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PSB Serving Staff. Carlos, Luis, Jony, Sergio, Makimin, Francisco (owner), Irma (Francisco’s mother), Leah, Erika, Grae. Rib Eye Frittata with Pineapple Mimosa are bottled exclusively for Pear Street Bistro; they undergo an extra aging process which enhances the richness of the flavors. For only $15, customers can order “The Barrel Flight” which includes a ½ ounce sampling of each of these hand selected drinks. I was treated to a Barrel Flight during my recent dinner visit, an interesting experience for a gal who usually only drinks “foo foo drinks”! Although my taste for the whiskey and bourbon was not very discerning, I did enjoy the rum and tequila! The tequila is served with a Sangrita chaser (house made Bloody Mary mix) which was a good end to the “flight.” For beer connoisseurs, PSB also features a hand-selected draft beer, White Hawk Indian Pale Ale (IPA), made in Mendocino. There’s really something for everyone at PSB’s bar and lounge, which offers an extensive menu of cocktails, wines and beers. My guests and I can attest that cocktails served here are very good—perhaps even bordering on being a little too strong! Some of the drinks may seem a bit pricey, but you won’t be disappointed with the quality. Each day, there is a $6 featured drink of the day, and PSB also features Happy Hour 7 days a week (excluding holidays) from 3 PM – 7 PM during which guests can order specially priced drinks and appetizers. 32 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM MAY 2017 Pear Street Bistro’s dining options also offer something for everyone. The eclectic menu selections represent primarily European, Asian, and American cuisine. On each visit, your dining selection can transport you to a different part of the world, if you so choose. American favorites available include Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Roasted Chicken, and Steak. Asianinspired favorites include the Thai Coconut Curry Linguine, Teriyaki Chicken, or the Asian Chop Chop Salad. If you favor European cuisine, try the Risotto, Fish and Chips, Tuscan Quinoa Veggie Salad, or the Basa de Medellin. And if you enjoy southern cooking, you’ll want to try the Bistro Jambalaya, Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles, or the Cajun Crusted Catfish. Vegetarian selections are also available, as is a special children’s menu. To supplement the regular menus, regular daily specials are also available—one for every day of the week--and there is usually at least one other additional featured daily special. Popular regular specials include Taco Tuesdays, featuring a different taco recipe each week; and 1/2-pound Prime Rib with all the “fixin’s” served every Wednesday. On a recent dinner visit to PSB, my server, Grae, recommended the featured daily special--Parmesan and Gorgonzola crusted Salmon, served with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted tomatoes and sautéed spinach. This was the best salmon I’ve eaten in a very long time! The presentation was beautiful, and the cheeses baked on top of the salmon formed a golden-brown crust that tasted superb. That same evening, my guest ordered the Thursday Meat Loaf special, which was served atop garlic mashed potatoes and topped with gravy and a mound of onion straws. The meat loaf was moist, tender, and delicious! Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday at PSB from 10 AM – 3 PM. The brunch menu has an equally varied menu as the lunch/dinner menus. It features several breakfast items, such as the PSB Omelet, Brioche French Toast, Benedicts, and Steak and Eggs; also available are entrée salads and sandwiches, and several different sides. During last year’s review, I was intrigued to learn that PSB offered $10 Endless Mimosas for brunch, and decided I should try it out! So, on a recent Saturday morning, I stopped in for brunch. Parking was a bit challenging due to the Farmer’s Market occupying the rear parking lot; I’ve heard that Sunday brunch parking is also challenging due to nearby church services. The restaurant and lounge were moderately busy that morning, with a RESTAURANT REVIEW 2395 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole | (510) 741-8875 | pearstreetbistro.com


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