Busy

Hi everyone.

I know I haven't been updating my blog and I feel horrible about it. I apologize. I've been so busy lately with school and am figuring out whether or not I want to apply for an editor position for my school newspaper.

Hope all is well. I will be updating a whole lot when I get back to SF for the summer, so stay tuned!

Taco Truck

When you're feeling like some good Mexican food, is your first thought a taco truck?

My boyfriend wanted to go to Best Buy this weekend, so we headed over there around dinner time. Both of us were hungry when we got to the parking lot, and to my surprise, a taco truck was parked right across the street! Waaaahooo!! The truck is called El Tonayense and it has amazingly delicious carne asada tacos. I tried my boyfriend's beef burrito and it was the most unique burrito I've ever tasted - in a good way. The beef was so juicy and good. It was unlike any burrito I've had.

Some of you may be slightly skeptical about getting food at a truck stand, and believe me, I am the most anal person when it comes to food and cleanliness, but this time I disregarded all of that and got my tacos and Jarrito. Everything tasted fresh and that left me as happy as a clam. Fast, cheap, good and right in front of Best Buy. What more can you ask for?



Swing on by this taco truck when you want some original Mexican food. It's awesome. We ended up paying about $13 dollars for two carne asada tacos, a super carne asada burrito, and two Jarritos.

El Tonayense is located on 22nd Street and Harrison Street in San Francisco.

Breakfast at Zazie

(Image taken from Zazie's website which I will link you to.)

Good morning everyone.

I posted a blog about donuts and danishes not too long ago, but this time I want to tell you my favorite place to get breakfast/brunch.

It's called Zazie in Cole Valley. It's a cute, French Bistro that serves delicious french toast. My order at Zazie's is always the French Toast Tahiti and a mimosa. The French Toast Tahiti is not your average french toast. This one is the real deal. It's stuffed with caramelized bananas and walnuts and it's super good. No, it's not super good. Scratch that please. It's the best breakfast I've ever had. That and a mimosa and i'm all smiles.

Someone told me the last time I was there that the Gingerbread Pancakes served with roasted pears or lemon curd is really tasty. I haven't tried it yet, but that will be next on my list.

They also have an outdoor patio that makes you feel like you're sitting in a garden. It's absolutely fantastic. Especially if the sun is out.

The one thing I'd recommend is to get to Zazie's early because there is always a line. No joke. This place is just that good.

Zazie serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Here's the link to their breakfast menu: http://www.zaziesf.com/breakfast.html

Zazie is located at 941 Cole St between Parnassus and Carl.

"I Scream You Scream we all Scream for Ice Cream...Rah, Rah Rah!"

Hi everyone,

I'm feeling under the weather today and what really cheers me up whenever I'm feeling sick or feeling blue is a big scoop of cold, creamy ice cream or gelato.

With the inspiration from my cold, I have decided to let you all in on my favorite places to get ice cream and gelato.

Let me start with gelato. If you haven't heard the word "gelato" before, gelato basically is an Italian ice cream that is smooth and sort of...melts in your mouth.

I have two favorite places to get gelato in San Francisco.

One is called "Holy Gelato!" in the inner sunset. Possibly the cutest store I have ever stepped foot in, given that they sell the most unique little knick knacks. From cool lunch boxes to funny labeled chocolates, they pretty much have it all. If you check this place out, I can guarantee you you will feel like Charlie who just scored a golden ticket.

Not only do they have amazing gelato flavors, such as creme brulee, chocolate hazelnut, and green tea, but they have http://www.theonion.com paper (it's seriously the most hilarious paper to ever exist on this planet), which I love to read while I'm scooping spoonfuls of gelato into my mouth.

Holy Gelato! everyone. Go with some friends, bring your date, whichever. I'm telling you, it's an awesome place.

Here's the address of Holy Gelato!

1392 9th Ave
(between Irving St & Judah St)
San Francisco, CA 94122

The other gelato place I like is called "Marco Polo" located on 1447 Taraval St (between 24th Ave and 25th Ave).

Marco Polo has great flavors as well, including sesame, red bean, durian, lychee, and guava to name a few.

Now for the ice cream. I have one place in particular that I like a lot and it's called Mitchell's Ice Cream in Noe Valley.

Mitchell's has a huge variety of ice cream. So huge it took me about 15 minutes or so to figure out which flavor I wanted. It's not easy choosing from mouth-watering flavors. And yes, I did say mouth-watering because ice cream really makes my mouth water.

What I really like about Mitchell's is that they have Filipino flavors like macapuno and ube, which are so, so good. If you haven't tried these flavors before, now is the time to do so.

Mitchell's Ice Cream is located at 688 San Jose Ave. (Guerrero St) at the corner of 29th st.

Also, I just wanted to say I apologize for not having pictures lately. I know having photos makes my blog look more interesting, but if I'm going to put pictures on my blog, I want to have taken those photos, so I'll try to get pictures of places and things when I go back to SF.

Have a great one!

Dolores Park Cafe

Hi everyone,

So I was thinking about sandwiches the other day and how for some reason it takes me a lot to like a sandwich....Don't ask me why. I'm just very picky with what I like in my sandwiches, so it's pretty fantastic when I find one that is just to die for.

