Indigio is a small neighborhood restaurant in the Hayes Valley District. An excellent choice for those on a budget and a great value on the food and service of this place. It has definitely seen better days but still holds up to a good restaurant for the price. Serves well for those looking to find a reasonable and quiet place before the symphony or ballet.
Atmosphere: Large restaurant with upwards of 40 tables. Very quiet and romantic setting which is fit for any type of group large or small. Open kitchen opens up the restaurant and the bar area provides a limited view of the kitchen.
Service: 3 out of 5 spoons
Service was good and straight forward. The waiter didn't seem to have any sense of urgency when it came to providing service. I find this a fault in this places armor and wish that a more experienced waitstaff worked throughout as another service we were not being serviced he stepped in to provide it to us.
Food: 4 out of 5 forks
Food Comments: Good food at exceptional prices. The pricing throughout the menu encourages a three course or larger setting at a reasonable price. Their prix fixe at 35 dollars in San Francisco is an excellent value and will be on a short list of great affordable restaurants.
Appetizers:
(Mr. and Mrs.)
Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup,
croutons, white truffle drizzle $8.95
Entree:
(Mr. and Mrs.)
Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast over White Beans, Zucchini Squash,
And a Basil Pesto with Toasted Almonds and Reggiano $19.95
Wine Paring: 2007 Thomas Fogarty, Chardonnay
The wine has a green/straw colored wine and loads of minerals, fresh apples and clean earthy -finish. This un-oaked chardonnay really stands out from many others because of its natural occurring carbonation and the slight mushroom aroma that the blend provides makes this wine a special dish with creamy dishes, fish and chicken.
5 out of 5 corks for no corkage fees on your bottle of wine and for having a good arrangements of wines on the list. Our recommendation is Bring your own bottle and save on the mark-up.
Favorite dish (of Mr.): Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup,
croutons, white truffle drizzle
Favorite dish (of Mrs.):Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup,
croutons, white truffle drizzle
Cost: 60 per person with wine (Tax and Tip Included)
About: Thomas Fogarty Vineyards
ABOUT THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY & VINEYARDS
What began as a pastime is today the Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyard, one of the San Francisco Peninsula's most respected wineries. A Stanford Cardiovascular Surgeon and world-renowned inventor, Thomas Fogarty took up home winemaking in the early 1970's in a small cabin on the current winery site. He planted his first grapes in 1978, and in 1981 established a commercial winery in the historic grape growing region of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Twenty five acres of Burgundian-style varietals are planted on the 325 acre estate, focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and small lots of Merlot and Sangiovese. The winery property, located directly west of Palo Alto and Stanford University, sits on Skyline Blvd. at a 2000 foot elevation. The long, cool growing season and excellent sun exposure provide an ideal climate for these grape varieties. Dr. Fogarty's vision is to produce high quality, character-filled wines which take full advantage of the unique soil and climate of this appellation.
The mountain top setting has sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay Area. Accommodating up to 220 guests, Thomas Fogarty Winery is an intimate, elegant, and relaxing setting for memorable events. Surrounded by vineyards and a beautifully landscaped lawn, the handsome redwood reception facility flows down the mountainside on three separate levels, each exposed to stunning views.
The 4,000 square foot Pavilion overlooks the pampered Chardonnay vineyard. The unique copper roof and open air feel makes the structure a Bay Area "one of a kind." The Hill House and it's adjoining terrace, hand crafted with Redwood panels, tile, and hardwood floors is an area used all year around. The terrace has glass panels lined on runners, allowing it to be closed off on cooler days without sacrificing the famous view. The Fogarty Board Room, a popular getaway for Silicon Valley companies, is a welcome retreat from the daily office grind. This room comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests and is equipped with most AV needs. The river rock fireplace is a welcome sight on a cool winter's day and a custom made pool table could be considered "Team Building."
Thomas Fogarty Winery invites you to experience "the flavors of the fruit" from our beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains winery. The Visitor Center is open for wine tasting every Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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