Wow! A week has come and gone. Our last day (and not even a full day to boot) in the Bay Area until next year. At this point, we usually check out of the hotel then mosey on over to the Inner Sunset for a super chicken burrito from L'avenida Taqueria on Irving and 5th (if they're closed or just too busy, we'll settle for a super carnitas from Gordos on 9th). Sometimes I'll pack one in a tube and hermetically seal it in the luggage for the trip back (for the father-in-law). However on this day we trekked up Fillmore to la Mediterranee. We usually pay homage to la Mediterranee but since we had SO MANY reservations, it was placed on stand-by. Might as well eat there on this day. We normally have the Mediterranean Meze for two but since this was lunch we both settled for the Middle Eastern Plate which included Lamb Lule or lamb meatballs on rice pilaf, Grecian Spinach and Feta or a mini version of spanakopita, Levant Sandwich or cream cheese mixed with herbs and spices rolled in Levantine bread, Chicken Cilicia or chicken and spices baked in phyllo dough and Armenian Potato Salad (the Mrs opted for soup). A totally satisfying meal...
Since we had 90 minutes to spare before leaving The City for SFO, we also stopped by Sapporo Ramen for lunch number 2. Since the noodles are handmade here, we couldn't pass up the time simply window shopping. The Mrs had the Shoyu Ramen while I had the Cold Noodle. Thicker noodles with a slight bite (al dente) and refreshing broth (and sauce), it was the perfect end to the gastronomic spread we enjoyed over the past 7 days. Until next year, we'll see (and dream about) you again by The City where we left our hearts... and stomaches... and antacids....
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