Every once in a while, a girl needs a good burger. (Preferably one made with grass fed beef by a butcher she trusts.) My close friend Kristi feels the same way (maybe not about the grass fed part), so we have planned a burger tour to get some quality time on the calendar while sampling one of the city's current culinary crazes.
Our first stop was Marlowe, a bistro concept that brings farm-fresh ingredients to an industrial-chic space near the CalTrain station. In addition to sharing the burger (served with cheddar, bacon, and caramelized onions and a horseradish aioli on the side), we had a couple of killer apps. Spicy jumbo prawns were served alongside a mason jar filled with "hot and boozy" cocktail sauce, a blend of mezcal, tomato, celery, and spice that evoked a bloody mary. At the server's recommendation, we also tried the steak tartare, which did not top Bix's version but still struck a nice balance with the poached quail egg and fresh cracked pepper on a light bed of arugula.
My favorite component of the meal was the wine, however. Whenever I see the Unti Petit Frere on the menu, I leap for this reasonably priced Dry Creek blend. It opens up so nicely after a glass... just like conversation with a close friend.
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