Scientist

Couple more: If you like offal, I would recommend Incanto (mostly Italian, with some dishes clearly influenced by St.Johns). Also, if you are up for a trip outside of San Francisco, try Cyrus in Healdsburg (better than Coi imho, similar molecular cooking. Tony

If I remember correctly, the pink salt in the French Laundry recipe is curing salt, but is in there for its distinctive flavor, not preservation (there isn't enough to really preserve). Tony