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

AdrienneMay 14, 2023May 18, 2023
Affordable Indulgence at Michelin-starred Marlena in Bernal Heights, San Francisco
I revisited Marlena recently to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend. Coincidentally, the last time I dined at Marlena back in 2021 was also for a birthday. That fall of 2021, Marlena had justContinue 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

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

Exceptional Modern Indian Cuisine at Masque Restaurant in Mumbai

Exceptional Modern Indian Cuisine at Masque Restaurant in Mumbai

AdrienneDecember 27, 2022February 10, 2023

2022 was a good year of dining. This was no doubt spurred in part by aContinue 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

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

Daniel Burns, Guest Chef Dinner – Turntable at Lord Stanley, San Francisco

Daniel Burns, Guest Chef Dinner – Turntable at Lord Stanley, San Francisco

AdrienneJuly 31, 2022November 18, 2022

Turntable at Lord Stanley hosts a rotating series of guest chefs each month, and it’s beenContinue reading

Revisiting Californios at their new SoMa location in San Francisco

Revisiting Californios at their new SoMa location in San Francisco

AdrienneJune 26, 2022August 28, 2022

As I prep for yet another upcoming apartment move (I have somehow never renewed a leaseContinue reading

Indulging in Lunch and Dinner at Bell’s, a Californian French Bistro – Los Alamos, CA

Indulging in Lunch and Dinner at Bell’s, a Californian French Bistro – Los Alamos, CA

AdrienneMay 29, 2022August 28, 2022

I keep intending to blog more often, especially as I am dining out more again, butContinue reading

Korean Charcoal BBQ from the Benu team – San Ho Won, San Francisco

Korean Charcoal BBQ from the Benu team – San Ho Won, San Francisco

AdrienneDecember 19, 2021December 19, 2021

If you asked what my top 10 favorite takeout meals were during the 2020 lockdown, IContinue 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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