Monday, March 29, 2010

A Special Treat in San Fran

Despite the overload of tourist-y stuff at Fisherman's Wharf, one of my favorite San Francisco restaurants is there - Gary Danko. For special occasions, this is the place to go - anniversaries, birthdays, etc. It serves the polished Americana food that I love and although, it's a bit pricey, it's too amazing to pass up. You must get the Seared Sonoma Foie Gras with Caramelized Red Onions and Fuji Apples and the chocolate souffle for dessert. For the appetizer, you MUST order the Savory Tart of Butternut Squash, Cipollini Onions, Gruyre and Goat Cheese Mousse. After that, you can die happy. This life-changing San Francisco restaurant is located at 800 N Point St. My other speck of advice for this San Francisco restaurant? Don't look at the bill when it comes - just throw down your card.

Friday, March 12, 2010

I'm the Princess, So Where is My Frog?

I've been on a comfort food kick for the last couple of weeks. So the main thing I've been looking for in a San Francisco restaurant is nostalgia. Weird, right? But Brenda's French Sould Food got an A+ in this category for their drool-worthy food. This San Francisco restaurant serves Watermelon Iced Tea - so refreshing and sweet. I also ordered the Shrimp Po'boy with fried shrimp and chitpotle. OMG. Just kill me know, it was so good. Also try any of the beignets. I tried the crawfish ones and the chocolates ones and I don't think I could eat anything again that would match how delicious this food was. This San Francisco restaurant is located on Polk Street, between Eddy and Turk Street. Go. Now.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Who Knew Vegan Could Be So Delicious?

I’m not vegetarian or vegan but I love trying new things at a San Francisco restaurant. My friend recommended Millenium which is on Geary St between Jones and Shannon. It’s expensive, but soooo worth. They have such a varied menu and the menu is organic at this restaurant. You have to order the Huckleberry fries and the Butternut Squash ravioli. It’s delicious, scrumptious, life-changing. Make sure you save room for dessert. The chocolate almond midnight is made up of almond cashew crust, mocha chocolate filling, raspberry sauce and white chocolate mousse. Can you really even think of anything better than that? I’m salivating just telling your about this San Francisco restaurant.

Monday, March 8, 2010

$5 Wine and Ahi Tuna Tacos = Amazing

Luella on Hyde in Russian Hill has always been a favorite San Francisco restaurant for a posh time. Through March 31, they are celebrating their fifth year as a San Francisco restaurant and are serving glasses of wine for only $5. But don't just go to this San Francisco restaurant for the cheap, though great, wine. Check out the famous Coco-Cola braised shoulder, which will change your life. My favorite appetizer is the Ahi Tuna Tacos, just for the record. This San Francisco restaurant is a bit on the pricier side, but totally worth it for a great night. It's glamorous, positioned in a vintage-y spot, and has great service. What more can you ask for?

Friday, March 5, 2010

The Perfect Lunch: Pizza and Cake.

I found the San Francisco restaurant I want to move into: Arizmendi bakery on 9th between Irving and Judah. I went to this teeny San Francisco restaurant for lunch, where pizza was only $2.25 a slice and it had spinach, feta, lemon and thyme oil. It was fresher than any pizza I have order before, tons of toppings and crispy/chewy pizza crust. Perfection. Then I satiated my chocolate craving with chocolate cake with salted caramel and frosting and bought some pecan rolls to take back to work. Such an amazing San Francisco restaurant. However, I probably shouldn't eat anything for next two days, lol.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Comfort Food for the Stormy Weather

When looking for a San Francisco restaurant, it's also financially prudent to look for general deals in San Francisco, which is why I always look on coupon sites, like SocialBuy.com. I recently found a voucher on SocialBuy.com to my favorite San Francisco Italian restaurant in North Beach, Joey and Eddie's, which has an all-night Happy Hour. It's on Stockton street, has great service, is perfect for large groups, and serves gigantic family-style portions of comfort food, Italian-style. With most San Francisco restaurant locations, spaghetti and meatballs can be hit or miss, but at this San Francisco restaurant, this dish is always delectable. And just now, I purchased a voucher off SocialBuy for $21 for $45 worth of scrumptiousness at Joey & Eddie's - go me!

Monday, March 1, 2010

La Copa de Oro In Nob Hill

I was looking for a San Francisco restaurant/cafe in Nob Hill and I discovered Cafe La Taza, where you get a smooth cup of coffee for less that 3 bucks. What? Coffee in the city that doesn't taste like tar for less that $3. I couldn't even believe my eyes and then I could even believe my taste buds when I took a sip. In addition, the decor of this place looks like a Elle editor designed it - super cute and put together. And at this San Francisco restaurant, they serve breakfast all day, which is great when your Saturday morning starts at 2 pm. Cafe La Taza's Huevo Ranchero's are delish - so def check those out when you go. And if you hear of another San Francisco restaurant that serves delicious and cheap coffee, let me know!