Monday, October 26, 2009

#26 Eat at 500 memorable restaurants

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Restaurant #117 is Bungalow 44 in Mill Valley, CA.

We arrived without reservations on a Saturday night at about 8:30pm. The place was lively and full, we waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not bad for a Saturday night. Our table faced the crowded bar, where attractive couples and singles were more interested in conversations than their libations. This was definitely an upper class clientele, that had the cars and style to prove it.

Our waitress had to wiggle through the masses to get to our table, but she took it all in stride and had the most spectacular smile through the whole meal.

What I ate and how I liked it:

Steak Tartare Filet Mignon, Gruyere Cheese Sandwiches 12.50 A-
This appetizer was one we are thinking about stealing for our restaurant, with a couple of alterations. There were so many capers, they definitely overpowered the fresh Filet, which I could understand if you weren't using such a quality meat.

Chicken Paillard Lemon, Herbs, Arugula, Feta 16.95 B
I could have easily made this dish on my BBQ. It was simply marinated (oil, S&P and oregano) chicken thrown on the grill & put on a plate. A tad uninspired for the atmosphere of this restaurant.

Prosciutto & Gorgonzola Flatbread, Arugula, Caramalized Onions 11.50 A
This could have quite possibly been the thinnest crust I have ever had! I would be curious to know how they executed this dish. It was a nice appetizer portion flatbread.

When we left, 1 1/2 hours later, the same faces were seated at the bar. We decided that we would return, but probably just for drinks, if we could find a seat!

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