San Francisco hosted the first Charcoal Food Festival in the SOMA district this past weekend. You’re probably wondering, charcoal in food?!?! Well, read on, because charcoal infused food and drinks are an official thing. If you’re active on social media, you’ve likely seen charcoal-laden foods cropping up everywhere. I was a little bit skeptical as…
There are a ton of Poké (raw fish salad) spots cropping up all over the San Francisco Bay Area. There seem to be new spots opening in many different areas. I think this is great since I love anything seafood and some Poké bowl deliciousness. Poké originated in Hawaii, and the definition is “to cut…
To start off, I was never a mac and cheese buff. I mean, I do enjoy the gooey cheese melted in-between layers of macaroni. However, my boyfriend is an avid eater of said mac and cheese. Well, folks, there is an establishment in Oakland that will satisfy the mac and cheese of your dreams. If…
I love a good bakery and am happy to have some excellent baked goods in my neighborhood. Schubert’s Bakery has been in the community for over 100 years!! If you go to their website, you’ll see this business started in 1911 by German immigrant Oswald R. Schubert and was initially located on Fillmore St. By…
With the plethora of food choices in the San Francisco Bay area, it’s often hard to decide what type of cuisine to try. If you’re an Asian food aficionado, you’ll have your pick from a wide variety of restaurants. Why not try mouthwatering Cambodian cuisine next? I recently tried Cambodian food for the first time…
There are a ton of good Korean markets offering tasty Korean favorites around the San Francisco Bay Area, but I have an affection for a little local spot in my neighborhood. This local spot is in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco and is close to Golden Gate Park (if you haven’t visited this…
They say all roads lead to Rome. Well, all I can say is that Rome is an exciting place to visit. It’s one of the most popular destinations, and you’ll see many tourists from many places afar. Even though Rome is touristy, the sights and atmosphere make you appreciate Rome more. The people make you…
What can I say about my absolute love for Italian deli sandwiches?? I just love them. Just can’t get enough of the multiple combinations of meats, cheeses, and different condiments. Sandwiches are convenient, easy to transport, and the combinations are endless! It’s said the sandwich is attributed to John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich…
When traveling to Belgium, do try the Belgian delicious baked goodies. Besides a plethora of bakeries, you’ll also (of course), find many great chocolatiers to tickle your fancy and good restaurants within your reach. Also, a little fun fact: Belgium produces about 220,000 tons of chocolate a year!!! I can see why, because it’s absolutely…
While traveling in Belgium, we decided to go to the city of Bruges. Beautiful and relaxing Bruges is in the West Flanders province in the Flemish (Dutch speaking) region of Belgium. You can also find a welcoming atmosphere, comforting local food, and of course chocolate in various shapes and forms! As detailed in my most…
Belgium is a country known for friendly people, great food(Belgian Waffles!), beer, and culture. Explore the different cities and you’ll find something special and unique about each one. It’s very worth indulging in the delicious Belgian waffles anywhere in Belgium, but I chose to do so in Brussels. (Sorry U.S., go to Belgium to get…
The San Francisco Bay Area has many restaurants to choose from. One little gem is Yojimbo which has unassuming Japanese cuisine in Alameda. Alameda is a city near the major metro markets of Oakland and San Francisco. It’s a great location with great restaurants, friendly locals, and inviting beach. I’m guessing the name of the restaurant was…