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Sushi Suzuki, Tokyo 鮨 鈴木 – Lunch Nigiri Omakase Review

Sushi Suzuki, Tokyo 鮨 鈴木 – Lunch Nigiri Omakase Review

AdrienneMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

It took me three trips to Japan to finally experience a local sushi omakase. On myContinue reading

The Pizza Bar on 38th – Pizza Omakase in Tokyo

The Pizza Bar on 38th – Pizza Omakase in Tokyo

AdrienneFebruary 8, 2025February 9, 2025

The Pizza Bar on 38th has made waves in the global pizza scene over the pastContinue reading

Benu – Revisiting a San Francisco Fine Dining Destination

Benu – Revisiting a San Francisco Fine Dining Destination

AdrienneJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

I recently returned from an amazing three weeks in Asia—Taipei, Shanghai, Tokyo. More to come onContinue reading

French-Japanese Tasting Menu at Miro Kaimuki, Honolulu

French-Japanese Tasting Menu at Miro Kaimuki, Honolulu

AdrienneDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

In a delightful twist, I found myself traveling to Oahu twice over the past couple ofContinue reading

Saison SF’s New $58 Bar Experience

Saison SF’s New $58 Bar Experience

AdrienneOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

To this day, my 2015 dinner at Saison Restaurant was still the most I’ve ever spentContinue reading

Mister Jiu’s at Greens SF – Guest Chef Series 2024

Mister Jiu’s at Greens SF – Guest Chef Series 2024

AdrienneSeptember 22, 2024September 23, 2024

When I heard that my favorite vegetarian restaurant in the Bay Area and the only ChineseContinue reading

Birthday Dinner at Cotogna, San Francisco

Birthday Dinner at Cotogna, San Francisco

AdrienneSeptember 22, 2024September 23, 2024

Everyone should celebrate their birthday at Cotogna. Best pasta in SF. Everything else was also 10/10.Continue reading

Seafood Tasting Menu at Aphotic, San Francisco

Seafood Tasting Menu at Aphotic, San Francisco

AdrienneSeptember 15, 2024September 16, 2024

I found a new appreciation for martinis after trying Aphotic’s signature seaweed martini with house gin.Continue reading

The Wild, a new chapter from the Gozu SF team

The Wild, a new chapter from the Gozu SF team

AdrienneSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

One of my favorite dining experiences last month was a new concept from the team thatContinue reading

Affordable Luxury at Saison Cellar & Wine Bar, San Francisco

Affordable Luxury at Saison Cellar & Wine Bar, San Francisco

AdrienneAugust 25, 2024September 23, 2024

The month of August has been a lovely blur of dining out multiple times week, celebratingContinue 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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