With leeks, onions, fennel, creme fraiche, salsa verde. $16
Universal Cafe, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this was good. Very delcious and comforting food. I kinda wish the salmon was in bigger chunks but I understand that it was a hash. It was also very pretty with the salsa verde on the poached eggs.
Planter of scouring rush, rough horsetail or snake grass (Equisetum hyemale, Equisetaceae) in front of the restaurant.
Such a pretty cooler and so yummy in my tummy! Happy hour $5
The Tropicale, Palm Springs CA
Young and old Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia, Asparagaceae), Joshua Tree National Park. The landscape and plantlife here are super cool!
Pastrami scrambled with eggs served with rye toast, pear. $10
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen, San Francisco CA
Noms! This place rocks and the workers are pretty cool too. The pastrami is SO delicious as is their rye bread. I wish the bread was thicker, but that’s only because I want more of it, hehe.
Branded to-go container.
Chandelier at the Curran Theater. This place is smaller than the Orpheum, but equally as charming.
Served with warm pitas. $8
The Tropicale, Palm Springs CA
I used to be frightened by hummus. The texture looked gross to me. That was when I was a silly kid, and now I LOVE it! Noms!
Jumbo Rocks, Joshua Tree National Park.
Grilled chicken, rice, beans, salsa. Regular $5.25
El Farolito, San Francisco
I’m dumbfounded by the extreme popularity of this place! I would say that most people are too drunk after hours to realize what they’re eating or care about the questionable service, but I’ve also seen this place packed for early dinner.
The last time I ate here, my food was good but the time previous it was super salty. Again, this chicken burrito was SO salty it gave me a major headache! I’m convinced the food is on par with nearby taquerias or even below them which begs the question of why they’re so popular. The service is a completely different issue. The cooks seem to be running a mile a minute but the cashier, who also acts as the expeditor, is inevitably slow and inconsistent. I’ve had major waits for food that seems to come out willy-nilly.
I get that this place is a no-frills, no-nonsense taqueria but at least serve consistent, non-salty food and get it out in a decent amount of time. I’m over it.
San Francisco themed mural, 21st Street. Is that supposed to be Boyz II Men? 🙂
Tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, cactus pear juice. This drink was pretty and delicious! $7
Jake’s, Palm Springs CA
The outdoor dining area is contained by a beautiful, tall hedge on one side.
With citrus-garlic miso sauce, pickled ginger, chives. $9
The Tropicale, Palm Springs CA
Mmmm, so yummy and refreshing. The chilled ahi tasted great with the citrus-garlic sauce.
Chopsticks.
It was still bright outside, but Tropicale already had their strung lights lit.
With Swiss cheese, served with potatoes, fruit, and nine grain toast. $11
Jake’s, Palm Springs CA
I really liked this omelette. It had simple ingredients, but it was executed perfectly. The egg was fluffy and I really enjoyed the peppery arugula folded inside.
Misters are going stong at Jake’s outdoor dining area.
I’m a sucker for tequila and salt, lol! Happy hour $4
The Tropicale, Palm Springs CA
Whenever we go here, we always seem to sit in the outdoor patio area. Gotta love the misters! 🙂
Served over rice, with chopped cilantro. $13
Jiao, Palm Springs CA
I wish the pork had more curry flavor, and it was a bit dry.
Sapporo light beer. $4
Aloe vera plant (Xanthorrhoeaceae) table decoration.
Mmm, bacon + pesto = NOMS! This was delicious and why didn’t I think of this first?! $3
Jake’s, Palm Springs CA
Birba “B” sign a couple doors down from Jake’s.
Slow roasted with carrots and pearl onions over sour cream mashed potatoes. $19
Trio Restaurant, Palm Springs CA
This was pretty good and the beef was tender. I enjoyed that the roast had a good amount of fat for extra flavor. It was definitely a comforting dish.
Evening happens pretty quickly in PS because of the mountains on the western side of the city.
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