Moments like this are why I love living in San Francisco. I snapped this picture last night at Salt House, around 10:30pm. We stopped in after seeing a particularly good night of Porchlight, and were in need of something quick but filling (with the subject of the show being "Kitchen Confidential", we couldn't help but be famished afterwards).
Even though it was so late, we were welcomed with smiles and graciousness, and we settled in at the bar and enjoyed the Poutin and a Shrimp Salad with mixed greens and spicy dressing that was absolutely fantastic. It was filled with dandelion greens, cilantro and mint, and these amazing toasted spicy almonds - a fitting dish for the unusually warm evening. A delightfully dry, fruity rose was the perfect companion.
Both the bartender and the hostess asked us how our food was, and you could tell that they were truly passionate about the food and the pleasure of dining there. I have experienced this so many times at Salt House, and for me, that is what will keep me returning again and again.
We were finished in plenty of time, paid our very reasonable check, and left with a smile, with a warm feeling inside that will last well beyond this heat wave.