Good news is, for those of you who are like me, or who are getting a little bored of the same ol' sandwiches, there's one place I recommend that has the most delicious sandwich I have ever tasted.

It's from Dolores Park Cafe and the hot sandwich is called "Pesto Special," which has turkey with spinach and basil pesto, tomatoes, carmelized onions, crimini mushrooms and melted jack all piled onto a baguette. The sandwich comes with really yummy, crunchy chips.

Seriously, it's the best sandwich ever.

I also love the area Dolores Park Cafe is in. It's right across the street from Dolores Park, so you can grab your sandwich and head over to the park for a lunch in the park kind of thing.

Dolores Park Cafe is located on 501 Dolores at 18th San Francisco, CA 94110.


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Have a wonderful Easter!

Cherry Blossom Festival

(Photo courtesy of Google Image search.)

Hi everyone.

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that the 42nd annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is this weekend (April 11 and 12) and next weekend (April 18 and 19) in Japantown.

The Grand Parade will be Sunday the 19th, which will begin at the Civic Center at 1 pm and will end at Japantown at Post and Fillmore.

The Cherry Blossom Festival is a lot of fun. The variety of food from the stands is excellent. Every time I go, I have to get a Teri Burger! So, so delicious.

Here's a picture of my sister and I from last year's festival.



Unfortunately, I might not be able to make it to the festival this year, so if you go, fill me in on how it went!

The Cherry Blossom Festival will be located at: 1759 Sutter St San Francisco, CA 94115

Cobbs Comedy Club

Who can't use a laugh every once in a while?

Cobbs Comedy Club is my favorite venue to go to when I want to get a good laugh, have a fun night with friends, and meet famous people.

I've been to Cobbs quite a few times for comedians such as Ant from VH1's Celebrity Fit Club



Andy Dick, who created a show on MTV called "The Andy Dick Show" and was on the MTV show "The Assistant"





Craig Robinson, who is known for his role as Darryl Philbin from the hit show The Office, and Greg Behrendt, who was a consultant for the HBO sitcom Sex and the City and who co-wrote one of the top selling self-help books, He's Just Not That Into You.

I wish I could put the pictures I took with Craig Robinson and Greg Behrendt up on this blog, but unfortunately, the pictures were on my other computer which crashed.

Cobbs always has a great lineup of comedians on their calendar. For instance, on April 24th to the 26th, Tracy Morgan from the show 30 Rock will be performing, or Bobby Lee from Mad TV on June 25th to the 28th.

If you're looking for something fun to do close to the end of this week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), Cobbs will be having a show featuring Dat Phan, KT Tatara, Randall Park, and Ali Wong.

On Thursday 4/9, the show is at 8 pm and tickets are $15.50.
On Friday 4/10, the show is at 8 pm and 10:15 pm and tickets are $18.50.
On Saturday 4/11, the show is at 8 pm and 10:15 pm and tickets are $20.50.

But, for all you fantastic people checking my blog, there's this great website I know of called www.goldstar.com you can use to buy tickets for half price, so by purchasing tickets for the comedy show 4/9-4/11, you'll be paying about $11.25-$14.75 with service fee.

You have to sign up for Goldstar, but it's free and definitely worth it.

Not only does this website give you discounts on comedy shows, but it also gives you affordable prices for many other events, such as baseball games, cruises on the bay, musicals, plays, and much more!

For more information on performers at Cobbs, visit their website at: www.cobbscomedyclub.com.

Have an amazing Tuesday!

Blondie's Pizza

If you're in downtown SF and are looking for a quick bite to eat, Blondie's is definitely the spot to hit up. If you prefer to sit down to eat the pizza, there is seating downstairs, however, if you just want to grab and go, you can do that as well. That's what I enjoy about Blondie's besides the tasty pizza. You can be in and out of that place in a snap. I must admit, the place is a bit crowded most of the time, which means you have to stand in line to order, but once you're up at the counter, the pizza appears in your hands before you know it.

Personally, I love, love, love Blondie's. Everytime I'm downtown, I have to get pizza at Blondie's. To me, it's the ideal lunch if you want to spend most of your time in the area shopping.

The pizza is fluffy and doughy with a crust that's thick and yummy.


Current prices for pizza by the slice:

Cheese: $3.23
Vegetarian: $3.23
Pepperoni : $3.46
Daily special: $3.46

Here's a picture I snapped of the Blondie's menu.



If you're downtown on the go and want to save some money on lunch, head into Blondie's Pizza located on 63 Powell St.


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Have a spectacular Monday!

Cable Car

Everyone in San Francisco should have the experience of taking a cable car ride at least once. Let me tell you the pros of taking a cable car ride.

1. It'll make you feel like a true San Franciscan.
2. It beats driving to wherever you're going because everywhere the cable car stops is a location that is parking unfriendly.
3. Both cars stop near Fisherman's Wharf, which is a great place to visit.
4. It passes through gorgeous routes.

