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Experiencing the Lunch Tasting at Ikoyi London

AdrienneOctober 26, 2025November 14, 2025
Experiencing the Lunch Tasting at Ikoyi London
Heading into October felt treacherous. I was physically and mentally low, frustrated with just about everything. I almost canceled what was already a last-minute first trip to London. My instinct, when overwhelmed, is to retreatContinue 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

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

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

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

Nisei Restaurant – Stunning Japanese American fine dining in San Francisco

Nisei Restaurant – Stunning Japanese American fine dining in San Francisco

AdrienneJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

I expect that most restaurants will have a similar style menu, even throughout the years. AndContinue reading

Osito SF’s New Four-course Live Fire Tasting Menu

Osito SF’s New Four-course Live Fire Tasting Menu

AdrienneJune 2, 2024June 18, 2024

Osito restaurant, which made their ambitious debut in 2021 as a 100% live fire and fineContinue reading

Farmhouse Inn – Relaxation and Fine Dining in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley

Farmhouse Inn – Relaxation and Fine Dining in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley

AdrienneJanuary 15, 2024January 16, 2024

To welcome in the new year, I enjoyed a relaxing stay at Farmhouse Inn, a luxuryContinue reading

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I’m terrified of injections, but at 37 I’m startin I’m terrified of injections, but at 37 I’m starting to explore Botox alternatives. Enter cosmetic acupuncture.

Ultra-thin needles are gently placed to relax facial muscles, increase blood flow, and stimulate collagen. It’s a whole body approach, so I got some needles on my hands and feet too.

Then I chilled for 25 minutes with red light therapy.
Total session time was about an hour with zero downtime. 

This clip is right after the needles came out, and you can see the redness is mostly faded.

For someone who hates needles, I would actually do this again. Minimal discomfort and my face did feel more glowy and refreshed the next day. 

I saw Jeannie at Haven Acupuncture in the Mission, and she recommends a full 12 sessions for best results.

📍Haven Acupuncture, San Francisco [gifted]

#cosmeticacupuncture #facialrejuvenation #sfbeauty #naturalbotox #2026glowup
2016 trend. I got engaged and most of my pics were 2016 trend. I got engaged and most of my pics were with my ex. 😆 So here are some fav dishes I ate ten years ago. Cool to see the majority of these spots still open and thriving!

And yay for food and travel being constant when so much else about my life has changed. 🙌🏼 I started my blog willwanderforfood.com the year prior in 2015, and I was taking most of my food photos with a compact camera then.

#2026trend #sfrestaurants #willwanderforfood
Mushroom lovers, this one’s for you. SF’s most ov Mushroom lovers, this one’s for you.

SF’s most over-the-top dining experience is back with their popular mushroom series. 

You start with mushroom tea, then step into an enchanted forest setting. Foraged bites kick things off, like a shiitake “shiitaco” and pickled morel gnomes. 

The details are next level.

A hidden treasure chest opens to a savory button mushroom cheesecake.

A slider with pulled king trumpet comes wrapped in mushroom origami paper. 

Then table-side charcoal grills fire smoky oyster mushrooms, served over rice porridge, finished with shaved black truffle and chicken skin dashi.

And dessert? A mini fairy house complete with edible stones, dragon’s beard brownie, and even hidden candy cap cannelés.

We also got a preview of their new speakeasy, Bar Orso. Their signature cocktail features house fernet, foraged soda, and a candied pine cone.

Truly one of the most fun dinners I’ve had in SF. 

Merchant Roots’ mushroom experience runs through the end of February, and they even have limited vegetarian and gluten-free evenings.

📍Merchant Roots, San Francisco [hosted]

#merchantrootssf #mushroomlovers #sfrestaurants #sffinedining #willwanderforfood
It’s easy to chase what’s shiny and new. In 2026, It’s easy to chase what’s shiny and new. In 2026, I’m also chasing what survived. What defines San Francisco.

Starting with Aziza. They opened in 2001 in the Richmond district and would become the first Michelin-starred Moroccan restaurant in the US.

With chef Mourad back in the kitchen, this is the version of Aziza you want to experience.

Think incredible dips like lebni and smoked trout roe, the iconic flaky basteeya filled with chicken or duck confit, cheesy loaded mussels, and my new favorite cornbread with harissa butter.

Bring friends for their family style entrees like the heritage roast chicken. Or bring a date and slip into the elegant back bar.

I hear brunch is great too. I’ll be back for that.

📍Aziza, San Francisco [hosted]

#azizasf #sfrestaurants #sffood #willwanderforfood
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