Saison, San Francisco
Photographs from my meal in United states ,San Francisco at Saison, on March 1, 2013.
![1st Course: Rhubarb soda, grapefruit rim](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383255026-OBEJ5HUNQSXU937VH14C/1st+Course_+Rhubarb+soda%2C+grapefruit+rim.jpg)
1st Course: Rhubarb soda, grapefruit rim
![2nd Course: Custard of grilled black truffle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383274180-315P5XMN05G4SBRDW7W5/2nd+Course_+Custard+of+grilled+black+truffle.jpg)
2nd Course: Custard of grilled black truffle
![Secret Identity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383347168-IIV4JFJ5HKNYHROQIY0O/Secret+Identity.jpg)
Secret Identity
![Champagne Canard-Duchêne, Cuvée Léonie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383300314-QZZ18DS3AM75OZDQ80AE/Champagne+Canard-Duch%C3%AAne%2C+Cuv%C3%A9e+L%C3%A9onie.jpg)
Champagne Canard-Duchêne, Cuvée Léonie
![4th Course: Live scallop, celeriac purée, pear, cured citrus pe](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383354526-11XDGTDR6ECQDFC6LJON/4th+Course_+Live+scallop%2C+celeriac+pur%C3%A9e%2C+pear%2C+cured+citrus+peel.jpg)
4th Course: Live scallop, celeriac purée, pear, cured citrus pe
![5th Course: Blue wing sea robin, cured in bull kelp, kissed with](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383560692-BY2KEI1UQH0DI0IAA3OA/5th+Course_+Blue+wing+sea+robin%2C+cured+in+bull+kelp%2C+kissed+with+an+ember%2C+gel%C3%A9e+of+the+grilled+bones%2C+crispy+kelp.jpg)
5th Course: Blue wing sea robin, cured in bull kelp, kissed with
![6th Course: Golden trout roe marinated in a bouillon of its gril](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383580759-AG4UNQ53SVSVT8L0LUYL/6th+Course_+Golden+trout+roe+marinated+in+a+bouillon+of+its+grilled+bones%2C+potato+%26+wild+onion+mousse+and+crackling.jpg)
6th Course: Golden trout roe marinated in a bouillon of its gril
![7th Course: Scarlet arrow fish, gently grilled with the liver, c](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383585692-XD7JM0RVMVE2J7AZQJEJ/7th+Course_+Scarlet+arrow+fish%2C+gently+grilled+with+the+liver%2C+cherry+leaf+and+blossom%2C+a+broth+of+the+ember+of+its+roasted+bones+and+head.jpg)
7th Course: Scarlet arrow fish, gently grilled with the liver, c
![8th Course: Bluefin tuna torn with an abalone shell, mixed with](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383594382-JH69UO4VN77S9QSV5S49/8th+Course_+Bluefin+tuna+torn+with+an+abalone+shell%2C+mixed+with+the+grilled+sinew+and+the+lean+meat+cured+like+ham%2C+sea+urchin+slowly+dried+over+the+embers.jpg)
8th Course: Bluefin tuna torn with an abalone shell, mixed with
![Sancerre 2011, Domaine Vacheron](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383617768-D69U7D0CTKMOJU0171ZI/Sancerre+2011%2C+Domaine+Vacheron.jpg)
Sancerre 2011, Domaine Vacheron
![9th Course: Monterey bay abalone, roasted over the embers, coast](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383633711-WU3GM7JLFSKF90IV3BQO/9th+Course_+Monterey+bay+abalone%2C+roasted+over+the+embers%2C+coastal+greens%2C+artichoke%2C+caper+jelly%2C+a+stew+of+rice+and+the+abalone+liver.jpg)
9th Course: Monterey bay abalone, roasted over the embers, coast
![10th Course: Vegetable crudite, mist of fermented anchovy and me](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383646176-X5FLOYLWD1LB99EC6Q8L/10th+Course_+Vegetable+crudite%2C+mist+of+fermented+anchovy+and+meyer+lemon.jpg)
10th Course: Vegetable crudite, mist of fermented anchovy and me
![11th Course: Milk bread with aged butter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383657484-U3696Y7MLEDIK1KFGQEN/11th+Course_+Milk+bread+with+aged+butter.jpg)
11th Course: Milk bread with aged butter
![Kistler, McCrea Vineyard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383669670-ZS11KZ0JTSVKWX36XB71/Kistler%2C+McCrea+Vineyard.jpg)
Kistler, McCrea Vineyard
![12th Course: Brassicas, each leaf dehydrated over the embers, wi](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383685858-F9WM7P6ASQXGUAKCWRXF/12th+Course_+Brassicas%2C+each+leaf+dehydrated+over+the+embers%2C+wild+seaweed+bouillon.jpg)
12th Course: Brassicas, each leaf dehydrated over the embers, wi
![Reutberger Kloster Beer](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383714342-QRPTORKMGIUUB03HHP4J/Reutberger+Kloster+Beer.jpg)
Reutberger Kloster Beer
![13th Course: Wild sablefish, poached in seawater, swarnadwipa sp](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383697847-5MAZ2MIW64S7ZNPSZYX9/13th+Course_+Wild+sablefish%2C+poached+in+seawater%2C+swarnadwipa+spices%2C+sauce+of+rangpur+lime.jpg)
