out-takes

Melena's photo narrative project.

Thanks for the warning! So cold!

Flaming Crepe

An evening in the Mission District.

16th and Valencia.

Mariachi on the streets

She was so cute I had to take a quick photo of her.

Crepe with orange and grand marnier

Lit up manhole

There are so many wonderful furniture shops!

Mojitos!

Isobune

Isobune in Japantown.

If you go here, be prepared to spend a lot of money! They have special gold plates that are $8.99 (usually lobster or something really fancy). I was pretty impressed with the salmon. The salmon was so creamy, it tasted like butter. Also, the eel handroll with avocado was amazing. I'll definitely go back, but only on special occassions where I can spend that kind of money.

Ft. Funston/High Grounds

"My hair is blowing in the wind" -Garden State

Fort Funston!
Higher Grounds Coffee House in Glen Park

i heart savory crepes :)

Kasa/Picante

I love middle eastern food.

Kasa in the Castro: Thalis plate with Karahi Paneer and Aloo Jeera. I wish you could see all of the colors :( I was so hungry I forgot to adjust my white balance (my old school 5.1 mega pixels)!

I have yet to find a Mexican restaurant that I absolutely love. There is a place that's a good contender, but it's across the bridge in Emeryville. Picasa's food is healthy, that's probably why it's more on the pricey side. Thinking of the corn quesadillas and carne asada tacos is making my mouth water.....

Small photos courtesy of the iphone.

Java Beach/GG Park

I've come across this chalkboard in a school bathroom a couple of times. It's located inside a stall, complete with chalk and personal information. It boggles my mind that people doing their business pick up the same piece of chalk and write messages to previous and future passer-byers.

Last week I met up with a presentation group at Java Beach Cafe on Sloat. Hello Dutch Crunch! I've never had this bread before (and I don't know why) but it's ah-may-zing! A pickle with the chips would've been nice, but my English Breakfast tea (for lunch, I'm such a rebel!) was a nice compliment.

Today I (randomly) caught up with a girlfriend at Golden Gate Park to check out Alice's Now & Zen Fest. Long story short, we ended up with more people, snacks, beers, a djembe and hula hoop. I've never before experienced drinking in the park while others openly smoke weed in front of cops without anyone being punished. Everyone was so friendly! Even the crazy lady who lectured me about dogs at the porter potties!

Afterwards we walked to the Richmond District and ate at Balboa Sushi House on Balboa. The tempura was ok, but I wasn't a fan of their dipping sauce (which was more gingery and tangy). We were the only ones in the restaurant and the owner/waitress/cook asked us to play the djembe for her. Next thing we know, her husband comes out from the kitchen and starts dancing! Imagine an older 6' Japanese/Korean man hip thrusting crazily with an apron on. It was awesome!
All in all I got to see Ian ..and got a good tan :)

First post

I've been meaning to try out one of these blog things, so here it goes.

I'm now in a new city where it seems it is an endless food adventure. This past weekend, Johnny and Dianne were in town. I love it when people come to visit! Seeing familiar faces and having an excuse to splurge on dinner makes me and my stomach oh so happy.

We ate at Marnee Thai on Irving St on Friday night. This place was really cute and homey (and as Liz described it "Bahay Kubo"). The owner/manager reminded me of my aunts back home; she pushed us to order more food and made people move their table to fit more guests, but even though she was rude, I felt at home with her. Does that make any sense?!

Saturday we ate lunch at a hole in the wall place by my house Just Wonton. It was a disappointment with the eggplant and tofu and for some reason we didn't order any wontons?! I'll have to go back and check them out. Afterwards, we explored Golden Gate Park and walked around Stow Lake. I was looking for the path that would lead us to the botanical gardens, but we passed it and decided to save it for another day.