CALIFORNIA TRAVEL DIARIES: BAY AREA MINI FOOD TOUR
Spending time at home in the Bay Area this past summer felt like being welcomed back with open arms and also like taking in a breath of fresh air. Maybe it’s because I haven’t been back in years. But even though I noticed how much of the city has changed, returning to old dwelling places from childhood allowed me to relive cherished memories. I spent a lot of quality time with friends and family enjoying food from different spots around city and peninsula, here are some of my favorites!…
Restaurants
Mensho Ramen
Toripaitan ramen, garlic edamame
Mazra
One of the best places I’ve ever tried for Levantine & Mediterranean cuisine!
Mezza sampler with fries & pita, chicken kebab & beef lamb kofta kebab plate
City View
Steamed BBQ pork buns, shrimp dumplings, mixed veggie dumplings, shanghai siu lung bao, shrimp & chive dumplings, green onion pancakes
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Steamed mussels with broth & pasta
Black Bird
strawberry matcha latte
Good Thing
Urban Angel (matcha einspanner with cream & chopped pistachios), Dubai chocolate cookie, pistachio madeleine
Tadaima
Strawberry matcha latte
Desserts & Pastries
Mitchell’s
My childhood favorite ice cream shop, featuring the widest range of Filipino flavors and also classic ones! Lots of precious family memories made here. :) Ube & mango together is always delicious.
Cafe Venetia
Tiramisu & cioccolata calda
Tartine
Pain au chocolat
Juniper
Nectarine apricot danish
