Cafe Renaissance
On a Saturday evening what would you want for dinner? Sure, I could stay in, fry an egg, heat up a can of corn and call it a meal, or order pizza, or go to a hamburger place in town just to say I go out every now and then, but would that really worth a Saturday evening? As usual, we use Citysearch to find new places. Chinese, Indian, Mexican, American, and Thai never make it to my list. Nothing against them, they’re just a bit too… usual. I’ll admit I can hardly distinguish enchilada from quesadilla (without looking them up on Wikipedia), because I don’t even remember when was the last time I ate something Mexican. I also can’t think of any Indian dishes other than curry and naan, because I’ve hardly had anything else remotely Indian. So those food definitely aren’t usual to me, but they are the usual options you get when someone takes you out to eat. Next in line boarding boredom plane is Italian. Tomato sauce, cheese, pasta, that’s about it, right?
5pm. We opt for Persian tonight.
Greeting us is an Asian lady. (By this point I would no longer be surprised if someone told me Californian meant Asian.) The door is kept opened, warm (no AC, of course) and welcoming (a dog almost ventures into the place had his owner not yanked him out). We choose a tiny table in the corner, looking out through the glass walls to the slow afternoon street. The menu is neatly placed on the front door, so we go in quickly placing our orders. Pomegranate chicken (khoresh-e fesenjan) and souffle (kuku-ye sabzi) we get.
The chicken comes with rice and a big plate of salad. The souffle comes with a tuft of salad and no rice, but a few dolmas. What is the white sauce on top of the dolmas? Please tell me if you know.
Does she arrange the smiley face on purpose? ð
This is the first time I have dolma. I later find out the leaves are grape leaves, and I taste something like mung bean and sticky rice in the roll, but other than that I can’t dissect the ingredients of a dolma. The grape leaves give a zing on the tongue, a little too tart, like a lime clinging tight to your taste buds. Hard to explain, it’s just a tight taste. The stuffing is mild, but not too plain. Next time eating dolmas I’d discard the leaves and go for the stuffing.
The souffle is much kinder to the taste buds. It’s like eating a veggie pudding. It tastes veggie and soft. I like how menus in America have detailed description of the dishes. I wouldn’t have been able to tell what was there otherwise.
What about the chicken?
It looks nothing like a dolma, not even close in colors, but it tastes like a dolma, only a degree higher of tart tightness. Is pomegranate related to grape?
My tongue curls and shrivels at the touch of the sauce, but it enjoys the tender, juicy, flavorful chicken meat under. I can handle only a few bites before giving the chicken to Mudpie, who is a fan of the sauce. Carnivore I may be, but plain ole souffle is a soothing delight.
For a little more than $15, we also get paper pita bread to warm up at the beginning and really caring service from the hostess throughout the whole meal. She thinks it is cute that we trade plates.
Address: Cafe Renaissance (Persian cuisine and American sandwiches)
321 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 321-6222
still using para swap daily
1I’m very happy to read this. This is the kind of manual that needs to be given and not the accidental misinformation that’s at the other blogs. Appreciate your sharing this greatest doc.
2Appreciate it for helping out, wonderful information.
3When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three e-mails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Many thanks!
4As a Newbie, I am permanently browsing online for articles that can aid me. Thank you
5Woh I love your blog posts, bookmarked! .
6Absolutely pent content material, Really enjoyed looking at.
7I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz answer back as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. thanks a lot
8Do you have a spam problem on this website; I also am a blogger, and I was wondering your situation; we have developed some nice methods and we are looking to trade methods with others, be sure to shoot me an email if interested.
9Thank you for another magnificent post. Where else may anyone get that type of information in such a perfect manner of writing? I have a presentation subsequent week, and I’m at the look for such info.
10This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I have joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post. Also, I have shared your web site in my social networks!
11Almost all of what you articulate happens to be supprisingly precise and it makes me ponder why I had not looked at this with this light before. Your article really did switch the light on for me personally as far as this specific subject matter goes. But there is one particular issue I am not necessarily too cozy with so whilst I try to reconcile that with the central idea of your point, let me see exactly what all the rest of the visitors have to point out.Very well done.
