San Francisco is considered an epicurean city of California where you can find a vast array of tasty authentic dishes. It is a popular tourist destination, renowned for its steep rolling hills, modern architecture and a wide variety range of San Francisco menu items, emphasizing on fresh vegetables with a very low fat content. This makes San Francisco a food lover’s paradise. Here are some great San Francisco menu ideas that you can enjoy in the sensual city.

San Francisco menu starters:

Antipasti:

·         Citrus-Spiced Mixed Olives- ideal starter made with a perfect combination of olives, garlic, red pepper, herbs and citrus zests.

·         Meatballs in spicy tomato sauce- An awesome way to beat your hunger pangs, with meatballs made of minced pork and beef mixed along with onion and other spices before they are fried and dipped in a rich tomato sauce.

·         Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese- corn meal combined with milk to make polenta and then mixed with cheese to make it a remarkable antipasto.

Salad Varieties in the menu:

·         Arugula and Fennel Salad- Sliced fennel bulb and onion tossed together with olive oil and lemon juice making it a healthy platter.

·          Crimini Mushroom Salad- Crimini mushroom dressed with mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice served along with sprouted beans and red pepper.

Lunch menu ideas:

·         Margherita- mouth savoring pizza consisting of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic.

·         Spicy Italian sausage Pizza- Grilled pizza topped with fresh rosemary, spicy Italian sausage, red bell pepper, onion and cheese.

·         Roasted Artichoke and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza- pizza baked with sauce made of onion, garlic, tomato and basil, topped with artichoke and spinach.

·         Tomato basil Risotto- Arborio rice cooked in chicken broth along with other ingredients like onion, tomatoes and fresh basil.

·         Risotto Alla Milanese-Traditional dish where rice is cooked with beef, dry white wine, onion and other spices.

Lunch Menu - Side dishes

·         Pollo Farcito: Ideal treats specially for grand occasions, where boned chicken is stuffed with a mixture of various ingredients including salami and grated Parmigiano and then cooked covered in low heat.

·         Grilled Gulf Shrimp-Shrimps marinated with pepper and salt are baked and brushed with barbeque sauce before it is served.

·         Lamb Osso Bucco- Lamb dredged in flour before it is fried and then dipped in gravy prepared of tomato, garlic and other assorted herbs and spices.

Dessert Ideas:

·         Cake Coquette- An incredible flavored dessert with candy topping.

So, is there any more confusion on what to pick up from your San Francisco menu items?

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