Category Archives: San Francisco

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

April 30, 2009
3:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Arizmendi Bakery, San Francisco CA

The interview day was half over at 11:15 and the tram to the VA was scheduled to leave at 12:05 – plenty of time to run the three blocks (this time in dress shoes) to Arizmendi Bakery – having missed … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizmendi Bakery, Bread Basket, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Pizza, San Francisco, Vacation

April 30, 2009
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

La Boulange de Cole, San Francisco CA

Looking at my interview schedule I was a little bit sad – 8:00am until 4:30pm with three hospitals involved and scheduled trams/busses between each…a day in San Francisco and I wouldn’t be able to indulge my gastronomic desires for breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, La Boulange de Cole, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

April 30, 2009
12:01 AM
by: Uhockey

La Folie, San Francisco CA

Arriving in San Francisco for a second round of interviews I was fortunate to have a knowledge of the area that I lacked on my previous visit – specifically the fact that the city is incredibly walkable for the fit … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, La Folie, Lobster, Madeline, Pork, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

February 19, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Butler & The Chef Bistro, San Francisco CA

Quaint, tucked-away, the kind of place you have to know about or go out of your way to find – the definition of “a neighborhood gem.” No tourists, ample parking, lots of locals dining inside…I went to Paris when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Pork, San Francisco, The Butler and The Chef, Vacation, Waffles

February 19, 2009
12:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Aqua, San Francisco CA

With one night left in San Francisco our dinner plans were originally to experience the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton; these plans fell through when their daily menu changed and left nothing desirable to the tongue of my traveling companions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aqua, Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, San Francisco, Souffle, Sushi, Vacation

February 18, 2009
1:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Citizen Cake Patisserie, San Francisco CA

Citizen Cake is a bit of phenomenon given Chef Falkner’s appearance on multiple Food Network episodes and her loud/vibrant personality. Being unsatisfied with our purchases at Boulangerie, my family and I decided to stop by the Patisserie on a Wednesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Citizen Cake, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, San Francisco, Tiramisu, Vacation

February 18, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Boulangerie, San Francisco CA.

“No picture, no picture, pictures not allowed” stated the small oriental lady behind the counter. Really – of bread? Get over yourself. After a night of the most gracious and unpretentious service ever at The French Laundry I find it … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulangerie, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Croissant, Food, Macaroon, San Francisco, Vacation

February 17, 2009
12:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Kara’s Cupcakes, San Francisco CA

Knowing that we would be getting an early start up to Muir Woods, Napa, Sonoma, and Yountville my family and I decided to grab breakfast-y treats the day prior. Items for this gluttonous smorgasbord included the left-over Devils Food Cake … Continue reading →

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

February 17, 2009
12:58 AM
by: Uhockey

One Market, San Francisco CA.

It is a holiday Monday in San Francisco; you had Tartine for breakfast and were blown away, you had Boulevard for lunch and were very impressed – you want to keep with the great yet classic concept but your companions … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Octopus, One Market, San Francisco, Vacation

February 16, 2009
7:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Boulevard, San Francisco CA

After an early breakfast at Tartine and plenty of time driving around viewing the city, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Academy of Sciences the goal was a visit to California’s oldest restaurant for some lunch around 2:00 – little … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulevard, Bread Basket, California, Crab, cupcakes, Dessert, Macaroon, San Francisco, Truffle, Vacation

February 16, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Tartine Bakery, San Francisco CA

On my recent trip to San Francisco, the basic plan was as follows: Light bakery breakfast, small/moderate lunch, and fancy dinner. The first of these breakfasts was partaken at Tartine bakery and given the glowing reviews and Beard awards the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Food, Macaroon, San Francisco, Tartine Bakery

February 16, 2009
12:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant Gary Danko, San Francisco CA

Going into my much anticipated visit to San Francisco, Restaurant Gary Danko was #2 on my “Great expectations” list; behind only The French Laundry. Arriving earlier in the day after an overly long (and twice delayed) flight from Ohio and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Gary Danko, Gnocchi, Lobster, Macaroon, San Francisco, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

February 15, 2009
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Ferry Plaza Seafood, San Francisco California

On a trip that included 8 days and 20ish meals plus myriad snacks and desserts, our first stop in San Francisco was the famous Ferry Plaza Marketplace for some fresh seafood at Ferry Plaza Seafood. To be fair, we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Ferry Plaza, Food, San Francisco, Vacation