13th Course: Wild sablefish, poached in seawater, swarnadwipa sp
![15th Course: Turnips grilled over a bed of coffee, giant radish](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383745032-KURXVBU2W98P3GD6EQYX/15th+Course_+Turnips+grilled+over+a+bed+of+coffee%2C+giant+radish+glazed+in+mustard%2C+mascarpone%2C+maple%2C+chicken+and+its+roasting+juices.jpg)
15th Course: Turnips grilled over a bed of coffee, giant radish
![14th Course: Duck liver toffee, bbq olives, milk, bread, beer](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383727676-OKFY2HQF2QV81CV5P4RR/14th+Course_+Duck+liver+toffee%2C+bbq+olives%2C+milk%2C+bread%2C+beer.jpg)
14th Course: Duck liver toffee, bbq olives, milk, bread, beer
![Saison 2010 Syrah](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383754777-B71RPUEGUH97D210HU9N/Saison+2010+Syrah.jpg)
Saison 2010 Syrah
![The building wall of wine](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383768398-Z7Q4RA3CRVIFXH77T4UY/The+building+wall+of+wine.jpg)
The building wall of wine
![16th Course: Tart of perigord black truffle (slowly grilled in a](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383794344-1OBSFRTB65DL5PMGZAHA/16th+Course_+Tart+of+perigord+black+truffle+%28slowly+grilled+in+a+bed+of+oak+%26+pine%29%2C+parmesan+cream%2C+sea-buckthorn+jelly%2C+roasting+juices+of+old+beef.jpg)
16th Course: Tart of perigord black truffle (slowly grilled in a
![Le Mont Molleux 2009, Domaine Huet Vouvray](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383815390-XE3U23LT9ZOF8HFBCJ2K/Le+Mont+Molleux+2009%2C+Domaine+Huet+Vouvray.jpg)
Le Mont Molleux 2009, Domaine Huet Vouvray
![Robert Mondavi Opus One 2009](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383805230-9SK1IA6C5HKT4CR4LOMW/Robert+Mondavi+Opus+One+2009.jpg)
Robert Mondavi Opus One 2009
![17th Course: "Grilled Cheese"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383836711-PLT09FMPJ7DAO0H8WMVC/17th+Course_+_Grilled+Cheese_.jpg)
17th Course: "Grilled Cheese"
![18th Course: "Grapefruit"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383848822-CLPC3JWX8L4IPBJ35QOA/18th+Course_+_Grapefruit_.jpg)
18th Course: "Grapefruit"
![19th Course: Pine nut soufflé](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383880896-4CZJCFCSR0OQD02RSOZE/19th+Course_+Pine+nut+souffl%C3%A9.jpg)
19th Course: Pine nut soufflé
![Château de Malle Sauternes, 2005](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383859121-CES5Y6YTB104K48AG3WN/Ch%C3%A2teau+de+Malle+Sauternes%2C+2005.jpg)
Château de Malle Sauternes, 2005
![20th Course: "Tea" - grilled buckwheat tea, rhubarb terrine with](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383917156-6V6ZTKBYYQ3GHQX5B5IC/20th+Course_+_Tea_+-+grilled+buckwheat+tea%2C+rhubarb+terrine+with+goats+yogurt%2C+oatmeal+raisin+macaron%2C+earl+grey+molten+truffle.jpg)
20th Course: "Tea" - grilled buckwheat tea, rhubarb terrine with
![21st Course: Canelé, up close](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383937049-FW6H69O371DSYE26D31U/21st+Course_+Canel%C3%A9%2C+up+close.jpg)
21st Course: Canelé, up close
![21st Course: Canelés roasted in "the beast" (Saison's wood-burn](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383924404-WWTQ58MR1RZ96YIU2NYJ/21st+Course_+Canel%C3%A9s+roasted+in+_the+beast_+%28Saison%27s+wood-burning+Miwe+oven+%E2%80%A6+it+eats+a+lot+of+wood%2C+hence+the+name%29.jpg)
21st Course: Canelés roasted in "the beast" (Saison's wood-burn
![22nd Course: 1979 pu-erh](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383953715-F3B7EWVP3ZO6EX6I8CDU/22nd+Course_+1979+pu-erh.jpg)
22nd Course: 1979 pu-erh
![Chateau Suduraut Sauternes 1986](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383961708-N77G6ZG8OHNW7HZUYCXF/Chateau+Suduraut+Sauternes+1986.jpg)
Chateau Suduraut Sauternes 1986
![Live abalone, shrimp, lobster, and crab](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383977198-SB0QD5D1P2OWHVJY1UV1/Live+abalone%2C+shrimp%2C+lobster%2C+and+crab.jpg)
Live abalone, shrimp, lobster, and crab
![The new dining room](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432383987872-YGRKDX6APNTGJO5HAZUO/The+new+dining+room.jpg)
The new dining room
![Plating in the kitchen](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432384000273-DEF4Z6CK8T7FQ3KIM3BG/Plating+in+the+kitchen.jpg)
Plating in the kitchen
![Chef Joshua Skenes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1432384016901-VMF3RFJ1BSD9G70VKC7R/Chef+Joshua+Skenes.jpg)