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Bar 5-8, an Upscale Cocktail Prix Fixe Menu by the Liliana and Osito SF Team

AdrienneMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Bar 5-8, an Upscale Cocktail Prix Fixe Menu by the Liliana and Osito SF Team
One of my favorite craft cocktail spots Liliana recently debuted an incredible prix fixe experience called Bar 5-8. Named for the four end bar seats, the experience consists of a five-course cocktail and food pairingContinue reading
Affordable Indulgence at Michelin-starred Marlena in Bernal Heights, San Francisco

Affordable Indulgence at Michelin-starred Marlena in Bernal Heights, San Francisco

AdrienneMay 14, 2023May 18, 2023

I revisited Marlena recently to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend. Coincidentally, the last timeContinue reading

Nathan Matkowsky’s Ambitious Debut French-Asian Menu at Turntable San Francisco

Nathan Matkowsky’s Ambitious Debut French-Asian Menu at Turntable San Francisco

AdrienneMay 11, 2023May 18, 2023

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Turntable at Lord Stanley, home to aContinue reading

Creative Asian American Comfort Food at Piglet & Co SF

Creative Asian American Comfort Food at Piglet & Co SF

AdrienneMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023

As a Taiwanese American, I was very excited to try newly opened Piglet & Co’s TaiwaneseContinue reading

Asian American Pop-up immi now Spinning at Turntable San Francisco

Asian American Pop-up immi now Spinning at Turntable San Francisco

AdrienneFebruary 10, 2023May 18, 2023

After completing a takeout-only month with the popular Pecking House, Turntable SF has reopened its diningContinue reading

An Incredibly Unique and Familiar Meal at Susan Kim’s Doshi – Turntable, San Francisco

An Incredibly Unique and Familiar Meal at Susan Kim’s Doshi – Turntable, San Francisco

AdrienneNovember 18, 2022May 18, 2023

Chef Susan Kim’s Doshi pop-up was one of my favorite tasting menus this year! She isContinue reading

Globally-inspired California Fare at Tenderheart inside The LINE SF

Globally-inspired California Fare at Tenderheart inside The LINE SF

AdrienneOctober 9, 2022December 26, 2022

I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of The LINE SF hotel. A welcome addition to theContinue reading

A Modern Italian Wine Bar – AltoVino, San Francisco

A Modern Italian Wine Bar – AltoVino, San Francisco

AdrienneSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

I feel like eating out is now my full-time job. I mean, if you include documentingContinue reading

One Last Meal at AL’s Place, San Francisco

One Last Meal at AL’s Place, San Francisco

AdrienneAugust 31, 2022December 26, 2022

A couple weeks back, AL’s Place SF suddenly announced they were closing for good via Instagram.Continue reading

Fantastic Crudo and Fresh Pasta – Itria, San Francisco

Fantastic Crudo and Fresh Pasta – Itria, San Francisco

AdrienneAugust 24, 2022September 1, 2022

Now that I suddenly find myself with much more free time (hello fun-employment), I’m starting toContinue reading

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Living my best +1 life. ☺️🌴 And what an inc Living my best +1 life. ☺️🌴
And what an incredibly special, love-filled wedding. 🤍
I celebrated the end of 9 months of funemployment I celebrated the end of 9 months of funemployment by pampering myself - hair, nails, jewelry, and laser treatment. Really hoping I don’t get laid off because I need to pay off my credit cards now. 😆

But in all seriousness, I’m beyond grateful for this new beginning. Just a few months prior, I found myself holding back tears when talking to a recruiter. I thought I was ready, but I was still healing from the cruelest pain I’ve ever felt. My healing was non-linear, but I eventually learned to trust again, to believe that people are still kind.

When I was finally ready to job search 7 months after leaving my startup, I then encountered the hardest tech employment market. I questioned my abilities as a software engineer, even after coming from a founder and CTO role.

Luckily, the universe had my back. Every time I hit a new low during this journey, a new opportunity would unexpectedly appear. This occurred first with friends reaching out, then a relationship, and now a job. I leaned heavily on the kindness of friends, loved ones, therapists/coaches, even strangers to help me heal. 🤍

Now I’m back bitches. My foundation is stronger than ever. Time to rebuild on it. 💪🏼
🥐 Can’t believe I got to judge the 2023 SF Be 🥐 Can’t believe I got to judge the 2023 SF Best Croissant contest hosted by @french.morning! My credentials are that I eat a lot of carbs.

Congrats to all the winners!! 🎉
1st: @maison_nico 
2nd: @themidwifeandthebaker 
3rd: @thoroughbreadandpastry 
People’s Choice: @lemaraisbakery 
Best Original Creation: @fourneebakery (rhubarb cream cheese croissant) 

Another shoutout to Maison Nico for making my top original pastry - chocolate choux filled with avocado cream & lemon verbena 🔥. But honestly, all the creations were all incredible! 🥰

I lost my fav sunglasses at the event, but I’m pretty sure I ate the equivalent in croissants and pastries. 😆

#croissant #pastries #viennoiserie #bakery #patisserie #sfeats #bayareaeats #sffoodie #sfblogger #sf #sanfrancisco #beacongrand #willwanderforfood
@turntable_sf hosts a different chef every month, @turntable_sf hosts a different chef every month, and their very own Chef de Cuisine Nathan Matkowsky @polishkorean is making his resident chef debut this month! 

Not to play favorites, but this month’s globally inspired menu was standout and one to not miss! 💯
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📍Turntable at Lord Stanley, San Francisco, CA

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  • Bar 5-8, an Upscale Cocktail Prix Fixe Menu by the Liliana and Osito SF Team
  • Affordable Indulgence at Michelin-starred Marlena in Bernal Heights, San Francisco
  • Nathan Matkowsky’s Ambitious Debut French-Asian Menu at Turntable San Francisco
  • Unapologetic Asian Fusion at KoThai Republic in SF’s Inner Sunset
  • Creative Asian American Comfort Food at Piglet & Co SF

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