Eating out is always a good idea, to be honest — especially when coming across a restaurant as good as Dalida.
The vibe: The restaurant in the former military barracks of the historic Presidio focuses on Eastern Mediterranean fare in a vibrant, nature-inspired setting.
- The dishes are influenced by husband-and-wife team Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz’s travels to his native Turkey, spotlighting the converging cultures of the region that have long influenced Istanbul.
What I ate: The stonefruit lamb skewer ($19) is inspired by the Levant, made with tender morsels of succulent lamb wedged between charred loquat over smoked labneh and topped with a pepper-za’atar pine nut relish.
My thought bubble: It was the perfect blend of flavors — tangy, rich and slightly sweet due to the tartness of the loquats…