Two thighs and a drumstick fried chicken value meal with French fries. $5.99
Queen’s Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe, San Francisco CA
Hmm, after hearing so many rave reviews about this place I was sadly disappointed by the quality of their food. The fried chicken were SUPER greasy making them unpleasant to eat. The fries were also soggy and flavorless.
Hen-and-chicks plants (Echeveria sp., Crassulaceae), Dolores Street.
Organic flour, eggs, buttermilk, cream, sugar, yeast, butter, sea salt. $2.75
Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco CA
I really like how this pastry isn’t too sweet. I’m slowly becoming more aware of super sweet and salty foods these days, and this was a pleasure to eat. Hehe!
Blue spiral bike rack, 16th Street. This decorative rack stands in front of the Eureka Valley branch San Francisco Public Library. Almost snail-like! 🙂
Soju, wasabi tomato juice and Tomolives. $7
900 Grayson, Berkeley CA
Ew! I need to remember that a soju and bloody mary’s don’t mix, lol!
Thin crust, New York style, neapolitan slice with pepperoni. $3.25
Arinell Pizza, San Francisco CA
I always find myself unable to resist getting a slice at Arinell once I’ve exited 16th Street Bart station starving after work. I’ll inevitably slink inside and grab a slice on my way to the gym.
Rooster weathervane at Cafe Du Nord, Market Street.
Sweet corn, shishito peppers, country ham, scallions, chilies. $10
Mission Chinese Food, San Francisco CA
Dare I say this was a little too greasy for me! I usually love most of the dishes I try from Mission Chinese, but this just had a little too much oil. I enjoyed the flavors though, and you can’t go wrong with shishitos!
Pinkish-purple royal trumpet vine flowers (Distictis riversii, Bignoniaceae), Roosevelt Way.
Tomato sauce, cilantro, yogurt, sesame seeds. $12
Toast, Oakland CA
I really enjoyed the smokey flavor of the tomato sauce. The meatballs were also very good, but the sauce was my favorite component.
Amuse bouche with goat cheese, beets, and baby arugula. Complimentary
With homemade tomato salsa, queso de cabra (goat cheese), and fresh basil. $2.50 per slice
Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco CA
This has been one of their more simple daily pizzas, but it was still delicious! They always use good quality ingredients which makes the difference.
Seaside tree mallow (Malvaceae, Lavatera maritima), Dolores Street.
Spicy fried Sonoma Valley chicken, buttermilk waffle with Vermont maple syrup. $12.50
900 Grayson, Berkeley CA
This was REALLY tasty! And there was plenty of fried chicken – I could barely finish. I kinda wish the chicken was bone-in though, it feels more homey that way and it keeps the meat super moist.
Coffee. $2
Sugar and salt.
Pork meatballs, pickled carrot and daikon radishes, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, and mayo on a French baguette. $4.75
Dinosaurs, San Francisco CA
I think I’ve tried all but one of the different Vietnamese sandwiches at Dinosaurs. They’re all SO yummy that I couldn’t possibly choose a favorite. Fried tofu banh mi, here I come!
Wooden play sculpture, Helen Diller Playground, Mission Dolores Park.
Battered and fried chicken in a special sauce with broccoli. $9.95
House of Chen, San Francisco CA
Meh, another low quality, super greasy dish from House of Chen. I guess we can all learn from our mistakes.
Heirloom tomatoes with olivada, burrata, and basil. $11
Toast, Oakland CA
So simple and delicious! I’m very fond of heirloom tomatoes and this variety was so beautiful. The soft, creamy burrata cheese combined with the salty, garlicky olivada really complemented the tomatoes. Mmm!
Stewed oxtail in peanut soup, with Chinese long beans, eggplant, and bok choy. $12.95
Tastebuds, San Bruno CA
Hmm, this wasn’t my favorite preparation of this dish. I think the peanut stew was thicker than I prefer and there wasn’t enough oxtail. A bit disappointing.
Steamed rice. $1.75
Bagoong alamang (fermented shrimp paste) is a condiment typically served with this dish. It’s super salty and I enjoy it, but it’s definitely an acquired taste.
Vittle Monster 