Stir fried rice sticker noodles with shrimp, egg, fried tofu, scallion, ground peanut and bean sprouts. $8.50
Pad Thai Restaurant, San Francisco CA
This restaurant’s pad thai always has a lot of flavor, but sometimes it can be on the dry side. This time around, the shrimp and eggs were overcooked. Ugh!
Red tipped hens-and-chicks (Echeveria sp., Crassulaceae), Divisadero Street.
I liked how this pastry wasn’t overly sweet. It looks like a cute, little empanada! $2.50
Cafe Flore, San Francisco
Coffee. $2
Random planter and colorful house number.
Shallot confit, arugula, mayo, preserved lemon. $9
Pig & Pie, San Francisco CA
Mmm, this was VERY good! My one food critique would be that the sausage could have been seared a little more – it was difficult to tear through the skin. I also had to wait a REALLY long time for it, but I guess this was OK since it was yummy!
Purple crossberry or lavendar starflower shrub (Grewia occidentalis, Malvaceae), Dolores Street.
I like the crusts at Marcello’s. It’s on the thin side and has a great combination of chewiness and bite. Slice $4.20
Marcello’s Pizza, San Francisco CA
Rainbow flag in The Castro.
Fresh mushrooms, onion, tomato, two poached eggs, and cheddar cheese. Served with hash browns and wheat toast. $8.25
Red Cafe, San Francisco CA
This small, busy neighborhood diner in the Mission serves delicious breakfast standards at very reasonable prices. The service is friendly and quick, but be prepared to wait unless you can squeeze yourself into the counter since this place is a popular breakfast joint. My food was no-frills, straight forward, and tasty.
Wheat toast with assorted jellies.
Coffee. $1.90
Beef in chili sauce with ground peanut, bell pepper, kaffir lime leaves and fresh basil with coconut cream. $9.50
Pad Thai Restaurant, San Francisco CA
Panang curry is probably my favorite type of Thai curry. I love that Pad Thai will actually add some real heat to their dishes when you request them “spicy”. Mmm!
Pink river lily or crimson flag flowers (Hesperantha coccinea, Iridaceae), Roosevelt Way with Twin Peaks in the distance.
This had great flavor, but I was disappointed by its texture. It wasn’t waxy like some of the other scoops I’ve had here, but it was icy and very crumbly. Humphry Slocombe seems to be very inconsistent with their ice cream and I haven’t been blown away during any of my recent visits. Single scoop $3.25
Humphry Slocombe, San Francisco CA
Morning at Mission Dolores Park with Christian Science Church in the background.
These fries were limp, but flavorful. They weren’t very smokey however. I did appreciate the generous portion. $3
Pig & Pie, San Francisco CA
Condiments tote.
Purpletop vervain, clustertop vervain flowers (Verbena bonariensis, Verbenaceae), 17th Street.
Marinated pork with rice, beans, cilantro, salsa, onions, cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Served with corn totilla chips. $6.50
Taqueria Cancun, San Francisco CA
Wow, this place is a mad house at 2 AM! I was in desparate need of food so I stumbled into this joint for a large, delicious burrito. I’m pretty sure it was good, I think… Lol! The intercom announcing the order numbers is REALLY loud, but I supposed that’s necessary at that hour. 🙂
7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2010
The Monkeybutts! I thought this was quite the band during Sunday Streets in the Mission. They were playing in front of the SF Library Mission Branch to the delight of many kids and parents.
With red onions and cheddar cheese. $2.50 per slice
Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco CA
I love Arizmendi’s daily pizzas! This was a new combination for me and I really enjoyed it. The chard and chipotle flavors were lovely and I always enjoy the sourdough crust. The extra sliver that they throw in is always much appreciated!
Artist designed fence panels at Mission Playground, Valencia Street.
I like how the ham is shredded because it makes for easier tearing and chewing, hehe! $2.50
Urban Bread, San Francisco CA
Ethiopia roast Equator coffee.
Mural with developing California poppy infructescence (Eschscholzia californica, Papaveraceae) mural, Church Street.
Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Cream, chocolate with brownie chunks. Mmm! Junior cup $2
Sweet Connections, San Bruno CA
Red-orange Aloe sp. flowers (Xanthorrhoeaceae), West Field Road.
Vittle Monster 