went: little red lighthouse

6/26: 18 miles from carroll gardens to the little red lighthouse, dinosaur bbq for lunch, blueberry beer and some world cup-watching and then 18 miles home. my boo surprised me with a perfect bottle of white wine with a biciclette on the label to round out a perfect day.

San Francisco mini-visit pt 3: SHOPPING!, Oct.09

*chinatown boutiques...i get giddy thinking about these little gems, full of unique, supercute sweaters, jackets, jeans and accessories from hong kong

*thrift town!!!! a visit here is always essential, feels like comin home! their shoe and jewelry sections has been verrry good to me.

*mission thrift: another important stop on the thrift circuit, it can be hit or miss but totally worth the try.

*the painted bird always has a great lil selection of vintage. my favorite find? a navy faux-Chanel logo print hoodie


also open to any recommendations....i havent lived there in 3 years!!! what's new??

San Francisco mini-visit pt 2: food + drinks, Oct.09

next up, some of the food and drinks i can't wait to get busy with...

*coffee and crossword at cafe trieste (secretly hoping for an awkward run-in with 75-yr old midriff-baring ex-neighbor gary)


*house of nanking: best Chinese food IN THE WORLD...i've been hearing rumors that they closed due to a fire but i'm crossing my fingers and toes that they're re-opened by wednesday lunchtime!


*greyhounds at specs: my fave cocktail at one of the most quaint and classy north beach secrets

*slanted door out the door: my favorite lunch spot back in the day and the best spring rolls and chicken buns EVER


*mitchell's ice cream: crazy flavors like baby coconut, avocado and purple ya


*sushi zone: the longest but totally worthwhile wait for uh-mazing sushi


*emmys's spaghetti, meatballs and 40 ouncers


*bluebottle coffee: amazing amazing amazing coffe. big sister to nyc's awesome abraco

San Francisco mini-visit pt I: sites, Oct.09

lately it really feels as though i've left my heart in San Francisco...i catch myself missing creepy/lovable old italians at cafe trieste; foggy mornings, noons and nights; heaps of hills; belgian frjtz; beer and crepes; beautiful views; emmy's spaghetti; best friends; chinatown boutiques; plantain burritos; delores park truffles and wine walks.

lucky for me, i'm going back in 3 little days!! i'll only be in SF for a couple quick days as i'm headed to LeRoy's wedding in mendocino for the weekend (!!!!) but i plan on really living it up and packing it in. here are just a few of the things on my to do list:

*calfifornia academy of sciences: this beautiful building re-opened after i moved away and i can't wait to see inside.

*delores park!: the sunniest spot in the city- awesome for eating burritos, sipping wine and tasting truffles.

*deyoung museum

*golden gate park & chalet!

*marin headlands beauty

*the tourist club in muir woods: i've still never been to this little hidden gem of a bar in the middle of muir woods, but i would LOVE to cross that off my list this time.


...check back tomorrow for my fave SF food & drink ( i have a lot)