House, as recommended must-eats when visiting San Francisco.
1. Quiche - Made with creme fraiche, ham and buttery crust. I wish there was a higher crust-to-egg ratio. While delicious, the Bouchon quiche is still the running favorite.
2. Morning Bun - Recommended by every single person that knows and loves Tartine. The bun is made from a croissant dough base, with a crispy, sugary outer layer and a soft, buttery interior. The faint orange citrus flavor makes the bread even more yummy. I was suprised this recipe was left out of the Tartine cookbook (I managed to score a 50% discount off the book during our last visit to the Williams-Sonoma outlet on the way to Las Vegas). However, you can easily find the recipe here if you are craving the morning bun. There's no denying its popularity - they were flying off the trays.
3. Rocher with cocoa nibs - Dessert for breakfast? Of course! I normally don't like to eat meringues - too sweet for my taste but I am now a believer, having had Tartine's version. A crispy shell with a chewy interior - a great combination of textures (I prefer my French macarons the same way). When I eat something yummy, the first thing I do is google and try to find the recipe. You can make these Rochers at home - the recipe is super simple.
4. Croque Monsieur - We had to make sure we had something savory to counter all the breakfast sweets. This open-faced sandwich was just as delicious - with ham and gruyere cheese piled on top of a big thick slice of artisan bread and a creamy bechamel sauce. It came with pickled carrots that helped keep richness of the sandwich from being too overwhelming.
5. Bread Pudding - Brioche bread soaked in a custard with drizzles of caramel sauce. This was another popular recommendation from fellow foodies. I'm not sure how this can be classified as a breakfast item but it sure was delicious. The fresh tart fruits on top were a nice addition and helped curb the richness of the custard. You can also try making this at home.
Their fresh baked breads are also a big favorite and apparently, the lines are out the door and around the block when 5PM rolls around (they only sell their breads starting at 5PM every day). If it's anything like the bread used for the Croque Monsieur, you can bet Iwe'll be waiting in that line the next time we visit San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA 94110
http://www.tartinebakery.com/
I have no idea why it has taken us so long to eat here but now that I've had a taste, Tartine definitely makes it on-to our list, along with Golden Bakery, Philz Coffe and The House, as recommended must-eats when visiting San Francisco.
1. Quiche - Made with creme fraiche, ham and buttery crust. I wish there was a higher crust-to-egg ratio. While delicious, the Bouchon quiche is still the running favorite.
2. Morning Bun - Recommended by every single person that knows and loves Tartine. The bun is made from a croissant dough base, with a crispy, sugary outer layer and a soft, buttery interior. The faint orange citrus flavor makes the bread even more yummy. I was suprised this recipe was left out of the Tartine cookbook (I managed to score a 50% discount off the book during our last visit to the Williams-Sonoma outlet on the way to Las Vegas). However, you can easily find the recipe here if you are craving the morning bun. There's no denying its popularity - they were flying off the trays.
3. Rocher with cocoa nibs - Dessert for breakfast? Of course! I normally don't like to eat meringues - too sweet for my taste but I am now a believer, having had Tartine's version. A crispy shell with a chewy interior - a great combination of textures (I prefer my French macarons the same way). When I eat something yummy, the first thing I do is google and try to find the recipe. You can make these Rochers at home - the recipe is super simple.
4. Croque Monsieur - We had to make sure we had something savory to counter all the breakfast sweets. This open-faced sandwich was just as delicious - with ham and gruyere cheese piled on top of a big thick slice of artisan bread and a creamy bechamel sauce. It came with pickled carrots that helped keep richness of the sandwich from being too overwhelming.
5. Bread Pudding - Brioche bread soaked in a custard with drizzles of caramel sauce. This was another popular recommendation from fellow foodies. I'm not sure how this can be classified as a breakfast item but it sure was delicious. The fresh tart fruits on top were a nice addition and helped curb the richness of the custard. You can also try making this at home.
Their fresh baked breads are also a big favorite and apparently, the lines are out the door and around the block when 5PM rolls around (they only sell their breads starting at 5PM every day). If it's anything like the bread used for the Croque Monsieur, you can bet Iwe'll be waiting in that line the next time we visit San Francisco!
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