This was one of my reasons for coming to Absinthe, all the ingredients are right up my alley and I was super excited to try it, but it sounded more creative than it tasted.Celery, micro mint, brioche croutons $6/10.There was also a crispy crouton that had absorbed all the oils of the soup and cheese which was delicious!Ĭauliflower-Roasted Almond Soup (Seasonal special) – 2.5/6 (Okay-Good).I could taste caramelized sliced garlic and it was made with incredible veal stock and had the perfect balance of savoury and sweet.There was so much flavour in this French Onion soup and it was nice and sweet with lots of stringy caramelized onions and ooey gooey stringy Gruyere cheese on top.For French Onion soup it was probably the most perfect I’ve had, but not my most memorable dish from this dinner.She was honest and didn’t say everything on the menu was good either, so I trusted her. Our server was a huge fan of French Onion soup and highly recommended this as the best in the city.I can’t say I order French Onion soup too often, but I do enjoy it.**French Onion Soup Gratinee – 6/6 (FMF Must Try!) It tasted very Indian (Moroccan to be specific) to me and the fresh parsley was a nice addition to freshen up the flavours a bit.These weren’t that crispy but they had a great smoky and spicy flavour with whole toasted cumin seeds and cayenne chili spice.This was a good bar snack to start off with.I enjoyed the Crispy Ceci at Vancouver’s very own Campagnolo more.I would have liked a classic French baguette, but being in San Francisco it’s about the sourdough.It tasted like a sourdough Rye bread, but it was just okay.It was cold, but they do serve it cold in France.On this occasion I was with my cousin again and thank goodness we have similar tastes which made the ordering easier. I truly loved the experience and atmosphere probably more than the food, although the food was very good overall. It was very reminiscent of the late night European cafes tucked away in alley ways in Amsterdam, or even the late night hot spots and French Bistros in France. Absinthe breathes old European feel with new traditions. I actually spent half a year living in The Netherlands and exploring Europe, and Absinthe Brasserie & Bar brought me back to those times. Although a few of the items sounded better on the menu and some things were just trying too hard, I can at least say it was original and unique to the restaurant. The food is intricate and eclectic and I have to give credit to the chef for taking chances and experimenting. The ingredients and flavours were innovative, but the techniques traditional. The menu is seasonal with a few staple French bistro items, but for the most part it is French food with contemporary Californian and West Coast influences. The thing that caught my attention with Absinthe was Executive Chef Adam Keough’s creative menu that fuses European and American cuisine. I have to mention Redd once again, because after that experience, nothing seemed to be as impressive.Īll completely different restaurants and not comparable, but of the casual fine dining restaurants I covered on this trip I would have to say my overall favourite was Redd, followed by Incanto, Absinthe and then Morimoto Napa, which doesn’t really count considering I didn’t try enough. My foodie experiences pretty much peaked when my cousin and I took a day trip out to Yountville and Napa Valley. I was in San Francisco for the Food Buzz Food Bloggers Food Festival and had decided to stay a few extra days to partake on my own dining adventures. With the red traffic light it really looks like the Red Light District too… where’s the green fairy?! **Recommendations: French Onion Soup, Beef Tartar, Broccoli Risotto Sat: Brunch: 11:00 am – 3pm 3:00 pm – midnight (bar open til 2 am).Thur-Fri: 11:30 am – midnight (bar open til 2 am).Service: 5 (I had a knowledgeable server) Location: San Francisco, California (Hayes Valley)ġ: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very good 5: Excellent 6: FMF Must Try! Cuisine: French/Californian/Mediterranean/Eclectic/Fusion
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