Navio @ Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

Hello... I am back... :-)
So, where have I been lately? Well, its been a while since I have posted of where I have eaten. I can say that I have been to Navio at Ritz Carlton Resort & Hotel in Half Moon Bay overlooking the Pacific Ocean and enjoying brunch there one Sunday during brunch hours. It was a little expensive where it can be only a one time thing because it is rarely that I may return given the fact that the things I eat is what others may say a waste. But to me... it is good enough to fill me :-) Although, I will only be going there once, but I would definitely recommended to those we like to eat around. The one thing that I had interest in is the place, the fact that it is really nice and there desserts is like a blast, where I can be there all day and just have there desserts. It is absolutely beautiful and the fact that I love trying new things too. :-) That's me. After I have tried a new thing, I move onto another place, since I have hardly ever go out to eat. Therefore, whenever I get the time to go out and eat or do whatever. I love to explore and enjoy. That is what leisure time is for me, besides studying and school work. Got to have some time to explore and have fun too.

Besides the goodness of desserts at Navio, the caviar station and the seafood station is also one of the best stations and the most worthy station of all. If you walk in to Navio, and all you have are plates after plates of caviar, you will have eaten enough for the price that you are paying. The other items that I have yet to explore are the salads, breakfast foods, dim sum, sushi, and fruit platters are also great, but nothing compared to the Bellagio buffet in Las Vegas. So to me, I still think that the Bellagio buffet in Las Vegas, NV is still better, and it seems to me that I like the buffet in Las Vegas better. But it is only my thought. If you ever go, you may like it, who knows.

-Harriet

Michael Mina here I come...

Mmm...mmm...mmm... Yummy :D
On Saturday, July 11th at Michael Mina SF, Westin St.Francis Hotel was an unforgetable time for me because it was a first time tasting for me of sashimi and caviar. I think that it has a very interesting taste to everything I eat tonight.
The appetizer started with 3 sides, tuna on the top of the plate then the American Sturgeon Caviar and next is a "corn dog" with shrimp instead. This was delicious, first time having sturgeon caviar and it was a blast. Well, actually everything on this plate was my first time. Never eaten anything raw or caviar. But I have to say that now I have tried something new. But before starting with that, start with a drink... That should start the meal... :D Besides this plate, Michael Mina has a lot of his specialities to celebrate his restaurants 5th anniversary. There are of course plenty of other foods and specialities in the restaurant, but these are the ones that I tasted. The next course is south africa lobster tail. It was small but the tasting was great pairing with the sauce. The third course is figs with scallops topped with foie gras. This is absolutely a mouth-watering tasting I have ever tasted. Well, its my first time eating foie gras and it just melted in your mouth. I think it was a good pairing with the rest of the course. The fourth is chicken with house-made mac and cheese. The fifth is the medium rare beef that is good with good sauce pairings. Also a tasting that melted in your mouth. I would have to say even if you have went to the dentist that morning and is having this dinner that same night, I think it is no biggy, because the food is so soft and easy to chew that if your teeth hurts from the every 6 months dental cleaning, it is still worth it. :D Well at least for me... hehehe.. :D Then finished off with a great pairing of dessert starting with Michael Mina's root-beer float and warm chocolate chip cookies, then the raspberry tart-like, and lastly an orange-sorbet. Afterwards, you can chat and sip your coffee with your friends/ or family and just chill a bit before heading out to see the rest of the beautiful hotel and take pictures. Oh and if you are lucky enough, you can even see the executive chef; Michael Mina, and maybe take a picture with him too. :D Well, that was my night with my family. I guess it was a great family gathering and it was worth being together and just talk. :D Maybe you can have the same, just sit down with your family and have fun it is great. I am telling you, you will not regret it. And plus you get great food too. :D And get to see what is out there... Overlooking the world. :D Well, I think this is it for now. See you next time with more good food and restaurants. :D Until then, have a great time!

Take Care,
Harriet