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Vicinity Los Gatos: A 13-Course Tasting Menu Worth the Drive

Adrienne June 16, 2026June 16, 2026
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Maria Isabel SF: A Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Worth Prioritizing

Adrienne April 13, 2026April 22, 2026
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Rethinking British Classics at Corenucopia by Clare Smyth

Adrienne January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
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From London to SF: Dingles Public House Nails a Proper British Sunday Roast

Adrienne December 4, 2025December 4, 2025
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The Happy Crane – Best Peking Duck in San Francisco?

Adrienne November 27, 2025November 27, 2025
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Experiencing the Lunch Tasting at Ikoyi London

Adrienne October 26, 2025November 14, 2025

Vicinity Los Gatos: A 13-Course Tasting Menu Worth the Drive

AdrienneJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026
Vicinity Los Gatos: A 13-Course Tasting Menu Worth the Drive
A 4 million-year-old fossil. A 3D map of New York City. An urchin shell capturing the California coast. At Vicinity in Los Gatos, every course arrives in its own miniature world. Custom ceramics and sculpturalContinue reading
Maria Isabel SF: A Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Worth Prioritizing

Maria Isabel SF: A Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Worth Prioritizing

AdrienneApril 13, 2026April 22, 2026

Coming back to San Francisco after some travel, I found myself jumping straight into my usualContinue reading

Rethinking British Classics at Corenucopia by Clare Smyth

Rethinking British Classics at Corenucopia by Clare Smyth

AdrienneJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

For a country mocked for its food, the British are fiercely proud and particular about theirContinue reading

From London to SF: Dingles Public House Nails a Proper British Sunday Roast

From London to SF: Dingles Public House Nails a Proper British Sunday Roast

AdrienneDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

I’m writing this on a flight to London. This year keeps throwing curveballs at me, andContinue reading

The Happy Crane – Best Peking Duck in San Francisco?

The Happy Crane – Best Peking Duck in San Francisco?

AdrienneNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025

Somehow once October hits, the rest of the year sprints ahead like me rushing to myContinue reading

Experiencing the Lunch Tasting at Ikoyi London

Experiencing the Lunch Tasting at Ikoyi London

AdrienneOctober 26, 2025November 14, 2025

Heading into October felt treacherous. I was physically and mentally low, frustrated with just about everything.Continue reading

Wolfsbane is Already One of SF’s Best New Restaurants

Wolfsbane is Already One of SF’s Best New Restaurants

AdrienneOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025

The Bay Area has seen a string of impressive openings lately, but Wolfsbane doesn’t just joinContinue reading

Kiln SF and Birthday Month Reflections

Kiln SF and Birthday Month Reflections

AdrienneAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025

I had birthday plans to spend a couple of weeks in Oahu with no itinerary, noContinue reading

Yeobo, Darling – A Korean-Taiwanese Restaurant in Menlo Park

Yeobo, Darling – A Korean-Taiwanese Restaurant in Menlo Park

AdrienneJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025

A fun byproduct of writing meal reviews months later is the chance to reflect, not justContinue reading

Leila – Moroccan Fine Dining in Honolulu

Leila – Moroccan Fine Dining in Honolulu

AdrienneJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

When out-of-town visitors asked for upscale food recommendations in San Francisco, Mourad was at the topContinue reading

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38. I wasn’t planning to celebrate this year. Men 38.

I wasn’t planning to celebrate this year. Mentally, physically, and financially, things were unexpectedly tough leading up to this week.

I never imagined I’d find myself suddenly making less now than I did at my first job. I cry in therapy almost every week about whether I will ever be able to build the life I want. 

I try to convince myself that somehow, in a few years, I’ll be able to be a single mom, when right now I’m not even making enough to comfortably cover rent.

The recent sudden work cut was brutal. But what hurt even more was feeling like I had let my team down.

And yet, this past week reminded me of how quickly things can shift.

I genuinely didn’t think an extravagant birthday meal was in the cards for me. Somehow, I ended up at my top SF bucket-list restaurant, and it was even more special because of how it came together. 

Then I found myself in Napa, enjoying another gifted meal and celebrating with people I love.

At 38, I am nowhere close to having it figured out. But I know I’d rather have no regrets. I’d rather take the risks, than wonder, “what if?”

And despite all the unexpected hardships, I still believe that things will work out.

Because I am rich in ways that matter most. I have amazing people who love and support me, in every aspect of my life. I don’t take that for granted.

And most importantly, I have all of this while being true to myself. 🤍
Had an unexpectedly rough couple days leading up t Had an unexpectedly rough couple days leading up to OSL, but I’m so glad I forced myself to show up all 3 days. Life isn’t always the highlight reel we see online. Lots of plot twists, good and bad.

This was my favorite year by far. The best company, core memories, and I’m still swooning over my favorite performance yet by my favorite band. 🫶🏼

Grateful to have been invited to experience OSL VIP. 🤍

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Forgot it was a music festival for a sec 😆 #OLpar Forgot it was a music festival for a sec 😆

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3-day gang, who’s ready? 🎶🕺🏻 #OLpartner #outsidel 3-day gang, who’s ready? 🎶🕺🏻

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