Have you ever visited The Stinking Rose in San Francisco, where garlic is the star of the show? Garlic ice cream is even on the menu! (I haven’t dared to try that yet, however!) Nestled in the heart of North Beach’s Little Italy, The Stinking Rose in San Francisco has been a neighborhood fixture since…
I was scrolling through my Resy app looking for new restaurants to try when Divan in Berkeley caught my eye. Located on Fourth Street in Berkeley, Divan is a newer restaurant that serves modern Turkish cuisine. So, if you’re looking for an honest Divan Berkeley review, here’s what I thought after trying it. My boyfriend and…
I lived in San Francisco for over twenty years, and my grandparents immigrated to the city from China many years ago. I’ve since moved to Oakland, just a short BART ride away, and I still love returning to neighborhoods like North Beach to visit Molinari Delicatessen. I’ve been to North Beach on several occasions, and…
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…
What can I say about my absolute love for Italian deli sandwiches? I just love them. I 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…
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…