An evening in Palo Alto
Good evening. Took a stroll down University Ave after work today. It was slightly chilly, but pleasant. Perhaps a bit cool for no jacket. University Ave certainly has the most character compared to the other main drags (Castro St, Murphy Ave) in the area.
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Nice post office.
For dinner, I visited Ethel’s Fancy. Fancy indeed! I liked it quite a lot.
Cool ceiling. I think that’s a Murakami.
I ordered:
- RODRIGUEZ FARM SPRING STRAWBERRIES
- WARM SESAME PANCAKES
- “SALT AND PEPPER” SPANISH OCTOPUS
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The restaurant staff were very kind. They gave me a complimentary snap pea dish, which was really good! I wondered if they thought I was some food influencer, since I was alone and taking photos? I guess I am a food blogger now… 🤣 I was sat at the “chef’s table” and got a front row seat of the well oiled machine preparing everyone’s dinner. My seat also happened to be adjacent to their grill, which was especially nice given my limited outerwear. I was confronted many times to confirm if I was uncomfortable, I assured them I was not. Dishes were dipped into the oven before plating, my grandmother would be pleased. If I were to return I’d certainly like to have that same seat again.
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All in all, it was a very good meal. I would skip on the pancakes, they were not very exciting although the sauce was tasty. Strawberries were fascinating! I think this is what Lolita’s grapefruit slush wishes it could be.
The ambience and hospitality alone at Ethel’s make it worth a visit.