Food trucks are really popular in the USA specially in San Francisco. I didn’t think I would be able to eat at one considering my short stay in the city. After dropping off my luggage at the Marriott hotel Kit surprised me by saying we were going to Fort Mason Center where all the foodContinue reading “Off The Grid: Food Trucks at Fort Mason Center”
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Marriott Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco
After my quick overnight trip to Napa Valley, we returned to San Francisco and I checked in to another hotel. This time I stayed in the newly renovated Marriott Hotel in Union Square. I love staying in hotels so I don’t really mind all the packing and unpacking. And since my friend Ariel works inContinue reading “Marriott Hotel, Union Square, San Francisco”
Corison Winery and Cakebread Cellars
We visited two more wineries in Napa Valley before going back to San Francisco. The first stop was Corison Winery where we were greeted by this friendly labrador. Kit took this picture on his cellphone. We sat there playing with the dog for a few minutes before going in the winery. I could have stayedContinue reading “Corison Winery and Cakebread Cellars”
Oxbow Public Market
I’m not an “ice cream” kind of girl. I’m more of the “coffee and cookies” type. After lunch at Morimoto, we went to Oxbow Public Market for my coffee from Ritual Roasters. I only wanted coffee but Kit knew my weakness for anything ‘chocolate orange‘ and he let me try the ice cream he bought.Continue reading “Oxbow Public Market”
Ritual Coffee Roasters at Oxbow Public Market
One of San Francisco’s most popular coffee roasters, Ritual Coffee Roasters, had a branch in Oxbow Public Market in Napa Valley and I insisted that we go try it. They sold a lot of merchandise for coffee making. I saw an Aeropress, several Hario equipment (including the Buono kettle which I’ve been eyeing), Technivorm MoccamasterContinue reading “Ritual Coffee Roasters at Oxbow Public Market”
Lunch at Morimoto, Napa
On my second and last day in Napa I chose to eat at Morimoto since my cousin Sidney and Mary couldn’t stop raving about the food there. There were so many excellent restaurants in Napa but I really wanted to try Morimoto since Masaharu Morimoto is my all-time favorite Iron Chef for both the JapaneseContinue reading “Lunch at Morimoto, Napa”
Dinner at Bouchon Bistro
My first day in Napa Valley was spent eating in all of Thomas Keller’s restaurants in Yountville. My ultimate dream and goal is to eat at French Laundry but since I’m too cheap to shell out $300+ for a meal I was happy enough to try Keller’s other establishments starting with lunch at Addendum, pastriesContinue reading “Dinner at Bouchon Bistro”
The Lodge at Sonoma
Just like my nephew Ethan I love staying in hotels. We didn’t stay in downtown Napa but instead we chose to stay at The Lodge at Sonoma. We finally checked in after lunch at Addendum and wine tasting at Chateau Montelena Winery. I really liked the wide open lobby with high ceiling. The pool areaContinue reading “The Lodge at Sonoma”
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to my family, friends and to my readers around the world. May the season bring you peace, love and happiness! I want to share with you some pictures I took during my recent trip to the USA. This was my first time to see Christmas decorations and trees in theContinue reading “Happy Holidays!”
Chateau Montelena Winery
Going to Napa Valley wouldn’t be complete without visiting a few wineries even though I can’t drink alcohol until my diet is over. Not that I love wine either. But I don’t mind having a couple of glasses of gewürztraminer with my meal. Kit’s a wine aficionado and he chose the wineries we went to. IContinue reading “Chateau Montelena Winery”
Shoot First Eat Later 