Along the Way: Beautiful dessert, a historic restaurant in Union Square and a masterful lunch in Half Moon Bay
AMORINO GELATO
This gelato not only looks beautiful (who could resist the flower?), but the flavours are on point – our faves: hazelnut, and pistacho. The friendly staff crafting the petals one by one makes the experience one to remember; Amorino Gelato.
JOHNS GRILL
A classic never goes out of style. Opened since 1908, dinner at historic seafood and steakhouse Johns Grill in San Francisco’s Union Square is a must. Hosting presidents and states people it was associated with the novel, The Maltese Falcon. The oak paneling throughout the restaurant adds warmth to the multi-storey building. Order the classic jumbo prawn cocktail, followed by the Maine lobster ravioli (a favourite on this trip) and a bowl of delicious cioppino studded with tons of fresh seafood. Pictured here, the upstairs bar; Johns Grill.
THE CONSERVATORY AT THE RITZ CARLTON HALF MOON BAY
With a million dollar view of the Pacific ocean and Half Moon Bay golf links, it would be easy to spend hours here. With an incredible ‘homegrown cocktail’ menu and wine list, we settle for the modern mint julep to pair with a new dish from Executive Chef Alvin Dela Cruz – Spanish shrimp, fried quinoa, chili sauce and parsnip puree with a hint of truffle oil followed by a light seafood cioppino and lobster roll. Don’t leave without ordering the carrot cake and cookie box to go; Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay.
Want more San Francisco? Get more from CSL’s road trip in California. This original article first appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.
