Tell me, is the current rendition of The Caprice decent?
Back in the seventies, when Kirby Atterbury was still alive and running the place, I was a semi-regular at the place everytime I had business in the area (Korbel champagne was one of my clients).
At the time, The Caprice was a magnificent restaurant by every conceivable measure: food, service, ambience...and the VIEW! Golden Gate on the right, Angel Island on the left, the Marina district across the bay.
When Kirby died, I understand it fell on bad times. But an examination of their web page suggests it may be in the midst of a recovery under new ownership.
I have to tell you, I haven’t a clue as to the names of the restaurants.
I take dates there and usually just pick one of the 4 I like for no particular reason.
I like to hike at Point Bonita, take in the ocean breeze and climb around in the forts and bunkers.
Afterward, I go to one particular place that serves the best damned Bloody Mary, aside from Scoma’s, a most excellent clam chowder and fries.
If the chef I like happens to be working that day, he’ll cook me some piping hot, fresh, potato chips. Garlic and rosemary.
Awwwhhh! Love that place.
Sorry, just don’t know the names of em.
I know the best place in the city however and if you ever get a chance my favorite is Gary Danko, the Michael Mina, then Tadich Grill. Well, not really.
Too many great places.
So looked up The Caprice and yep. Been there plenty.
I love the view and always eat outside.
Now, for me, that place is the place if you like rack of lamb or an awesome steak.
Their wine collection is really, really quite good.
Hmmm...I shoukd go there over Christmas for my hike, then drop in.
Can you imagine after a hard day hiking a delicious bowl of hot soup, a couple bloody Mary’s and a rack of lamb?
While taking in the views of the city and the scent of the Bay, at night?
Priceless.
And to think, my Mom wants me to move back to Oklahoma?
Uhmmm, Nope.
Luv yuh Mom...