Monthly Archives: August 2012

Yuzu shio ramen – Ken Ken Ramen

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Yuzu shio ramen - Ken Ken Ramen
Clean and refreshing. Salt base ramen with Japanese yuzu citrus pepper, mizuna greens, pork and chicken stock. A slow cooked traditional Japanese style ramen. Topped with beautifully braised pork (cha-shu), nori, “onsen” soft boiled egg and assorted veggies. Home style noodles with imported flour from Hokkaido. $11
Ken Ken Ramen, San Francisco CA

Um, I’m not sure that I liked this. I always equate ramen with dark, rich, warm, savory, comforting flavors. The yuzu and mizuna gave this soup such a bright citrusy-y flavor that it seemed odd to me for ramen.

Purple bougainvillea flowers (Nyctaginaceae), 24th Street
Purple bougainvillea flowers (Nyctaginaceae), 24th Street. This is a popular garden plant in San Francisco! We even have a large one in our back yard.

Wonton soup – Au’s Kitchen

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Wonton soup - Au's Kitchen
Half order with 4 pieces of pork wonton dumplings. $3.25
Au’s Kitchen, San Bruno CA

Why is wonton soup SO comforting?! I love the delicious broth and the wonton dumplings are always fun to eat.

Yellow sunflower (Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae)

Yellow sunflower (Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae), West Field Road. I’m convinced that the area in front of the SFO Post Office has the best dry-scaping in the city!

Tacos de cabeza – Taqueria El Mexicano

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Tacos de cabeza - Taqueria El Mexicano
Two tacos with beef cheeks, onion, cilantro, and salsa on corn tortillas with radish and lime. $1 each
Taqueria El Mexicano, South San Francisco CA

Mmm, beef cheeks tacos and only a buck each – score! Gotta love taco trucks.

Pink ice plant flower (Carpobrotus edulis, Aizoaceae)
Pink ice plant flower (Carpobrotus edulis, Aizoaceae), San Francisco Bay Trail. This South African native plant is a popular ground cover along highways in coastal California, but it’s also an aggressive invasive that can easily overrun fragile coastal habitats.

Edamame with citrus salt – Ken Ken Ramen

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Edamame with citrus salt - Ken Ken Ramen
Savory boiled soy beans in shell with homemade citrus salt. $3
Ken Ken Ramen, San Francisco CA

This was new to me – citrus salt with edamame. It was refreshing and tasted great. A little something different to jumpstart the meal.

House merlot red wine 2010 - Ken Ken Ramen
House red wine – Merlot 2010. Pretty decent house red and very drinkable. $5

Sneakers sidewalk stencil, Guerrero Street

Sneakers sidewalk stencil, Guerrero Street. This corner at Liberty Street has several different stencils. Pretty cool.

Rhubarb ice cream – Bi-Rite Creamery

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Rhubarb cream - Bi-Rite Creamery
We used to grow rhubarb for sale growing up, but I only ever had it in pies or crumbles and usually mixed with a fruit of some kind. This ice cream tasted good, but I wish it had a punchier rhubard flavor. I remember rhubarb having a slight sourness that this ice cream lacked. Kid size $2.50
Bi-Rite Creamery, San Francisco

"Pashen" graffiti mural, Osage Street
“Pashen” graffiti mural, Osage Street. Ok, I’m not actually sure what this says, but that’s my best guess. It’s very colorful and pretty though.

Pizza margherita – Pizzeria Delfina

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Pizza margherita - Pizzeria Delfina
Tomato, fior di latte mozzarella cheese, basil. $13
Pizzeria Delfina, San Francisco CA

I love, love, love the pizzas at Pizzeria Delfina! Their crust is so light, airy and flavorful and their sauce tastes amazing. They must use great quality ingredients because no matter how simple the pizza may be, it’s always spectacular. The service is always friendly (not so much when they first opened) and I love sitting at an outside table and people watching.

Pizza margherita - Pizzeria Delfina
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Breadsticks and pizza toppings - Pizzeria Delfina
Breadsticks, chili flakes, grated parmesan, dried oregano leaves. Complimentary

Dolores Hidalgo church bell replica, Dolores Park

Dolores Hidalgo church bell replica, Dolores Park. This park is one of my favorites in the city, partly because it’s so close to my apartment. My doggie loves running around and playing fetch at Dolores Park too.

Spicy tuna & spicy scallop rolls – Barracuda Sushi

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Spicy tuna & spicy scallop rolls - Barracuda Sushi
Standard makimono with tuna, cucumber, and scallop. Happy hour $3 each
Barracuda Sushi, San Francisco CA

Three bucks per roll – score! I also like how they put the “spicy” sauce on top of the scallop roll instead of mixing it with the chopped scallops. Not the best rolls I’ve eaten, but definitely a great value!

Mosaic snake sculpture, 24th and York Street Mini Park
Mosaic snake sculpture, 24th and York Street Mini Park. I’m surprised how clean this snake stays considering how many kids must climb it on a daily basis! It look super cool!

Chocolate covered hazelnuts – LaSalette Restaurant

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Chocolate covered hazelnuts - LaSalette Restaurant
These little treats came after our meal. They were a delicious ending to a fabulous dinner! Complimentary
LaSalette Restaurant, Sonoma CA

Southbound on the Golden Gate Bridge

Southbound on the Golden Gate Bridge. And that brings us to the end of our little Sonoma trip. We had a blast and should really make it up to wine country more often since it’s SO close to The City!

Peas and peas – Pizzeria Delfina

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Peas and peas - Pizzeria Delfina
Pea pods, shelled peas, pea shoots and tendrils with guanciale (unsmoked Italian bacon) and cippoline onions. $9
Pizzeria Delfina, San Francisco CA

This is a simple dish and was absolutely delicious! I loved all the different pea parts and the guanciale added a great rich flavor. Noms!

Tree shadows on red and blue walls
Tree shadows on red and blue walls, Guerrero Street. Some houses in San Francisco are painted in vibrant colors like these. It makes for interesting and beautiful strolls.

Mini ceviche tacos – Barracuda Sushi

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Mini ceviche tacos - Barracuda Sushi
3 tacos – lime cured izumidai (tilapia), diced ahi tuna, and ebi with wonton shells. Happy hour $5
Barracuda Sushi, San Francisco CA

Mmm, these were very good. Although the food at Barracuda isn’t traditional Japanese, I do like their flavors, service, and convenience. You really can’t beat their happy hour prices either!

Coit Tower from the Embarcadero

Coit Tower from the Embarcadero. The Lillian Coit Memorial Tower is perched atop Telegraph Hill and was designed by Aurthur Brown Jr. and Henry Howard in an art deco style.

Lamb seekh kabab – Curry Boyzz

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Marinated ground lamb cooked in a clay oven. Served with onions, lettuce with yogurt sauce, tomato, and lemon. $3.99
Curry Boyzz, San Francisco CA

I was surprised how small this was when it arrived at the table, but it was actually very filling especially with the veggies. I just took pieces of the lamb shish kebab and wrapped them in roti with some of the veggies. The lamb was dry so I wish they had given a side of raita to add some moisture.

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Purple-pink geranium flowers (Pelargonium sp., Geraniaceae), Mission Dolores. I walk by the Mission Dolores every work day when I’m heading to the gym from 16th Street Station Bart. I never really noticed how pretty they’ve kept the small side lawn.