AQ

AQ Spring Menu

A Snapshot of the Wine List

Cauliflower, with Various Textures, Golden Raisins & Vadouvan

Pork Trotter, Spring Garlic, Snails and Avocado

Guinea Hen Terrine

Duck Aged on the Bone, Beetroot & Fennel, Pannise with Cured Olive

Lamb Shoulder, Heirloom Carrots, Chickpeas, Oxalis & Sheep's Milk

Popcorn & Buttered Cake

AQ at Night

Junior League Black Tie Gala & Fashion Show

Dress - Alice + Olivia. Shoes - Christian Louboutin. Clutch - Valentino. Jewelry - David Yurman bracelets & diamond bracelet. David Yurman & CC Skye rings.

It was a night of food, fundraising, and fashion at the Junior League Annual Gala inside the Fairmont Hotel Grand Ballroom. A few snapshots of the fashion show, desserts (macarons!) and a fabulous night with one of my very close friends aka the bunny.

Chartreuse Swizzle

Jacket - Rag & Bone. Top - Banana Republic Outlet. Pants - Elizabeth & James. Shoes - Miu Miu. Leopard clutch - From Hong Kong. Sunglasses - Ray-Ban. Jewelry - Hermès & David Yurman bracelets. David Yurman rings.

A couple of posts for Junior League Black Tie Gala and AQ (2012 James Beard Best new Restaurant Nominee) before heading to LA for the weekend. Will bring back some Southern California sunshine in the posts next week. Thanks for reading and have a great week!

Fur. Stripes. Bows.

Blazer - Stella McCartney. Tee - Ann Tailor. Leggings - Zara. Shoes - Chanel. Bag - Givenchy. Fur collar scarf - Adrienne Landau. Sunglasses - Karen Walker. Jewelry - Hermès bracelets. John Hardy ring.
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Forget Me Not

Blazer - Stella McCartney. Blouse - Zara. Pants - Zara. Shoes - Jimmy Choo. Bag - Givenchy. Sunglasses - Karen Walker. Jewelry - David Yurman necklace. Hermès and vintage (from Chelsea Flea market) bangles & bracelet. John Hardy ring.

A Little Vintage

Prospect, San Francisco - Apple Wood Smoked Salmon Tartine

Prospect, San Francisco - Egg Sandwich
Leather Jacket - From a Boutique in Hong Kong. Tee - H&M. Skirt - Vintage Yves Saint Laurent. Shoes - Christian Louboutin. Clutch - Chanel. Sunglasses - Ray-Ban. Jewelry - Chanel (belt worn as necklace) and David Yurman necklaces. Hermès, John Hardy, and vintage (from Chelsea Flea market) bangles & bracelets. Yves Saint Laurent ring.

Come Rain or Come Shine

State Bird Provisions, San Francisco - "Dim Sum Card"
Whipped Smoked Trout Bread Salad
Miyagi Oyster
Avocado, Guanciale & Pomello
‘Green Garlic Bread’ with Burrata
Duck Neck Dumplings in Sauerjus
Duck Liver Mousse with Financier
CA State Bird with Provisions
‘French Onion Egg’, Parmesan-Katsuobushi Crumbs
Smoked Duck Breast Salad
Chocolate-Coconut ‘Ice Cream’ Sandwich, Pecan Streusel
Blazer - Stella McCartney. Tee - H&M. Leggings - Velvet. Rainboots - Chanel. Bag - Chanel. Jewelry - Chanel (belt worn as necklace) and David Yurman necklaces. Hermès, John Hardy, and vintage (from Chelsea Flea market) bangles & bracelets. Yves Saint Laurent ring.

Bon Appétit

1. Homemade Fried Buttermilk Pork Chop
2. Matzo Ball Soup at Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3. Rigatoni Pasta with Foie Gras, Black Truffles & Old Madera Wine at Allegro Romano
4. Pastrami Sandwich at Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen Ferry Building Farmer's Market
5. Chicken Soup with Semolina Herb Dumplings at Leopold's (2012 7x7 The Big Eat List #50)
6. Homemade Shrimp and Guacamole Taco
7. French Onion Gratinée at Absinthe
8. Cheese & Charcuterie at Home
9. Homemade Curry Chicken & Vegetables Whole Wheat Noodle Soup (a perfect rainy day cure)