Two More Off the List

Since I've been MIA whether it's because of work, wedding, NYC-itis or travel... I haven't been taking advantage of SF as much as I should.

This weekend, I managed to cross a few more items off the lists that I've been given.

First, Tartine Barkery. I don't even know where to begin. The bread was fantastic, the decor was lovely, and I got an open faced pork belly sandwich with heirloom tomatoes, crisp lettuce and avocado that was to-die-for. I MUST go again for dinner, where the menu looks even more fantastic. This might actually replace Elite Cafe as my fave in SF so far. It won't replace Tia Pol just yet, but this was almost close to that experience. Shocker!

After three failed attempts, I finally made it to Bi-Rite Creamery on Saturday. Bi-rite, is this amazing ice cream place in the Mission near Dolores Park. After hearing not only my cousin's but also friends rave about it, I somehow kept missing the opportunity. They have your traditional flavors but I opted for a Single cup with two flavors. I got their most popular Salty Caramel and Roasted Banana. Salty Caramel sounds a big odd, but just think about a big box of Cracker Jack or Caramel Kettle Corn minus the popped corn and that's pretty much it... each flavor the salty-sweet make it a fun surprise for every lick. And Roasted Banana 'cause while I don't each bananas, I still love banana dessert. Yum! (Still need to go back next summer and try Balsamic Strawberry.)

Amazingly, there were no lines at either place... which is as far as I have heard and seen, very unusual. Doesn't happen. In fact, after going to Dolores Park to enjoy our ice cream, there was a lone line out the store and halfway down the block at Bi-Rite.

I thought Saturday was an incredible edible day, but Sunday was no slouch either. Met up with my cousin Jen and went to the Tenderloin to brave the long line at Dottie's. I haven't had such a simple but perfect brunch/diner meal in "never before." The scrambled eggs were still soft, not at all overcooked. The French Toast was cinnamon and vanilla and still had some crunch even when drenched in syrup. I have never really been fond of pancakes but I actually ate one. And the hash browns were perfectly cooked and bit size (usually the non-crispy kinds are not throughly cooked nor and waaayyy too huge). I didn't even mind the 45 minute wait. Best-est brunch I've had. Though it'd tied with Mama's but in a different way.

Sunday night, 'cause I wasn't about to need any food before then was at Cat's. Cashew chicken with yellow peppers. That right folks, that is how good it was... I, who NEVER eat peppers ate Cat's yummy dish without complaint and scraped by plate clean. This does not mean I am a pepper convert, green and red (unless it's roasted) are still on my no go list. But Cat really can make almost anything taste great.

Part of me hope London food is good, but if so, I am going to have to cease eating until T-day if I keep going to yummy places.

p.s.: I have just past the 6 month mark in SF... sigh.