826 Folsom St at 3rd
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 538-0918

With no conception of the venue, we arrived (one of us a little bit late…mind the grueling SoMa bridge-backup traffic please).  Azie was a surprisingly large space–two stories, apparently able to accommodate 100 sit-down guests–but the unique lighting and curtained booths evoke a cozy feel.  The 2 oz. wine tasting menu was a happy discovery for the lightweight, but it’s the giant football-sized roast at the adjacent table that we’ll really remember.  We’re pretty sure that the line chef from Lulu next door was just being spoiled as a regular, but the dish was a conversation piece nonetheless for two city girls, including one vegetarian, to admire extensively while contemplating culinary careers of our own.  Well, maybe we’ll start small by just taking cooking classes.  But there’s something about seeing a chef dine out at his neighboring restaurant to make for a satisfying conclusion to the 2008 Dine About Town 2008.  Thank you, San Francisco, for being such a friendly city to dine in.  (Kavita, Dine About Town)

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