The Spoondate Blog

Look Mom, We’re on TV! Woo hoo!!

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:04:48 -0700

Look Mom, We’re on TV! Woo hoo!!

The Feast Covers Spoondate

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:48:00 -0700

We are really humbled by all the attention that the media has shown us lately. This awesome article by the The Feast is actually the one that got picked by SF Eater.

Huge xoxo to The Feast for covering us. We love you!

- Spoonette

SF Eater Shows @Spoondate Some Love

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:34:00 -0700

Thank you Eater.

xoxo

- Spoonette

Notes From An Evening of Dessert

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:54:00 -0700

A wise person once said: “There’s always room for dessert.” That couldn’t have been more spot-on at our recent 3-course dessert tasting. Pastry Chef Gabriel Mitchell of Maison Mitchell took sweet-toothed Spoondaters on a sugary voyage to a delicious land of sweet sensations. The wine-paired menu offered a beautiful progression of creative desserts that culminated in a decadent chocolate confection.

FIRST COURSE
Pineapple Gazpacho
Roasted Pineapple, Caramel, Rum Crème Fraiche
Paired with: Domaine de Saint-Antoine 2010 - Rose Vin de Pays de Gard

SECOND COURSE
Lime Crème
Corn Salsa, Fleur de Sel, Tequila

INTERMEZZO
Coffee Granita

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
Chocolate Moelleux
Blackberry Gastrique, Chocolate Mousse, Thai Basil Macaron Glacé
Paired with: Vignetto Saetti 2010 - Sparkling Lambrusco

To keep things intimate and exciting, we limited the number of guests to 8 members.

The Setup

The Awesome Guests
A Toast to New Friends

Chef Gabriel Plates Before The Guests
First Course: Pineapple Gazpacho
Spoondater Savoring Her Dish
Second Course: Lime Creme, Corn Sable, Roasted Corn SalsaIntermezzo: Coffee Granita
Third-Course: Death By Chocolate

Laughter and Good Times

Spoondaters Get a Preview of Super Duper Before It Opens to The Public

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:48:00 -0700

Some of the perks of being a Spoondater include exclusive invites to private restaurant launch parties. Last night, Spoondaters and their friends got a sneak peek of the burger joint that’s primed to become the west coast Shake Shack: Super Duper Burger.

Everyone had a fantastic time noshing on burgers, chicken sandwiches and portobello burgers. The beer and wine flowed all night. Our favorite treats were the shake shots, vodka spiked cookies’n cream milkshakes served in shot glasses. Simply fabulous!

Here are some pictures for those who missed out on the fun.

The Killer Shake Shots

Super Duper Burger (via Thrillist)

The shot before the mayhem

Garlic Fries

Foodspotting was in the house…

Awesome Profiles of the Week

Mon, 09 May 2011 15:34:00 -0700

Congrats to StayGold and Shaherose, our profile picks of the week.

They each win a dining gift certificate redeemable at the restaurant of their choice! Woo hoo!

Happy Eating!

Spoondate is currently in private beta. Invites are being rolled out gradually. If you’re in San Francisco and dying to get in before anyone else, email letmein@spoondate.com and tell us why. Make us laugh :)

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StayGold / San Francisco, CA

Five foods I would take with me on a deserted island…
Kumamoto oysters, chocolate truffles, ahi poke with extra inamona, grilled shumai, beer

If offered a free meal at any restaurant, I would go to…
Michael Minna, Chez Panisse, French Laundry, Nobu’s, Asia de Cuba (NYC)…

In addition to food, I also enjoy…
Browsing around new neighborhoods, gardens/gardening, slack key guitar, expressive arts events, snorkeling on sunny days in warm clear waters.

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Shaherose / San Francisco, CA

With a $25 meal allowance, I would…
break my vegetarianism for some hella awesome sushi ;)

Five foods I would take with me on a deserted island…
Fresh Young Coconuts, Kombucha, Dosas, fresh, raw butterfish, spicy mayan chocolate

In addition to food, I also enjoy…
Bikram Yoga, diving into startup craziness, sunshine on my face!

Sexy Couples Love Tiramisu!

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:05:00 -0700

Here’s to la Dolce Vita!

The true meaning of sweetheart…

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:03:05 -0700

The true meaning of sweetheart…

Spoon Me and Fork You buttons

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:55:39 -0700

Spoon Me and Fork You buttons

Stumbled upon a Valentine’s Day conversation started by...

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:58:36 -0800

Stumbled upon a Valentine’s Day conversation started by some awesome yelpers about @spoondate. We love ya!

The breathtaking view from our office…

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:37:57 -0800

The breathtaking view from our office…

"Food is love. Don’t go Hungry!"

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:27:00 -0800

“Food is love. Don’t go Hungry!”