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If you have been following this blog, you might already know Diego {he's made appearances here, here and here}. His mom is French, his dad is German, he is growing up in San Francisco and his beloved nanny is Latina, so he's not just tri, but actually quad-lingual ~ a fact that amazes me every time I get to spend time {& have conversations} with this little guy.
The other weekend we shared the dinner table at his parents' home, where a beautiful spring table had been set for an impromptu sunset dinner ...
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the location.
philippine + daniel's kitchen, san francisco, california
the menu.
~ pastis apertif
~ mustard braised pork scaloppine with ratatouille & brown rice
~ green salad with vinaigrette
~ kouign amann strips with orange slices
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