I had all these recipe ideas I wanted to make these last few days, take photos of, and then share with you, but none of them worked out as I’d hoped.
I’m soo sick right now, I don’t think anything I make will turn out well. Sorry!
So instead, I’m sharing with you what I did right before I came down with whatever this is that I have.
I think I’ve mentioned this before. I was born and raised in San Francisco. You would think that meant I know San Francisco very well. But really I don’t.
I avoid tourist attractions. Which means all those places that San Francisco is known for? You’ll never find me there. Or at least, almost never.
Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge… All those places are always too crowded for me.
But, a few days ago, I decided to brave those crowds.
My friend Emily (from Emily’s Daily) and I decided to have lunch at the San Francisco Ferry Building. We were going to be tourists in our own city for the day.
We had lunch at The Slanted Door. The owner of this restaurant wrote the Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese Food and Vietnamese Home Cooking. Have you heard of it?
I love the whole concept of modern Vietnamese food and the idea of eating family style in a restaurant.
We ordered yuba noodles with roasted chili, beech mushrooms, and fresno pepper.
And Brussels sprouts with black oyster mushrooms.
Both were very good.
My only complaint is that it’s pricy for what it is and the portions were small. I supposed it’s to be expected from a fancy restaurant. But still.
We went to Miette for macarons and pot de crème. I get to keep the jar too.
We went to Pepple’s for organic vegan donuts. I ordered the Philz Coffee donut, which tasted amazing. But I discovered afterwards that there was a donut called Candy Cap. It’s made from a mushroom that gives off maple aroma after it becomes dry. Doesn’t that sound interesting?
Now, I want to go back and give it a try. A maple glazed donut that’s not quite maple glazed.
And oh my gosh! Look at those mushrooms! I’d love to have one of these growing at home. Then I can eat them whenever I want.
And isn’t this biscuit stand so cute? I loved looking at their little store. So fairy like.
Hopefully I’ll be better soon to share more recipes for you! =)
I love your idea of being a tourist in your own city ! Organic vegan donuts ? Oh my ! …xxx
If you ever get the chance, you should really try them. I was amazed at how good the organic vegan donuts were. lol
Sometimes it’s fun to be a tourist in your own town but not if it makes you ill. Feel better soon.
What a treat, to be a tourist in your own city. It is amazing the number of people that do not take advantage of what is in front of them. At leas you took the opportunity to experience that and share it with us. Be well Andrea.
You probably have the flu which has reached epidemic proportions. As you, know I live in New Orleans. You’d think I’d know it well. I probably do, at least better than most. But, still I’m always surprised… a little picture tip. If you are photographing food (not at your table ) get a little lower so that you are almost at its level. Feel better.
I spent the first 18 years of my life growing up in Santa Clara, and trips to San Francisco were one of those regular “things to do,” especially once the gang and I learned how to drive. The last thing I did before moving away (military wife at 18) was to walk across the Golden Gate and back. I’ve only been back a handful of times since I moved away thirty (gasp!) years ago, but I do love to visit. Fisherman’s Wharf is one of my favorite places! <3 I enjoyed your pictures and I hope whatever has you feeling bad leaves soon! Get well!
Thanks, Julie! I have yet to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. That should go on my to do list =)
Granted, it was 30 years ago, but I will NEVER forget it! 🙂
I enjoyed this post and I hope you feel better soon.
I love San Francisco but haven’t been back in many years. Thanks for the tour. 🙂
I know exactly what you mean!
My hometown, York in Northern England, is a tourist hot-spot, and the old city centre (Tudor half timbered houses, large Gothic cathedral, more medieval stuff than you could shake a stick at, etc.) can get a bit too crowded in the height of the summer season.
Still, that’s made me a better tourist. I simply think about everything tourists did at home that infuriated us locals, and when on a trip we do the exact opposite… 😀
That’s true! But then we end up adding to the crowd of tourists anyway. lol
Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Love seeing pictures of San Francisco with a focus on food. 🙂 My husband and I moved to Bakersfield from Colorado 2 years ago and we haven’t made it up there yet but hope to eventually.
Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks, Hannah! Hopefully you’ll get to visit San Francisco soon!