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thoughts from a girl's mind on SF's restaurants (and other random tidbits)

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

my hunger can wait

Ti Couz....

crepe heaven on a plate with more cheese than one can handle without a few lactose digestive pills.
this three sectioned restaurant on 16th and valencia is well worth the hour-plus wait for a table. take it from me: opt for the counter of a table outside for a much shorter wait time. section 1: bar; section 2: dining; section 3: wait room. they have a whole area dedicated to waiting for a table, which they could remedy the long wait time by turning to wait room into a second dining area. alas, what do I know, I'm not a restaurant manager. the perk of sitting at the counter, you get to watch the talented (non-french) crepe cooks work their magic whipping up crepes as you salivate.

the portions are huge, so share a savory crepe and save room to share a desert crepe as well. who can pass up a nutella and banana desert crepe? I sure as heck can't resist. (just ask for no ice cream and less whipped cream. it can get a bit soggy with all the toppings they pile on)
savory crepes: I recommend getting at least one with mushroom. the mushroom gravy garnish gives the crepes the perfect amount of moisture. without the gravy, the savory crepe can be a bit on the dry side. the onion, mushroom and cheese crepe is my personal favorite. the seafood crepes are ok. order it of you are feeling "oceany", but keep in mind the quality of the scallops and shrimp is not top-notch. Ti Couz also has a raw-bar, but I have yet to tear myself away from the yummy crepes.

go check it out, wait in line, watch the crepes being made, and dig in. it's well worth the wait.