Chili Season, Alexander's Steakhouse

Alexander's Steakhouse is located in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco. It's been a while since I've been to Alexander's so I was excited to try a few of the new cocktails on the Alexander's Originals Menu. With tequila, chili and pineapple gum syrup, I knew that I was going to give the Chili Season a try. As the server mentioned, the cocktail is perfectly balanced. Although I must admit since I like spicy cocktails, with a name like Chili Season, I wish there was a bit more kick of heat to this drink.

The Cocktail, Chili Season, $14
Milagro Blanco, Combier Liqueur d'Orange, lime juice, egg white, angostura Orange and chili pepper tincture.


The Place - Alexander's Steakhouse
South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco
Dinner nightly, full bar
http://www.alexanderssteakhouse.com/sf_site/san_francisco_information.html

Other Alexander's Steakhouse Drinks
Shiso Bomb
Mayan Calendar

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Shiso Bomb, Alexander's Steakhouse

Alexander's Steakhouse in the SOMA district of San Francisco is an Asian inspired steakhouse which also has some cocktails that are Asian influenced.  Per the cocktail menu, the The Shiso Bomb is a mixture of "Hanger One Kaffir Lime - Fresh Lime - Brown Sugar Ginger - Shiso".  Shiso leaves are rich in calcium and iron. It's used in Japanese cooking to spice dishes and add color.  There are different varieties of Shiso: Green, Red and Korean. It's an Asian herb that's part of the mint family. The herb has hints of cinnamon (green) or anise(red). After reading all about shiso tonight, I will definitely order this well balanced "healthy" drink again.

Another plus to dinner at Alexanders are the amuse-bouche and palate cleansers. Before they serve dessert, Alexander's also brings freshly spun upscale cotton candy for the table to remind you of your inner kid.  All nice little touches for an exquisite meal.

Restaurant Specifics
Dinner 7 nights a week, Full Bar
http://www.alexanderssteakhouse.com/san_francisco.html
Shiso Bomb, $12

Other Alexander's Steakhouse Drinks

Other pictures from the visit

Le Village Blood Orange Soda, $6 per bottle (love the color)

Amuse Bouche with Ginger Beer foam and trout roe

Hamachi Shot, $12

Palate Cleanser Blood orange and cranberry

Early Spring Salad with asaparagus and fennel

Early Spring Salad after the pipette was used (so much fun!)

Dry Aged Ribeye

Wasabi butter, veal demi glace served on the side for the ribeye

10 oz Filet Mignon with Foie Gras Bordelaise

Side of Red Quinoa and Side of Asparagus with Hollandaise

Side of Truffle Fries

Rise and Shine 

Close up of the macaroons

Strawberry cotton candy

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Mayan Calendar, Alexander's Steakhouse

The Mayan Calendar at Alexander's Steakhouse in the SOMA neigborhood of San Francisco is a rich comforting cocktail. With the texture and sweet tones created by mixing the Fortaleza Blanco, housemade orgeat, whole egg, lemon juice, bitters and fresh nutmeg, it's dessert in a glass.  Is this cocktail to celebrate doomsday or a cosmic shift as predicted in the Mayan Calendar developed 5000+ years ago or to pay tribute to the Mayan civilization?  Perhaps we'll find out on December 21, 2012 at 11:11pm. 

The Skinny

Dinner 7 days a week

http://www.alexanderssteakhouse.com/

Mayan Calendar, $10

Other Alexander's Steakhouse drinks

Shiso Bomb

Other pictures from the night

Sorry there's no steak pictures.  My dining companions devoured their dishes before I could get a quick pic.  Same with the grape cotton candy at the end of the meal too.

Amouz Bouche

 Beet Salad

Palate Cleanser

Columbia Steelhead

Sake Steamed Sturgeon

 Kalifornia Kumquat (non-alcoholic)

With compliments from Alexanders, assorted cookies

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