Who needs entire, well-rounded meals for dinner? Not us, that's who. Give us some cheese and some booze for sustenance, and we're a happy little drunk mouse. Which is why we love Quince's "scotch and cheese" flight for a mere $35. Head over to their newly renovated bar and lounge in the FiDi (right next to North Beach!) to nibble and sip on the following trio of cheeses and scotches:
1) Cheese: Andante Creamery Trio, Petaluma, California (goat, cow, crème fraiche)
Scotch: Bunnahabhain, 12-year-old, Islay
2) Cheese: Comté Grand Cru Alpage, Marcel Petite, Comté, France
Scotch: Speyside, 12-year-old, Highlands
3) Cheese: Keen’s Cheddar Reserve, Somerset, England
Scotch: Tobermory, 10-year-old, Isle of Mull
And if you're still famished, you can grab something from their bar menu fashioned by James Beard Award-winner, chef Michael Tusk. Or, a suitable alternative, head over to the nearby Happy Donuts for a "chocolate eclair." Delightful.
Quince Bar and Lounge Hours:
470 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133 (cross street Montgomery)
415.775.8500
www.quincerestaurant.com