Category Archives: San Francisco

September 7, 2011
7:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Plum, Oakland CA

…despite the urging of my dinner companion at Commis I simply could not justify the expense of a dinner at Coi during this trip to San Francisco; I’d simply heard too many mixed things from too many trusted palates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Oakland, Plum, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

September 6, 2011
6:31 PM
by: Uhockey

benu, San Francisco CA

To say I went into benu with high expectations would be an understatement – this was a meal I was so excited about that I literally could not wait to visit and after back-to-back disappointments at Commis and Meadowood plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbeque, benu, California, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Pork, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

September 5, 2011
6:39 PM
by: Uhockey

The Restaurant at Meadowood, St. Helena CA

My trip to Paris in April led to a renewed faith in the United States Michelin Guides; having dined at six 3* temples of gastronomy and four 2* establishments during our nine days in town I found that on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Meadowood, Napa, San Francisco, St. Helena, Sushi, Tasting Menu, The Restaurant at Meadowood, Vacation

September 4, 2011
7:49 PM
by: Uhockey

Commis, Oakland CA

Sunday would be a day of small bites, baseball, and both old friends and new as the day began at 4:45am with a run through the hills of Oakland followed by a shower and a quick drive into the Mission. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Commis, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Oakland, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Uncategorized, Vacation

September 3, 2011
9:57 PM
by: Uhockey

Atelier Crenn, San Francisco CA

I love food, I love the arts, and given my choice I prefer the more freely flowing and less constrained versions of each – it is probably why artists like Dali, chefs like Gagnaire, and bands like Mars Volta all … Continue reading →

Posted in Atelier Crenn, Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

September 3, 2011
12:49 PM
by: Uhockey

Cyrus, Healdsburg CA

Having originally planned to dine at Cyrus for dinner but instead changing plans a few weeks prior in order to accommodate a friend who subsequently had to back out again leaving me as a party of one the story of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Coffee, Croissant, cyrus, Dessert, Foie, Food, Healdsburg, Ice Cream, Macaroon, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 2, 2011
7:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Saison, San Francisco CA

To anyone who knows me they’ll realize that my vacation planning is extensive – there are things I enjoy (the visual arts, music, and sports in no particular order) and if I can fit in some great dining all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Saison, San Francisco, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 2, 2011
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Pizza, Chicken, Pork, Ice Cream, and Chocolate, The Bay Area CA

Moving from bakeries to savories and then to chocolates and ice-cream the rest of my quick meals and ancillary bites during this visit to the Bay Area would run the gamut from $3 chocolates to a $20 pizza to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Berkeley, Bread Basket, California, Cheeseboard Collective, Christopher Elbow, Dessert, Ice Cream, Ici Ice Cream, Pizza, Pizzeria Delfina, Pork, Roli Roti, San Francisco, Smitten Ice Cream, Una Pizzeria Napoletana, Vacation, Zuni Cafe

September 2, 2011
5:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Coffee and Pastries, The Bay Area CA

With my time in Ohio coming to a close and my love of northern California no secret it probably came as little surprise to anyone that my first scheduled job interview on a short but growing list would be in … Continue reading →

Posted in American Cupcake, B.Patisserie, Bi-Rite, Bouchon Bakery, Bread Pudding, California, Coffee, Coffee Caboose, Croissant, cupcakes, Dean and Deluca, Dessert, Dynamo Dougnuts, Food, Four Barrel, Knead Patisserie, Macaroon, Napa, Pork, Ritual Roasters, San Francisco, Tartine Bakery, The Model Bakery, Vacation, Yountville

May 3, 2009
1:03 AM
by: Uhockey

The Dining Room, San Francisco CA

Chef Ron Siegel needs no introduction – from his time at Aqua to Charles Nob Hill to The French Laundry to his fame as the first American winner on Iron Chef – the man clearly knows his way around a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Ritz, San Francisco, Sushi, Tasting Menu, The Dining Room, Truffle, Vacation

May 2, 2009
10:16 PM
by: Uhockey

Brenda’s French Soulfood, San Francisco CA

Q’uest que c’est soul food? Okay, so the last French I took was during sophomore year of college, but living around Detroit for most of my life I certainly know what Soul Food is – having heard great things about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Brenda's French Soulfood, California, Dessert, Food, French Toast, San Francisco, Vacation

May 2, 2009
8:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market, San Francisco CA

I will fully admit I was curious – how could a farmer’s market garner so much hype? I’ve been to the North Market in Columbus, East Market in Detroit, West Market in Cleveland, the Grove Market in Los Angeles, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Bottle Coffee, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Farmer's Market, Ferry Plaza, Food, Macaroon, Miette, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

May 2, 2009
11:06 AM
by: Uhockey

Canteen, San Francisco CA

What makes a young, successful, well reviewed Chef quit his job at a top tier restaurant and open up a small diner-style restaurant that abuts the lobby of a sub-standard living space in an average neighborhood? Too much pressure, desire … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Canteen, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Pancakes, San Francisco, Souffle, Vacation

May 2, 2009
1:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Ad Hoc, Yountville CA

I’ll just go ahead and admit it – I’m a Thomas Keller fan-boy – his concepts, his service, his attitude, his ability to claim the limelight without actively stepping into it and being on every goofy TV cooking show – … Continue reading →

Posted in Ad Hoc, Bouchon Bakery, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Food, Macaroon, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation, Younville

May 1, 2009
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Bistro Jeanty, Yountville CA

I will fully admit that I am I glutton when I travel. I additionally admit that while I often ask for opinions from locals I frequently do not follow them. Sorry – I’m a bit pig-headed at times. After a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bistro Jeanty, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, San Francisco, Vacation, Yountville

May 1, 2009
4:18 PM
by: Uhockey

Kara’s Cupcakes, San Francisco CA

Having changed my route back to the hotel after pizza at Orgasmica in order to check out a store off Lombard, I was happy to see the cute sign on Lombard pointing toward Scott Street that said “Cupcakes this way.” … Continue reading →

Posted in California, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Kara's, San Francisco, Vacation

May 1, 2009
3:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Pizza Orgasmica, San Francisco CA

After a long walk to the Golden Gate Bridge – on a day when it just so happened to rain and wind gusts reached 33mph on the Bridge – and myriad pictures it was time to make my way back … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Food, Pizza, Pizza Orgasmica, San Francisco, Vacation

May 1, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, San Francisco CA

The reviews of Dottie’s True Blue Cafe run the gamut – from Overrated, “Lemming,” and Boring to Amazing, Delicious, and Interesting – and everywhere in between. Having experienced a pricey (but worthwhile) dinner the night before at Manresa and staying … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Dottie's True Blue Cafe, Food, French Toast, Pancakes, San Francisco

April 30, 2009
10:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Humphry Slocombe, San Francisco CA

After an unfortunate miss on Dynamo Donuts but a lucky find on La Panaderia I next made my way to Humphry Slocombe in the Mission – significantly praised by ChowHounds and Yelpers alike I felt it my duty to experience … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Humphry Slocombe, Ice Cream, San Francisco, Vacation

April 30, 2009
9:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Panaderia La Mexican Bakery, San Francisco CA

Portion three of my interview day entailed a bus-ride from the VA to San Francisco General – conveniently located in The Mission area of San Francisco – home of Dynamo Donuts. Having heard wonderful things of the bacon-laden option I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Burger Bar, Dessert, Panaderia La Mexican Bakery, San Francisco, Vacation