tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post5354347472492704251..comments2024-03-14T01:30:53.723-07:00Comments on Cooking With The Single Guy: Dish on Dining: NopaSingle Guy Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-52917410901595523492009-08-08T19:03:09.862-07:002009-08-08T19:03:09.862-07:00One of my husband's favorite burgers is at NOP...One of my husband's favorite burgers is at NOPA. And everything sardine is a must-order. <br /><br />We always stop in before a show at the Independent.Ammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461294054894673495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-75895062286508437202009-08-07T19:00:17.483-07:002009-08-07T19:00:17.483-07:00A, I caught the 71 Haight bus and got off at Divis...A, I caught the 71 Haight bus and got off at Divisadero and Haight. From there it was only a three or four block walk. Pretty easy as it turns out, so no excuses! :)Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-80613589588133480292009-08-07T17:44:41.322-07:002009-08-07T17:44:41.322-07:00it's on my list to try since forever. I'l...it's on my list to try since forever. I'll get there one day.<br /><br />How did u get there- walk or take a bus? is it walkable?Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218366982425204926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-27049303777225331392009-08-07T16:35:04.188-07:002009-08-07T16:35:04.188-07:00David, I did drool over the pork chop, but since I...David, I did drool over the pork chop, but since I was ordering two starters (the sardines and soup) I thought it would be better to have a smaller entree since I wanted to save room with dessert. My waitress said the osso bucco, which was so good, was less than the pork chop.Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-18659876409634468432009-08-07T14:27:06.291-07:002009-08-07T14:27:06.291-07:00The burger is awesome. I'm surprised you didn&...The burger is awesome. I'm surprised you didn't get the pork chop -- it's one of their signature dishes. -- DavidDavid K. and Ann C.-K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02049631545625007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-11767851215724151972009-08-07T14:20:18.856-07:002009-08-07T14:20:18.856-07:00Carolyn, I didn't try the burger although I di...Carolyn, I didn't try the burger although I did hear it is good. (I also heard Spruce has a good burger too.) Might have to go back and try it! (Although it sounds better for lunch but NOPA is not open for lunch.)Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-74076437365152061772009-08-07T11:39:01.306-07:002009-08-07T11:39:01.306-07:00Single Guy Chef, have you ever had the burger at N...Single Guy Chef, have you ever had the burger at Nopa? My hubby is dying to try it ever since Nate Appleman told us that it's at the top of his list for great restaurant-style burgers.Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-21247533467757329522009-08-07T10:07:33.291-07:002009-08-07T10:07:33.291-07:00Foodhoe, I wish I knew then I would have asked you...Foodhoe, I wish I knew then I would have asked you to trek out there with me! :)<br /><br />Kim, I wish I knew then I would have called you for a drink at the bar! :)<br /><br />Locicero, the clafoutis at Nopa didn't really have a flan-like texture, more cake like. I still dream of the one I had in Vietnam.<br /><br />Anonymous, thanks for the correction! In my scribbled notes from dinner, I must have left out the comma in between spinach and romesco when I was discretely trying to capture the discription from the menu. But yes, the romesco sauce was great and the description you listed totally sounded like what I ate and enjoyed!<br /><br />Hungry Dog, it is worth checking out. Just know that the portion sizes might be small. And I wouldn't say to give up on dessert. There might be other items on the menu to check out, I just wasn't blown away by the clafoutis.Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-90141625128455453802009-08-07T09:43:39.428-07:002009-08-07T09:43:39.428-07:00I too have been meaning to check out Nopa--I love ...I too have been meaning to check out Nopa--I love Nopalito around the corner. Sounds like it's worth a visit, minus dessert.Hungry Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176958081093165894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-41668434957775605132009-08-07T09:36:45.713-07:002009-08-07T09:36:45.713-07:00There's no such thing as "spinach romesco...There's no such thing as "spinach romesco". It's just spinach. The little dollop of red stuff is the romesco sauce, as Spanish sauce made with almonds, tomatoes, garlic, bread, chiles, and other things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-6888063264589879312009-08-07T09:15:24.845-07:002009-08-07T09:15:24.845-07:00I recently researched and baked a Clafoutis myself...I recently researched and baked a Clafoutis myself. It's a country dessert from the Limosine region of France, usually made with cherries or othe "pit fruits". The "cake" itself is supposed to be pretty vanilla in order to let the fruit flavor show through. Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking says the cake should be almost like a Flan in consistency. And it should be served right out of the oven.<br /><br />I'll be in this neighborhood this weekend. I'll have to check it out.lociceronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-20909289464712958412009-08-07T09:08:09.648-07:002009-08-07T09:08:09.648-07:00Next time, give me a ring. I'm walking distanc...Next time, give me a ring. I'm walking distance from NOPA. Last time I was there, I ran into Sean Penn.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753455155857133205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-37203408199087887302009-08-07T08:55:55.590-07:002009-08-07T08:55:55.590-07:00single guy, I've been meaning to check nopa ou...single guy, I've been meaning to check nopa out for the longest time too! the grilled sardines are beckoning...foodhoehttp://foodhoe.comnoreply@blogger.com