Sugar-Dipped Rose Petals

Last night I had the good fortune to dine at the Chez Panisse Café in Berkeley, for the first time ever. It was lovely, especially the incredible salmon cakes with a delectable mayonnaise. The thrill of novelty of the evening for me, however, was in the half-handful of sugared rose petals tossed over my little scoops of sherbet for dessert.

Gourmet budgeteers should note that the Chez Panisse Café features three-course fixed menu dinners for $31. That's a great deal given the quality of the grub at hand.