On the List: Dinner at Danko

Last Tuesday's dinner at #1 SF Hot Spot Gary Danko did indeed live up to expectation. Hell, who am I kidding, it way exceeded expectation.

Wine highlights included a Lewis Chard, an 03 Turley Zin, the 02 Leonetti Cab, and the piece de resistance, a 1998 d'Yquem (the high scorer of the evening at 95 points).

And the food was good too. Between the foie gras, the duck confit, and the Lemon Herb Duck Breast with Duck Hash and Rhubarb Ginger compote, I'm sure I ingested a flock of the fowl birds. The creme brulee trio was an outstanding accompaniment to the d'Yquem, and the farmhouse and artisanal cheese selection was an event from the moment the cheese sommelier appeared to describe the happy cows that roam the Irish hillside.

All in all a memorable sensory experience. Not sure it was worth the clams that were forked over at the end of the night (and that subject begs a whole series of questions about the absurdity of expense when it comes to consumable items), but a grand night in the city. The quintessential San Francisco experience, I do believe.