Ippudo. I have probably heard about this place one too many times. However, I never really got around to going because, really, is the ramen so phenomenal that it’s worth… Read More
EATS // IPPUDO
Category: Food
EATS // BATCH MADE MARKET
One of the things I love most about San Francisco is how welcoming it is for local food artisans and makers. In 2009, Forage SF started an Underground Market, which… Read More
EATS // HUMPHRY SLOCOMBE
Prepare yourself for some internet gold. ie, food & dogs. Delicious food, and cute little wiener dogs. A few weeks ago, I went to Humphrey Slocombe with my brother dearest,… Read More
EATS // FLEX MUSSELS
My friend Lindsey introduced my sister and me to Flex Mussels approximately two years ago. To this day, the fact that I continue to bring newcomers here speaks for itself. … Read More
EATS // DARWIN CAFE
The saddest part about working in Oakland is that I’m far, far away from one of my most favorite lunch places in San Francisco, Darwin Cafe. Nestled in a small… Read More
ESCAPE TO HALF MOON BAY
It was a few weeks ago that my great grand aunt celebrated her 90th birthday. She is a woman to admire– extremely self sufficient at her age AND still wears… Read More
RECIPE // PUMPKIN CHAI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
I. LOVE. AUTUMN. Like, seriously love Autumn. Feeling that nip in the air makes me positively giddy. Red Starbucks cup make my heart beat a little faster. Dreams of… Read More
Mini Apple Cloud Tarts
I recently contributed a recipe to Ashley at Sugar & Cloth , and I wanted to share with you guys some photos that didn’t make it on the post. I’m especially… Read More
RECIPE // ROAST CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP + CILANTRO PESTO
There’s a huge farmer’s market every Friday in Old Oakland, and I have to admit, it’s one of my favorites. It’s rather large, and spans from fresh produce to prepared… Read More
THE GIRL & THE FIG // A SIMPLE DELIGHT
During the high season, it’s always nice to stay in Sonoma to get away from the price hikes and flood of tourists that flock over to Napa Valley. The heart… Read More
Auberge du Soleil – A Sunset Experience
Auberge du Soleil, appropriately named as the “sun inn” in french, overlooks Napa Valley with a stunning view and warm ambiance to accompany the setting sun. Inside the hotel, their… Read More
BLACK + BLUE
Because I work at a corporate office, my usual weekday attire tends to be more on the conservative side. While I’d love to wear studs, Litas, and ripped denim shorts… Read More