I’ve learned my lesson. If I want Mexican food I need to find the tiniest joint with the largest health violation. That’s where the authentic food is hiding. That’s where the fat and flavor is. At the end of September my dear friend Alina came to visit. She is one of my favorite friends to… Continue reading Nopalito, I so badly want to like you.
Category: Restaurants
Maui’s Finest: Mama’s Fish House
I’ll admit, I’m way overdue in posting about Hawaii as it’s been two months since our Maui vacation. Things have been unusually busy this autumn, but even though time has passed I can still taste the flavors of that birthday dinner. Often times the setting plays into how much I truly savor a meal. Everything… Continue reading Maui’s Finest: Mama’s Fish House
Pastry Tour of San Francisco Part I
My mom and I have a shared love for scones. Always gravitating towards sweet verses savory on the breakfast menu it’s no surprise we choose scones or muffins over bagels with cream cheese. The first scone I have memory of us sharing was a Starbucks blueberry scone. These used to be round, smaller than the… Continue reading Pastry Tour of San Francisco Part I
A Thing for “itos”
I like any Spanish word ending in -ita. Chiquita, frutita, amorcita, mamacita…I could go on. Adding -ita to the end of a word basically makes it a smaller version of itself. Fruta = fruit. Frutita = little fruit. Make sense? The word frutita will always evoke flashbacks as I can vividly hear my Spanish Madre… Continue reading A Thing for “itos”
Around the Table :: State Bird Provisions
State Bird Provisions is a common name floating around the city these days. And as frequently as you’ll hear it, you’ll also hear things such as “three-month waiting list” and “Best Restaurant in America” in the same sentence. Eating at State Bird has been at the top of my list for a while but I… Continue reading Around the Table :: State Bird Provisions