You can start your cable car journey at Powell and Market St in downtown, which serves as the start for two lines: The Powell-Mason line, goes through Nob Hill to Bay Street at Fisherman's Wharf, and the Powell-Hyde line, goes through Nob Hill and Russian Hill to the Aquatic Park near Ghiradelli Square. There's also a California street line, which runs from the financial district to Chinatown, Nob Hill and finally stops at Van Ness Avenue.



Basically, you hop onto one of these babies and while you're on the car, a conductor comes by and you give him or her $5 dollars in cash (applies to adult and youth). If you're a senior (65+) or disabled, it's also $5 dollars one way from 7 am to 9 pm, however, you can pay a dollar one way before 7 am and after 9 pm with a valid ID.



If you have a fastpass, you can get on the cable car with it and not have to pay anything since your fastpass allows unlimited riding for cable cars, street cars, buses and BART. A fastpass is a monthly pass that costs $45 dollars for adults ages 18 to 64. For youth (5-17) it's $10 dollars, and for seniors (65+) it's also $10 dollars. I would not recommend a fastpass unless you live in the city and frequently take public transportation, or if you'll be visiting for close to a month without a car.

For those of you San Franciscans who haven't taken a cable car ride yet...this is the time. Take advantage of all the touristy things, even if it may seem a little strange to you.

For those of you visiting SF, a cable car ride is an excellent way to start off your trip.

Have a super Sunday!

I Left my Heart in San Francisco

I've always wondered what the giant hearts displayed in Union Square stood for, so I found some information about its history and purpose.

Based off of information from www.unionsquarepark.us/

“The heart on display at Union Square Park is part of the "Hearts in San Francisco" project which will benefit The San Francisco General Hospital.

Hearts in San Francisco was a Bay Area-wide “heart installation”
that debuted in the spring of 2004. While similar to Chicago’s
“Cows on Parade,” the San Francisco version used a heart icon,
appropriate for a city that is recognized for its acceptance and
tolerance, as well as being perennially open-hearted.

Over 130 recognized and emerging artists transformed heart
sculptures into unique works of art. These hearts were installed
on sidewalks, plazas, parks, and street corners throughout the
San Francisco Bay Area."

Ingrid Taylar from About.com wrote,

"The painted hearts -- created from uniform molds and painted
by individual artists -- decorate the city in areas like Union Square,
until they are auctioned off at a benefit for the charity.
New hearts are unveiled each year."

Happy Hour at Fly Bar

It's Happy Hour time at the Fly.



Yesterday my cousin and I went to Fly Bar for Happy Hour. Fly Bar is definitely your neighborhood bar where everyone seems to know each other. It's a very relaxed place to go to when you want to unwind between the hours of 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

During Happy Hour you can order pizza for half price and get $3 dollar drafts, sangria, and sake cocktails. Great, great deal.

My cousin ordered the Japanese Chiwawa sake cocktail, which consisted of sake, red sangria, orange and pineapple juice. This drink gave me the feeling of walking on air. It's very light and has that summery - I wish I was laying on the beach - feel to it.



I ordered the sangria, since the waitress recommended it. It was pretty good. I wish it had more fruit in it, but that's only because I'm used to drinking sangria with a lot of fruit bits buried at the bottom. Still tasty though.



We also ordered the Margherita pizza, which had mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil. Definitely the plainer pizza, if you will, but still enough to leave me happy. It was, however, my kind of pizza because it was cheesy and had juicy tomato slices. Yum!



We ordered a total of 5 drinks and a pizza, which came out to be $20.25.
if you're looking for low budget, chill-out kind of bar and restaurant to go to for happy hour, Fly Bar might just be your place. There's even a pool table in the back for all you pool lovers out there.

Fly Bar is located on 762 Divisadero Street San Francisco CA 94117. It's on the corner of Fulton and Divisadero.

Happy Hour Hours are everyday from 3:30-6:30 pm.

Donuts and Danishes

Donuts, chocolate croissant, strawberry cheese danish, and an apple fritter = tummy growl.

We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's true. Having a good breakfast truly makes you feel happy and satisfied, and who doesn't want to feel that way? I have cereal every morning, which I love, but sometimes I want something a little different, like donuts and danishes.

For those of you looking for a place to grab a quick and tasty breakfast in the Richmond District, check out The Golden Donut between 18th and 19th avenue. It used to be called Donut World, if that helps to trigger anyone's memory.

Personally, I really like their selection of donuts and danishes. They have everything my tummy needs to be satisfied.





The next time you're in the Richmond District and want a breakfast treat, hit up The Golden Donut.



5401 Geary Blvd
(between 18th Ave & 19th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94121

Have a fantastic day!

View from Treasure Island

Hi everyone!

Yesterday I went to Treasure Island and boy oh boy was it beautiful. The view you get of the city from this place is amazing! I actually think the view is better than what you get from Twin Peaks. If you're looking for a great place to get a good view of the city, I suggest you visit Treasure Island. Here are some pictures I took yesterday.







If I can get pictures this good in the daytime, just imagine how pretty the view is from Treasure Island at night!

If you want somewhere else you can go to get spectacular views of the city other than Twin Peaks, here ya go!


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Have a great Wednesday!