Many years ago, too many frankly to remember, there was a television game show called Name That Tune. On it, contestants would compete to see who could identify a popular song hearing the fewest possible notes.There was a moment of tension between Ashley and Preeti during the challenge. Kevin told Preeti she could use his already boiling water for asparagus. In the heat of the moment, Preeti accidentally put her asparagus in Ashley's water that was being boiled for gnocchi. Ashley slow cooker pork belly lost it! It was an understandable freak out, but she wouldn't listen to Preeti's apologies at all.His sphere of influence, fittingly for a restaurant with Macao in its name, includes Portugal, represented in lively bacalhau fresco, offered some nights as a tartar; it will help you locate your appetite. Neighboring Spain gets its props in sweet, pork belly deep fried giant Hawaiian prawns paired with garlic refrito and cashews.Missionites love a good brunch, and The Sycamore is ready to give neighborhood folks what they want with a new brunch menu. And they've got all the ingredients for an incredible brunch: bottomless mimosas and a slow cooked belly pork slices donut glazed with Maker's Mark as well as the usual omelettes, potatoes and breakfast meats.In the Quick Fire Challenge, the chefs were tasked with using plantains to prepare two versions of fruituras (beach side fritters) for hostess, Padma and guest judge, famed Puerto Rican chef, Wilo Bennet. Stephanie mixed her plantain tortone with seared tuna for one variety and made a slow cooked pork belly and shrimp fritter with brown butter, basil, and lime for the other.The Sycamore is located at 2140 Mission Street. Brunch will only be served on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Call 415-252-7704 for more information.The weekly music is truly a blast (if you like jazz, blues or live intmiate band-settings). It attracts a lot of musicians, who've made it a sophisticated hang. Not a big space though and the lounge is acoustically challenged, but that's what happens when a restaurant grows into its britches and surprises everyone! Part of what gives this place so much charm. It's like a family member you're surprised by constantly, familiar with and humbled by.