Tag Archive: travel

Quince, My Fave SF Meal

Our goal for going to San Francisco nearly 2 weeks ago was to visit Chez Panisse. Along the way, we went to a few different restaurants where there was a Chez Panisse connection,… Continue reading →

SF: Blush Wine Bar

When we first got to San Francisco, we wandered around the Castro looking for a caffeine boost but what we found was Blush, a wine bar that looks a bit like a coffee shop… Continue reading →

SF: Lunch at Slanted Door

There were a few different reasons why I wanted to try Slanted Door. Sometime in December, I came across an article about handmade marshmallows featuring Chartreuse. These marshmallows were part a hot chocolate… Continue reading →

SF: Lunch at the Ferry Building

When I was last in San Francisco, I was enchanted by the Ferry Building and its Farmers Market. We’re supposed to be getting something similar for the Dining Deck at the Santa Monica… Continue reading →

Best Pizza Search in SF: Tony’s Pizza

Before I left for SF, I casually surveyed some people what I should seek. We had a few things booked for dinner; Chez Panisse and Quince but I was looking for lunch options.… Continue reading →

SF Shaker Face Tour

During my recent trip to San Francisco, I noticed all the bartenders shook the same way. I’m referring to how they shake cocktails, of course. In L.A. it seems everyone has their own… Continue reading →

SF’s Heirloom Cafe

Two weekends ago, I took a trip up to San Francisco. Our goal was to eat at Chez Panisse but that is only one meal. What else does the Bay Area have to… Continue reading →

PDX: Le Pigeon

On our last night in Portland, we wanted to go to a really iconic PDX restaurant. Le Pigeon kept coming up in conversation and we decided to go for it. I hadn’t looked… Continue reading →

PDX: Park Kitchen

I only made one reservation for a restaurant in Portland. I chose Park Kitchen. Carina asked me how did I come up with this particular restaurant. Considering we had over 50 things we… Continue reading →

PDX: Sushiville

Wandering around NW 23rd, we debated our options for lunch and decided to try Sushiville which has some pretty good reviews. Then I realized our mistake. I didn’t really want sushi and I… Continue reading →