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2018’s Memorable Bites

2018’s Memorable Bites

AdrienneDecember 28, 2018December 28, 2018

My 2018 was a great year for dining. There was so much competition for my annualContinue reading

Creative Familiarity at Anomaly SF Pop-Up

Creative Familiarity at Anomaly SF Pop-Up

AdrienneDecember 16, 2018August 28, 2022

Anomaly’s seasonal, modern California menu and communal dining style will likely draw comparisons to Lazy Bear back in the day. I thought that Chef Mike Lanham’s style was more refined right off the bat.

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The Puzzling Mediocrity of L’Arpège – Paris, France

The Puzzling Mediocrity of L’Arpège – Paris, France

AdrienneDecember 7, 2018December 16, 2018

I am writing this half a year after my lunch at L’Arpège. Looking back, puzzlement isContinue reading

Dialogue Discouraged at Dialogue Restaurant – Los Angeles

Dialogue Discouraged at Dialogue Restaurant – Los Angeles

AdrienneNovember 18, 2018August 28, 2022

Part of the fun in a multi-course tasting menu is the interaction with the staff andContinue reading

A Dreamy Garden Dinner at Epicure Le Bristol – Paris, France

A Dreamy Garden Dinner at Epicure Le Bristol – Paris, France

AdrienneOctober 14, 2018December 16, 2018

One of my favorite meals this year took place in the manicured gardens of Epicure ParisContinue reading

Gaggan Pop Up at Eight Tables – San Francisco

Gaggan Pop Up at Eight Tables – San Francisco

AdrienneSeptember 21, 2018December 16, 2018

The two Asian fine dining restaurants Gaggan and Eight Tables both made my Top 3 Restaurant’sContinue reading

Kame Omakase – Modern Japanese Off the Las Vegas Strip

Kame Omakase – Modern Japanese Off the Las Vegas Strip

AdrienneSeptember 6, 2018January 20, 2019

Dining on the Vegas strip gives me sticker shock, even compared to the SF Bay Area.Continue reading

Maum – A Modern Korean Tasting Menu in Palo Alto

Maum – A Modern Korean Tasting Menu in Palo Alto

AdrienneAugust 22, 2018August 6, 2019

Maum continues the trend of tasting menus that incorporate traditional Asian flavors in a modern andContinue reading

Dining Inside the Eiffel Tower at Le Jules Verne – Paris, France

Dining Inside the Eiffel Tower at Le Jules Verne – Paris, France

AdrienneAugust 7, 2018December 16, 2018

A great way to skip the line at the Eiffel Tower? Make reservations at Le JulesContinue reading

The Letdown of Arzak – San Sebastian, Spain

The Letdown of Arzak – San Sebastian, Spain

AdrienneJuly 29, 2018December 16, 2018

Fresh off the high of excellent fine dining in Barcelona (Disfrutar, Tickets, Enigma), I was lookingContinue reading

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Caviar fans, this one’s for you. Chef Thomas Kelle Caviar fans, this one’s for you. Chef Thomas Keller has a Yountville restaurant you can actually get a reservation at. And its all about the caviar.

Raw oysters? Add some caviar.
“Oysters and Pearls” Martini? Have a caviar spoon.
Might as well do the whole caviar tasting.

Then we went inside for a decadent dinner spread. The pork katsu was crispy and steaming hot. The charred cabbage was showing off.

And do not miss the shio koji ice cream with royal caviar and miso caramel. 

Every Friday, they also host live performers with no cover charge. Past performers include Alan Cumming and Andrew Rannells, no big deal.

Next Napa trip, treat yourself to RO Restaurant & Lounge.

📍RO Restaurant & Lounge, Yountville [hosted]

#rorestaurant #yountville #visitnapavalley #sfrestaurants #willwanderforfood
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. 🤍

#OLpartner #outsidelands2026
Forgot it was a music festival for a sec 😆 #OLpar Forgot it was a music festival for a sec 😆

#OLpartner #outsidelands #outsidelands2026 #willwanderforfood
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