29381 Wed May 19 02:56:30 -0700 2004 4 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 124384 Went to fifth floor with a non-foie eater on a night where we both wanted a solid meal but not a night of total excess (either nutritionally or financially). Can it be done? Amuse Raw shrimp in a lobster sauce with mint and; foie and chicken liver terraine with chutney. Starter: (note: amazing shortcoming of non fish/veg appetizers!!) Baby Greens by White Crane Ranch w/Macadamia vinaigrette and 25 yr balsamic vinegar (16) - very tasty and a nice starter but was the one dish that struck us as a bit pricey as no significant labor/artistry went into it and Crabmeat and Avocado - Dungeness crabmeat infused w/jalapeno and basil, avocado salad (17) - most creative dish of the nite. Never have been a fan of gelatin before but the citrus element was awesome. Presentation and taste sensations were unbelievable surprises. 3rd Atlantic Halibut - soked with Jasmine tea, spring vegetables and shellfish -foie gras jus (38). Solid-rice noodles were odd, no veggies that i can recall other than a tad of rapini? 1 lobster knuckle="shellfish", but halibut was absolutely awesome and Maine Lobster - Slowly poached in a rich blood orange broth, mushroom, sweet and sour reduction (42). being from new england, never seem to get lobster in SF but this was the dish of the night, although NOT for the big appetite!! Dessert complimentary trio of rhubarb corn tart, ridiculously decadent chocloate truffle and some mousse thang Wine 2002 Lucia Pinot Noir (90) tab: $200 for 2, before tax/tip. Wed May 19 02:56:30 -0700 2004 0 Laurie 1 124398 thanks for the report! we were there last weekend and very much enjoyed ourselves for the most part, as well (report to follow soon.) Wed May 19 11:35:14 -0700 2004 124384 0 vespaloon 1 124505 BTW, how was the '02 Lucia Pinot Noir and how much was it on the wine list? Wed May 19 21:06:32 -0700 2004 124384 0 Gary P 2 124511 It was a solid Santa Lucia pinot, which I enjoy very much -- so, lots of round fruit, soft tannin, very approachable. $90 on their list. It retails for about $35 to $40 so a hefty markup! They did bring it to the table much too warm so we waited about 20 min to try it again. The waiter didn't take the cues that I would love to talk to the sommolier and instead I got the "yeah, I have heard it is good but havent' tried it". Clearly, I wasn't a serious enough wine buyer at the $90-$100 range!! The last few pages of their wine list has less expensive wines, under the heading "Gems". Wed May 19 22:19:10 -0700 2004 124505 0 laurie 3 124514 I don't understand your statement about cues: why not just say to the waiter that you would like to consult with the sommelier? Wed May 19 22:41:20 -0700 2004 124511 0 susancinsf