On Jun 5, 8:53*am, Landon > wrote:
> Regardless of the year or place, what meal were you served and what
> restaurant was it in?
>
> For me:
>
> Location: Pacifica California, USA
>
> Year: 1974
>
> Restaurant: Alioto's
>
> Meal: Steak and Lobster with grilled asparagus and Chocolate Mousse
> for desert.
>
> Price range: Expensive; $40+ per/plate (A lot in 1974 dollars)
>
> Description:
>
> Well, the only Alioto's I can find now is on Fisherman's Wharf in San
> Francisco. I don't know if they moved it from Pacifica or if there
> were two in that area. When I was there, it was literally over the
> ocean with windows where you could see the waves crashing over the
> rocks.
>
> Valet parking and the staff were trained very well. Professionals from
> the valet service to the coat room person, maitre d' and serving
> staff, we were treated respectfully and with full courtesy.
>
> The meal was truly awesome. The fillet was cooked exactly as ordered
> with an almost raw center to a charred surface. The Lobster was tender
> and very well seasoned. The grilled asparagus was tender and seasoned
> so well that it would be a meal unto itself. The desert? Fantastic!
>
> The reasons I loved this meal and place were numerous. It was my first
> anniversary with my wife, and even though we were pretty short on
> money, I saved up for this place. She was born and raised in Pacifica,
> so she was very familiar with the place, but had never eaten there.
>
> The grounds of the restaurant were impeccable and landscaped to
> perfection. The staff were all perfectly groomed, very cleanly dressed
> and each carried a professional demeanor that exemplified great
> service.
>
> There was literally nothing less than perfect service and food. I was
> trained for 5 years, by one of the top chefs in the world just a few
> years prior to this, and this place impressed me.
>
> Does anyone know if the one on Fisherman's Wharf is the same place,
> but just moved? I could find no reference to it in Pacifica now.

I have three and it is a toss up between them. All are in New
Orleans... (and yes I have dined out all over the country).

Antoine's - every meal I have ever eaten there was perfectly cooked,
perfectly seasoned, perfectly presented and I was treated like a VIP.

Commander's Palace - every meal there is a complete dining experience
of excellence...I think my most favorites were Sunday brunches.

Brennan's - I dated the GM for a while, so I got superior
service ;-) but, aside from that it's very hard
to beat the food, the service, and the fun.

I have never had better food, better service or a better meal than in
those three places.