LOT 10 @ GOUGH STREET

The family celebrated Dora & Terri's birthdays at LOT 10 in Central last night, it was a wonderful evening of family & culinary indulgence. This recently opened eatery in the nouveau trendy part of town is well worth a visit. David Lai exZuma and the Ritz Carlton in SFO, fell in love with cooking when he was at Berkeley. He may carry the title of Boss-Man (I just love it) on his business card but David is the most unassuming chef I have ever met, who obviously knows his stuff. The menu is best described as French home cooking, or comfort foods a la Francaise. What impressed everyone most is the attention given to every dish, almost all traditionla regional French cooking at their best. The list of entrees is superb ... cod, veal brain, artichoke salad, cured meats, foie gras etc If there are enough in a party I strongly recommend ordering one of each, and share Hong Kong style. The mains are classics, the duck is thinly sliced but reassembled with the carcass as shown, a very elegant presentation. In addition we had lamb chop, cassoulet, braised pork belly but the herb-salt crusted & oven baked snapper & pomfret took center stage. The wine list is very drinkable & very affordable. At $500 per head all inclusive LOT 10 wins across the board in my book for unpretentious, honest food that offers taste, style, value but above all 'comforts'. BTW the private room upstairs, good for up to 20, is excellent for cozy company or private events. The Boss-Man said he can prepare special menus. CLUB FED .... are you ready?