Like dinner at Madcap, browsing the SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has long on my list of things to do. I blame Anthony Bourdain for this one. And, as was the case with Madcap, I finally got to pay the market a visit during this past trip! … [Read more...] about SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
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Madcap: A Fantastic Bucket List Experience
Longtime readers will know that a lot of my travels are food-driven. Our first trek to Napa in 2018 was to check a restaurant off my bucket list - The French Laundry. This trip was no different. 2018 was supposed to include this restaurant, too, but it didn't pan out. So, I'm glad to finally have the opportunity to check out Madcap. … [Read more...] about Madcap: A Fantastic Bucket List Experience
SF Wondering: Parachute Bakery + SF Transit
I'm not going to lie. We didn't really have a plan for our one full day in San Francisco. Add in the fact that my stomach wasn't behaving that morning, and we kind of roamed aimlessly. Mixed into our SF wondering, though, was a stop at Parachute Bakery and checking out different transit options in the city … [Read more...] about SF Wondering: Parachute Bakery + SF Transit
Review: Arquet Restaurant SF
With our late afternoon/early evening arrival into SF, the question became where to have our first meal in the city? While we had credits at 1 Hotel SF, the restaurant's menu didn't appeal to us. So, after a quick search, we settled on Arquet Restaurant - which offered a convenient location and a compelling menu. … [Read more...] about Review: Arquet Restaurant SF
Review: 1 Hotel SF – a Chase “The Edit” Stay
Last November, I ventured away from Hawai'i for the first time in three years. This hastily planned trip was used to burn my Southwest Rapid Rewards points in the face of upcoming changes. But, for hotels, I redeemed points, too, to keep costs down. The first hotel of this trip ended up being the 1 Hotel SF booked via Chase The Edit. … [Read more...] about Review: 1 Hotel SF – a Chase “The Edit” Stay
OAK Officials Voted to Rename The Airport
Oakland International Airport, one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has a problem - it's been losing traffic since before the pandemic. To help remedy this, OAK officials voted to rename the airport. … [Read more...] about OAK Officials Voted to Rename The Airport
Review: Topogato
The very last thing we did in San Francisco was to hunt down Topogato - a boutique chocolate maker specializing in gourmet truffles, chocolate bars, and more. I had actually tried to order online from them and ship it home a while back, but shipping charges to Hawaii were so high that I decided to wait until we were in the area. … [Read more...] about Review: Topogato
SF Ferry Building Marketplace
The primary reason I chose to stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco is its location. Specifically, its proximity to the SF Ferry Building Marketplace, which is an icon of the city and a fantastic place to shop and dine at. … [Read more...] about SF Ferry Building Marketplace
Review: Dim Sum at Yank Sing
During our last visit to the Bay Area, we checked out the phenomenal take on Chinese dim sum - Mister Jiu's. But as much as we loved that restaurant, we wanted to try something more traditional, so I booked a brunch reservation for dim sum at Yank Sing. … [Read more...] about Review: Dim Sum at Yank Sing
Review: The Progress SF
Do you know what's more difficult than choosing a hotel in San Francisco? Picking a dinner spot. With just two nights to play in the city, I had to pick carefully. As such, I decided to book a table at one of the hottest restaurants in the Bay Area: The Progress SF. … [Read more...] about Review: The Progress SF