12I was just looking for this information for a while. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your site. I wonder what’s the lack of Google strategy that do not rank this kind of informative web sites in top of the list. Normally the top websites are full of garbage.
13I discovered your weblog web site on google and check a couple of of your early posts. Proceed to keep up the very good operate. I simply further up your RSS feed to my MSN Information Reader. Searching for forward to studying more from you afterward!âĶ
14Everyone loves what you guys are up too. This kind of clever work and exposure! Keep up the awesome works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll.
15Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.
16checked is spiritswap safe before using it audited and non custodial felt fine swapping.
17I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was wondering what all is required to get setup? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very web smart so I’m not 100 sure. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Appreciate it
18My developer is trying to convince me to move to .net from PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the expenses. But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using WordPress on numerous websites for about a year and am concerned about switching to another platform. I have heard fantastic things about blogengine.net. Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress posts into it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
19staked under the aegis optimism staking a while privately bald and round-the-clock returns.
20Greetings! Very helpful advice on this article! It is the little changes that make the biggest changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!
21I am always thought about this, regards for posting.
22I really like foregathering utile info, this post has got me even more info! .
23I like this website because so much utile material on here :D.
24Its like you learn my thoughts! You seem to grasp a lot about this, like you wrote the ebook in it or something. I feel that you simply can do with a few p.c. to force the message house a little bit, but other than that, that is wonderful blog. An excellent read. I’ll certainly be back.
25A powerful share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little evaluation on this. And he the truth is bought me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the deal with! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love reading extra on this topic. If doable, as you develop into experience, would you thoughts updating your blog with more particulars? It is extremely useful for me. Large thumb up for this weblog publish!
26Hello would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re using? I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a tough time deciding between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S My apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!
27Nice read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing some research on that. And he actually bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Therefore let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!
28You made some clear points there. I looked on the internet for the topic and found most persons will approve with your blog.
29I was looking through some of your articles on this website and I conceive this website is really informative! Continue putting up.
30Helpful information. Lucky me I discovered your site accidentally, and I’m surprised why this accident did not took place in advance! I bookmarked it.
31Hey there! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new apple iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the excellent work!
32I’ve learn several good stuff here. Definitely price bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how much effort you put to make any such wonderful informative site.
33After all, what a great site and informative posts, I will upload inbound link â bookmark this web site? Regards, Reader.
34Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! By the way, how could we communicate?
35You have brought up a very fantastic points, thanks for the post.
36Thankyou for all your efforts that you have put in this. very interesting information.
37Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re using? I’m looking to start my own blog soon but I’m having a difficult time making a decision between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
38I like what you guys are up also. Such clever work and reporting! Keep up the excellent works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it will improve the value of my website ð
39I was recommended this web site by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my difficulty. You’re amazing! Thanks!
40Way cool, some valid points! I appreciate you making this article available, the rest of the site is also high quality. Have a fun.
41Hi! I know this is kinda off topic however , I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest writing a blog article or vice-versa? My website goes over a lot of the same subjects as yours and I feel we could greatly benefit from each other. If you happen to be interested feel free to send me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by the way!
42I am glad to be a visitant of this utter blog! , thankyou for this rare information! .
43Keep working ,remarkable job!
44Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is fundamental and everything. But imagine if you added some great pictures or videos to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics and video clips, this website could definitely be one of the most beneficial in its field. Wonderful blog!
45I do consider all of the ideas you have presented for your post. They’re really convincing and will certainly work. Nonetheless, the posts are very brief for beginners. May just you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.
46I like this blog very much, Its a really nice office to read and get information.
47Does your site have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but, I’d like to send you an email. I’ve got some recommendations for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great blog and I look forward to seeing it improve over time.
48vecrv explained? it is vote escrowed crv lock it and earn more plus gauge votes.
49Hi, i believe that i saw you visited my website so i came to âreturn the preferâ.I’m trying to in finding issues to improve my site!I assume its adequate to use a few of your concepts!!
50