Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Spicy Tuna banh mi – Dinosaurs

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The Spicy Tuna banh mi - Dinosaurs
Chunk light tuna with spicy mayo, pickled carrot and daikon radishes, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, and mayo on a French baguette. $4.75
Dinosaurs, San Francisco CA

Omg, Dinosaurs is my new favorite banh mi sandwich shop near my neighborhood! (Saigon Sandwich still rocks it out in the Tenderloin.) I was surprised that this used canned tuna (I didn’t know what to expect), but I really loved it! These sandwiches are cheap and deliciously awesome!

Colorful graffiti mural, Market Street
Colorful graffiti mural, Market Street. I love the vibrant colors of this artwork found in an alley off Market Street.

Turkish bread – Tuba Restaurant and Grill

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Turkish bread - Tuba Restaurant and Grill
Served with flavored butter, olives, and crumbly cheese (feta?). Complimentary.
Tuba Restaurant and Grill, San Francisco CA

As complimentary bread goes, these were frickin’ amazing! I don’t think I’ve really had Turkish bread before (that I can remember), and it was really good! The bread is flavorful enough on its own but I love the extras that it comes with too.

Trailing African daisy (Osteospermum fruticosum, Asteraceae)
Trailing African daisy (Osteospermum fruticosum, Asteraceae), Dolores Street. I love this ornamental flower! The mature petals fold back onto themselves and create an awesome visual effect.

Filus malbec 2008 – Tuba Restaurant and Grill

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Filus malbec 2008 - Tuba Restaurant and Grill

Red wine, Argentina. An affordable, easy, drinkable wine that pairs well with most dishes. $7 glass
Tuba Restaurant and Grill, San Francisco CA

Mission Dolores High School
Mission Dolores High School. Coming from a small town, it amazes me that city kids get to attend really cool high schools in historic buildings. I guess it’s probably lost on them at the moment, but they’ll appreciate it later in life.

Los numeros #3 – Zapata Mexican Grill

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Los numeros #3 - Zapata Mexican Grill
Carne asada (grilled skirt steak), grilled fish and prawns with rice, black beans, salad, guacamole and sour cream. $12.75
Zapata Mexican Grill, San Francisco

Wow, there was A LOT of food on that plate! The proteins were definitely on the salty side, but still flavorful. The fish was a bit overcooked, but the prawns were perfect.

Chips and salsa - Zapata Mexican Grill
Chips and salsa. Complimentary.

Mural of Market Street, Church Street
Mural of Market Street, Church Street. This artwork is pretty cool – I like how they switch up the scene from panel to panel.

2 item combo – Fung Lum Express

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2 item combo - Fung Lum Express
With sweet and sour spare ribs, orange chicken, and vegetable fried rice.
Fung Lum Express, San Francisco (SFO)

The Chinese food here is sad and pathetic. If you want your week’s worth of sodium, then grab a plate at Fung Lum. The food quality is super low and most items are overcooked and dry. Lame!

Seaside tree mallow (Malvaceae, Lavatera maritima), Dolores Street
Seaside tree mallow (Malvaceae, Lavatera maritima), Dolores Street. There are several large bushes near Dolores Park.

Falafel platter – Cafe Flore

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Falafel platter - Cafe Flore
3 falafel balls, hummus, cucumber raiti, cous cous, mixed green salad with feta and sherry vinaigrette, and warm whole wheat pita bread. $9.95
Cafe Flore, San Francisco

I love platters because you get to try many things – perhaps it’s the non-committal part of me. This was ok, flavorful, but the falafel was a little dry and I wasn’t a fan of the whole wheat pita. They were too dense for my taste. The hummus, raita, and cous cous were my favorite parts.

Downtown San Francisco from Corona Heights Hill/Park
View of downtown San Francisco from Corona Heights Hill/Park.

Sun-dried tomato cream cheese bagel – Jumpin’ Java Coffee House

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Sun-dried tomato cream cheese bagel - Jumpin' Java Coffee House
On a toasted onion bagel – $2.95. Medium coffee – $1.85.
Jumpin’ Java Coffee House, San Francisco CA

Mmm, I love sun-dried tomato spread! They tend to pack it on so I’ll usually ask for “light on the cream cheese”. This time they gave a medium portion, hehe.

United States Mint, Hermann Street
United States Mint, Hermann Street. This is a view of the building from Market Street. I think it’s kind of weird that we have a working Mint in our city. You don’t hear much about it, but I wonder if they give tours?  XUA8JXQWDRXG

Chicken shepherd’s pie – Cafe Flore

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Chicken shepherd's pie - Cafe Flore
Chunks of chicken, English peas, carrots, house made mashed potatoes, chopped parsley. $8.95
Cafe Flore, San Francisco

This was ok. The filling was on the salty side and the mashed potatoes were a little bland. I guess we ordered this to soak up some of the alcohol we had consumed during Sunday Funday, lol!

SF Giants Tiger graffiti mural, 15th Street

SF Giants Tiger graffiti mural, 15th Street. I love the composition and colors in this artwork. It’s sinister and cute at the same time.

Pepperoni slice – Nizario’s Pizza

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Pepperoni slice - Nizario's Pizza

$3
Nizario’s Pizza, San Francisco CA

Pepperoni slice - Nizario's Pizza

Back in graduate school, I would frequently hit this place after a night of clubbing. These days, I’m less likely to grab pizza with the afterhours crowd – I’m getting old! I did, however, find myself at Nizario’s recently. I’m surprised I was able to take these pics, lol! As if a greasy pepperoni pizza slice isn’t enough, I’ll also cover the slice in red chili flakes, oregano, and parmesan cheese. I’m a mess!

Valley oak (Quercus lobata, Fagaceae), Corona Heights Park/Hill
Valley oak (Quercus lobata, Fagaceae), Corona Heights Park/Hill. This is my favorite oak in California. I love the large, deciduous, deeply lobed leaves!