See: http://www.sweetwoodruffsf.com
The next stop on my San Francisco food tour was Sweet Woodruff for lunch. It's located in Nobb Hill, and is just a quick walk from Grace Chapel.
The space is bright and sunny, and the daily supply of fresh vegetables is stacked in the back in a wash of color. Orders are placed at the counter, and you are served at one of the four (or so) tables. It may sound odd to comment on this, but the ice water was spiked with lemon, grapefruit, and cucumber slices, and was incredibly refreshing. Other beverage offerings include some local wines and microbrews.
I had the chicken sausage pot pie, which was served in a bowl topped with a square of puff pastry. Everything tasted fresh and light, right down to the bright orange carrots and green peas. My mom had a cheddar and apple sandwich, on a baguette that was slathered in apple butter. In addition to the cheese and thinly sliced granny smith apples, the sandwich was layered with thick cut, smoky bacon. The only way that one could improve upon this combination would be to make it into a grilled cheese version.
We also had a side of the house-made, seasonal pickles -- fennel slices, olives, asparagus and mushrooms served in a mason jar. Delightful.
Sweet Woodruff also offers instructional classes (see the website for details), and you can get your food to go if you aren't lucky enough to snag a seat.
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