gastronomic haikus and foodtography by Angela

Just eating my way through life and writing 17 syllables when I feel like it!

Make cupcakes, not war.
Smoke bacon, not cigarettes.
Pass food, not judgment.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Haight on me, haters

Squat & Gobble
237 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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squatandgobble.com

Breakfast at Squat & Gobble in the Haight with Victor and Albert. I had the Mamma Mia crepe, but the whole menu looked delicious!


Katana-ya
430 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

My first REAL ramen experience. I'd do it again.


Cako
211 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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cakobakery.com

A delish raspberry lemon cupcake!


Escape from New York
1737 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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escapefromnewyorkpizza.com

'U Say Potato' Pizza! Starchy, carby, and so good.


In-n-Out Burger
333 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
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in-n-out.com

A highly-anticipated visit! Classic hamburger & animal fries. The burger was just as good as I had expected. The meat is super good and the bun is super crispy, which I like a lot! Animal fries are okay. I'm not a saucy fries kinda gal, so I'll have to pass from now on.


Ghiradelli Square
900 North Point Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
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ghirardelli.com

Sundaes! We had the Cable Car, aka. rocky road. BEST rocky road ice cream I've ever had! The marshmallows were soft. The ice cream was so moist and rich that it made the chocolate taste really dry and lame. Next time I'll eat the chocolate first.


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A San Francisco Food Marathon!

I ate at all of these places in one day, can you believe it?

Papalote Mexican Grill
3409 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
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papalote-sf.com

After a slow start in the morning, we headed down to the Mission to attack the triple threat burrito at Papalote's Mexican Grill ($20, as featured in Bobby Flay's throwdown). Definitely delicious shrimp, chicken, and steak, and splitting the burrito in half was the perfect portion, for feeling full and not sick.




The Cheeseboard Collective
1512 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
cheeseboardcollective.coop

Definitely pizza to remember. Good flavor, and one of the most satisfying thin crust pizza crusts of all time. Also, the whole operation is employee-owned, so the vibe is pretty unique, relaxed and dignified, in a way.


Top Dog, near Berkeley. This place has way more hot dog flavors than I can handle.

Zachary's
1853 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94707
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zacharys.com

My first deepdish experience, ever! Had the mushroom & spinach and also the Zachary's special. I was partial to the mushroom & spinach. There was sooo much sauce! Can't say deepdish is my favorite, but it certainly wasn't bad.


Fenton's Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
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fentonscreamery.com

Then, we headed to Fenton's Creamery, where I met my match. The gigantic Fenton's challenge sundae...This is NOT recommended by me. Especially if you've been stuffing your face alllll day...