My continuing medical education takes me to a lot of places.This time it's San Francisco. It's late June and 68 degrees and sunny, perfect for walking around Union Square. One of the hotel employees remarked that the weather this week is unusually nice. I guess I'll just take his word on that. Staying in San Francisco, of course, provides some interesting dining opportunities. The most notable for me is The Bourbon Steak Restaurant, located in the Westin St. Francis hotel, adjacent to Union Square. This well known restaurant owned by Michael Mina, is a San Francisco landmark.

I elected to try the St. Francis Menu, which is a tasting menu offered to the guests of the hotel. We start with the Spring White Bean Soup.

Tasty, with fresh, crisp vegetables. Next, the main event, an Angus New York Strip, cooked to tender perfection!

We finish with Beignets, with a carmel bourbon dipping sauce.

An Excellent meal, leaving me stuffed! Count on a friendly, attentive staff. However, it ain't cheap! to spend a pretty penny for your dining experience. If you don't mind dropping some coin for a great meal, definitely try The Bourbon Steak Restaurant if you find yourself in San Francisco.