Matthew Accarrino's food at San Francisco's SPQR evokes the flavors of Italy kaleidoscoped through an array of other inspirations. In the 11-course tasting menu shown here, priced at $108 per person, look for a French-Indian spice blend, a new take on Alfredo sauce, and more from the chef, whose West Coast approach to Italian fare makes the Pacific Heights restaurant one of the best in the city.
Sweet carrot
Date, vadouvan curryBroccoli and ham
La Quercia acorn hamDuck liver
Kiwi, finger limeLemon spaghetti
"Abalone Alfredo"Nettle and duck cannelloni
Fonduta, winter truffleSturgeon "bacon"
Beet, caviar"Zampone"
Suckling pig's food, rice beanJapanese Wagyu beef
Buckwheat, mushroomPersimmon and nocino
Eggnog
whiskey, nutmegCaramel
