On The Menu

Hey again, Sam the intern here. So, I’ve lived in San Francisco for almost 4 years now, and man has it flown by. As I prepare to graduate from the University of San Francisco I have learned many things. What stands out to me the most is how tolerant and accepting this wonderful city is. San Francisco is a paradise for the dreamer, the hippie, the beats, the gays, the wealthy, the student … you get the picture. During the past four years it seems I can’t turn on the TV without hearing two words: homeless (and other variations of) and environmentally friendly. This incredibly progressive city has made it their mission to help the people who live there whether they are homeless addicts, organic growers, or Marina establishment owners, like our beloved celebrity Mayor Gavin Newsom.

“Hunger shouldn’t be an option,” says the SF Food Bank, but unfortunately 150,000 people in San Francisco struggle to find food everyday. Many of our guests are forced to skip meals, eat less – or eat less well, and even give up food in order to pay rent. During this week, which has become a worldwide celebration of our Mother Earth, also be a reminder of how many people struggle to avoid hunger every single day.

The first Earth Day was celebrated by 20 million people worldwide on April 22, 1970. Earth Day is now observed each year on April 22 by more than 500 million people and national governments in 175 countries. Earth Day has evolved since its 1970 inception into a global celebration of the environment and our commitment to its protection. On the 39th Annual Earth Day the Dining Room will be serving  delicious chicken and noodles spiced with paprika. Rich in vitamin C,  Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of many dried sweet red or green bell peppers, and added to many dishes for flavor and color.

April 20 Chicken Teriyaki: served with rice

April 21 Pasta w/Braised Pork: flavored with a lemon, rosemary, and caper sauce

April 22 Earth Day Chicken Paprika: served with noodles and fresh vegetables

April 23 Tuna Casserole: Angel hair pasta, peas, and carrots with a light cream sauce

April 24 Lemon Oregano Chicken w/Orza: fresh vegetables

April 25 Tuscan Pork Ragu: simmered with beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic

April 26 Jerked Chicken: served with rice and greens

Check back every Monday for that week’s installments of On The Menu!