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September 16, 2012 By Tanji 4 Comments

Our Visit to the #1 New Restaurant in America!

September 16, 2012 By Tanji 4 Comments

Wow…Houston’s very own Oxheart restaurant is named one of the ten best new restaurants in the entire country! How cool is that!

I read the ‘Best New Restaurants’ spread in this month’s Bon Appétit magazine on a recent flight to Oakland headed to Napa for a shoot. A big fan of long plane rides for the luxury of getting caught up on my reading, I read this issue from cover to cover.

The number one new spot that edged out Oxheart, according to Bon Appétit, is State Bird Provisions in San Francisco. A convenient coincidence since my flight was headed in that direction, so we managed to wrangle a reservation.

State Bird Provisions interiorThe space is tiny — narrow and long. The miniscule kitchen is right at the front door where most restaurants have their bars. A great seat is at that front door counter where you can watch all the action as the chefs work their magic in the ‘kitchen.’

If you’ve ever been to a dim sum restaurant, you’ll love the casual style of how State Bird provisions serves the food. Servers with food carts navigate the tiny aisles (there’s only two) going from table to table with dishes like fresh oysters topped with pickled kohlrabi [shown above], and scrumptious marinated beets with a creamy goat cheese.

State Bird short stackThere’s also the deliciously decadent ‘short stack’ of pancakes made with fresh whole corn kernels & laced with Mt Tam cheese from the fabulous Cowgirl Creamery in nearby Point Reyes.

SB Provisions is known for their fried quail, the state bird of California. Bon Appétit not only raved about it, but so did a friend of mine who lives in San Fran.

State Bird fried quailBeing a Texas born and bred gal, I’ve had my fair share of good quail or so I thought. This dish was OUTSTANDING! The quail is delightfully crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside with plump, pristine white meat. It sits on top of a thick, luscious lemon and onion sauce—think lemon curd with onion and no sugar.

State Bird chocolate puddingThe atmosphere is casual and friendly – a great neighborhood spot. Save room for dessert. Co-owner and Chef Nicole Krasinski’s double chocolate pudding with plums is to die for! Dark, silky chocolate that isn’t syrupy sweet.

I asked for the recipe, and she said it’s too complicated for most at home cooks, but she graciously agreed to share another of her chocolate pudding recipes. She DID give the recipe to the ‘bird seed,’ that’s served with the pudding– a yummy, crunchy granola like cracker. Delish!

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Filed Under: Bon Appétit, Nicole Krasinski, State Bird Provisions, Tanji's Tanjents Tagged With: bon appetit, Chef Nicole Krasinski, Chocolate, chocolate pudding, oysters, pancakes, pudding, quail, San Francisco, State Bird Provisions

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  1. Avatar for TanjiJUDY SALOMON says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Besides State Bird. are there any other fab fun restaurants you like in San Francisco? We already have a reservation at Boulevard and I’m looking for a great italian place. i’ve looked at the North Beach places and some on the Gayot list, so I’m ahead of the game. Thanks

    Judy

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    • Avatar for TanjiTanji says

      September 18, 2012 at 8:15 pm

      I love Boulevard! Another wonderful spot for Italian is Acquerello http://www.acquerello.com/. Their chocolate dessert is amazing too. If you like raw oysters and seafood, Hog Island at the Ferry bldg is great fun–beautiful view of the Bay Bridge.

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    • Avatar for TanjiVettie says

      September 22, 2012 at 9:10 pm

      Farina in the Mission is my favorite Italian in SF. Hand made pasta made every night. If you go their Mandelli in their freshly made pesto sauce is a must!

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  2. Avatar for TanjiJames canter says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    My very good friend told me about this place 9 months ago or so and he told me this was the spot and they really have hit the mark with their offerings and concept. I will fortunately be moving from the great state of Texas to San Fran in a month or so and cannot wait to try it, thanks for the article, good stuff. Next time your out there try my friends resto Fish in Sausalito if you get a chance.

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