Chow

When I heard that we were going to dine at "Chow" restaurant, my first thought was Chinese food. Turns out that I was not even close. Chow relies on fresh and locally produced organic ingredients, including free range chicken, all natural beef and fresh squeezed fruit juices.

Their menu was complete with an impressive amount of food selections. Even the pickiest of diners will find something to enjoy. Well known for their delicious pizza, they also offer fantastic salad choices as well as appetizers and small cheese and salami plates to whet your appetite.

Right away I was interested in either the Grilled Rare Ahi Tuna sandwich with ginger, or the Picante Fish Tacos. After speaking with our friendly and well informed server Kris, I chose the tacos.

Kris, doing a fine job of explaining my Picante fish tacos which
included a Deep Fried Mahi Mahi filet, avocado, cilantro, mango pico de
gallo salsa, dressed with cabbage and a chipotle cream sauce.

His description of the tacos made them sound muy deliciouso. However, with all those tasty ingredients the tacos were slightly dry, and personally I would have loved some fresh jalapenos on the side for a little spice. The fish had great flavor, very mild and perfectly cooked.

Today's lunch crowd from left to right, my wife Dawn, myself, and Barbara,
(our fourth luncher was Erin, she chose to take the picture instead of being in it).

Barbara, who always has a keen ability to pick out the best item on the menu selected the Nicoise Salad (pronounced Nee-Swah, glad I didn't order it I would have said Nee-Koi-Se). Only the experienced should order this salad, it comes complete with capers, ahi tuna, tomatoes, kalamata olives, anchovies, fresh greens, potatoes, tomatoes, string beans and fresh hard boiled eggs. Served with an amazing dressing called Green Goddess, it's as delicious as it is mysterious.


Dawn ordered the Fusilli pasta served with chicken, sausage, tomato and cream. This item sounded terrific from the menu, however I was very underwhelmed by it's flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly but the JuJuBes sized sausage flecks were tasty but scarce.

Erin ordered the Cobb salad, after having them hold the onions and the eggs, she was left with fresh greens, chicken, bacon, avacado and blue cheese dressing. She said the pre-tossed dressing left the salad just a little soggy but not so much that she didn't finish every bite. Chow offers 3 salad sizes, Erin chose the medium and found it to be the perfect lunch sized portion.

The service at Chow restaurant is top notch, never will your glass be empty, your bread dish devoid of bread, nor will your finished plate stare back up at you wondering if you are going to lick it or not.

Offering a full bar and a brisk lunch crowd, Chow is a great place for a great meal at a modest price for Danville dining.

You can visit Chow online at:

http://www.chowfoodbar.com/index.html

Or in Danville at:

445 Railroad Ave
Danville, CA 94526