Per half pound $12
Smokestack, San Francisco CA
I liked the texture of this sausage. It’s wasn’t too dense so it was a pleasure to eat. I was expecting more heat from the Thai chilis but really didn’t get much heat at all. Overall, the sausage was good but nothing to write home about.
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Chicken with chipotle and kumquat, huevo, pork and broccoli. Each $3.50
Tacos Cala, San Francisco CA
I can’t get enough of the tacos at Cala! They constantly rotate the fillings and they’re all so tasty. The egg taco is certainly becoming one of my favorites.
Sourdough, fennel, bay laurel. Tasting menu $155
Lazy Bear, San Francisco CA
This was possible one of the most perfectly prepared piece of fish I’ve had to date. NOMS! It was so soft and silky to cut and eat, and the accompaniments only raised the flavor and texture of the halibut.
Served with French fries. $15
Garaje, San Francisco CA
This burger tasted ok, but the beef patties were dry and overcooked. They really set you up for failure to eat this decently sized burger though. The burger is crammed with lettuce and two patties that don’t want to stay still, but they loosely wrap it in a small piece of paper as if they think that’s sufficient to keep everything together. This was a mess to eat (and not in a good way) which frankly became quickly tiresome. There is no joy or pleasure in eating a pile of disintegrated burger garbage. #foodfail
With country sausage gravy, eggs over medium, served with buttermilk biscuits and gravy. $13.75
Orphan Andy’s, San Francisco CA
Omg, I am ridiculous! I can’t believe I order this stuff and eat the entire thing! Ugh, I will never be skinny, lol!
Pimento cheese, okra, pickled onions, and bacon. $12
Eureka Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco CA
This seems a paltry portion for twelve bucks. I liked the flavors but would have appreciated a few more tortillas worth.
Chicken thighs, garlic fried rice, tomatoes, flour tortilla. $8.75
Papalote Mexican Grill, San Francisco CA
This is one of the best Mexican-Filipino fusion food items I’ve tried thus far. I loved that they used chicken thighs instead of breast to keep it more authentic. It’s packed with flavor and the burrito and pretty big. Mmm…
House ground Brandt family beef, wagon wheel cheddar, housemade bun, little gem lettuce, heirloom tomato, pickles, special sauce. $14.50
Prospect, San Francisco CA
This burger was great. The beef patty was juicy and tender and all the were great. I especially enjoyed the old-school pickles. They were a nice throwback.
Sauce romesco. Family style menu, $60 per person
Al’s Place, San Francisco CA
This was yummy. I liked the texture and flavor of the chickpeas and the romesco sauce was just lovely! Mmm…
Per half pound $15
Smokestack, San Francisco CA
I liked the flavor of this brisket, but it was SO dry! Ugh, I was disappointed because brisket is my favorite but besides the random pieces of fat, this was like eating jerky.
Tonkotsu based soup, pork belly, egg, green onion, bamboo shoot, sesame, dried seaweed, fried garlic, mizuna.
Orenchi Beyond, San Francisco CA
Omg, this bowl of ramen may have been on the small side, but it certainly was delicious! Maybe it was due to the fattier-than-normal tonkotsu broth or the fattier-than-normal cut of pork belly, but I couldn’t stop eating it! A definite must-try.
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Country ham, hazelnut, Meyer lemon. Tasting menu $155
Lazy Bear, San Francisco CA
This dish was beautiful and delicious! I loved the different preparations of the asparagus. And the miner’s lettuce and brassica flowers looked great against the frothy foam. Noms!
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