Boulevard

Dinner at Boulevard last night was so lovely I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share. Everything was simple and delicious and the libations were perfectly matched.
Boulevard is currently ranked #2 in San Francisco, right behind Gary Danko (which is hot on my list to try). The interior is warm and cozy and the service is solid but informal.

We started with my new fave the Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose… a perfect intro to a romantic evening. It’s a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir and is the most beautiful pale pink. Quite delicate and refined.

The amuse bouche was a scrambled farm egg with caviar over perfectly cooked asparagus… a new combo for me, but really delicious.
From there we moved on to their perfect Ahi tuna tartare, after which the chef sent us a bite of their truffle ravioli. I could live on that dish.
We shared flakey, delicate Sea Bass and one of the best Filet Mignons I have ever had (paired with spinach with a gorgonzola crust and fingerlings- that plate was almost licked clean).

A 97 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella complemented the entrees well with Italian earthiness and perfect balance.

Am I gushing yet? *Sigh*

--From Lauren