For as long as I can think back, there are food memories that have made a lasting impact on my palate and life. During my adult years there were dishes such as the pork belly bao at Momofuku, crispy fish tacos in SF, a bowl of potato soup with huge shavings of truffle in Dubai, Bucatini Carbonara from an outdoor Italian […]
LA MAR CEBICHERIA PERUANA is a vibrant, waterfront restaurant at Pier 1.5 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. It focuses on fresh seafood with authentic Peruvian flavors, and it’s a MUST if you’re visiting SF. Not only is the space colorful and welcoming, but so is the service. Our server, Mario, did an amazing job of explaining […]
Every city has great bakeries with loyal fans and long lines. The bakerise in San Francisco are no-fuss, use locally-sourced ingredients, and crank out some of the most amazing breads and pastries I’ve had. Two that have long been on my bucket list are Tartine and b.patisserie. This summer I checked both off, and likely had […]
San Francisco reminds me so much of where I’m from – Cape Town, South Africa. It’s a gorgeous bay city, filled with friendly people, old buildings, winding roads, and amazing food. The San Fracisco bay air just makes me feel at peace, and at home. We enjoyed the 4th of July weekend in SF, and got […]
This summer seems to be flying by! It’s been so busy and fun, but sometimes you need a little break. If you can’t fit a full getaway in, do what I do and enjoy a quick STAYCATION right where you live! Staycations are great for many reasons, but mostly because: I can check out hotels around the […]