Local Eatery Makes Good

Coming as it does, so close on the heels of the culinary experience I had at Daniel Boulod's magnificent restaurant in Manhattan, the meal I had tonight at Fork in San Anselmo deserves at least as much recognition.

I had heard excellent things about this joint from more than one source and have for a long time wanted to try it. Tonight proved to be the perfect opportunity. It wasn't very busy when we showed up around quarter to nine. The menu and wine list are both modest in offerings, but each available selection leaves little to be desired. We started with a seared Ahi appetizer served over cold Saba noodles and topped with a light sesame dressing of sorts. Delicate, flavorful and superb. At the same time we shared a Mezclun salad with a lovely warm goat cheese and topped with a pear dressing that was, again, light and delectable. The entree was a tender cut of lamb, herb crusted and served on a bed of steamed spinach and a cherry gastrique.

All the food was worthy of at least a star, which, if the critics of any caliber would ever deign to travel this far into Marin, would certainly make haste to award. The wine list is complementary to the fare to say the least, with both excellent local and French choices.

The prices are incredible as well, all starters except for the oysters are under ten dollars and all entrees were the same price: 16.50. They have a lovely tasting menu at 50-something per person with wine that gives an excellent overview of their offerings.

Absolutely not to be missed!

Fork
415.453.9898
198 Sir Francis Drake
San Anselmo