Browse Month: March 2014

layover

We got an email a few weeks ago from Dad saying that he and Mom would be taking a 24-hour layover in SF on their way back from a pastor’s conference in Florida.  That was just this past weekend so we got to see them on Sunday.  IMG_0801We met up at Beach Chalet for brunch and were treated to a table right by the window with a clear view of the beach across the street.

IMG_0803We ordered beignets and I had the corned beef hash and eggs.

IMG_0809Yum.  Jia’s eggs benedict with crab was also tasty.IMG_9503

Afterward, we took at walk around the SF Zoo, which was just down the street from the restaurant.  It was fun to see Kumquat run around with her grandpa who got  A LOT of exercise that afternoon.

IMG_0849For dinner, we went to Silver House and feasted on noodles, pork, fish, rice, veggies, and everything else you can think of.  So glad they were able to make a stop to see us!

yummy treat

IMG_0723Look what’s in my neighborhood!  Humphry Slocombe just opened in the Ferry Plaza in place of the my favorite gelato place.  I lost my passionfruit sorbet for a scoop of Secret Breakfast.  Yippee!

IMG_0750I got a scoop today and managed to eat the whole thing without Kumquat noticing.  It was mine…all mine…  🙂

Friday Commute

When I left for work on Friday morning, I heard the traffic report just as I was going up the on-ramp to the bridge.  They reported an overturned SUV just before Treasure Island and to expect long delays.  Just a minute before, I had 3 emergency vehicles pass me.  No wonder.  Luckily my on-ramp is already on the bridge so I didn’t have to fight the 101 back-up.  I stayed on the far right lane and we all just crept along smoothly with all the action happening on the far left.  My commute to work usually takes only 15-20 minutes and traffic is typically light so the fewer number of cars having to squeeze by really helped.  IMG_0681As I approached the scene at a snail’s pace, I got a clear view of the accident.  Crazy.  In the 7 years I’ve been driving to work, this has not yet happened on my commute.  How do you flip your car in such a narrow roadway anyway?!  Fortunately, I was only about 10 minutes late to work just in time to join Stephanie for our Greasy Food Friday breakfast.

IMG_0687On my way home, there was another accident at the 280-101 interchange so my westbound commute on the bridge was slower than usual.  What a crazy Friday.  It’s just funny to think this is a heavy traffic day for me (10-minute delay both ways).  I’m pretty lucky right now and I certainly do not miss LA traffic.

Jia’s Birthday

IMG_0500Jia’s birthday was on Thursday but we celebrated on Friday night with Japanese tapas in Berkeley.  Jason made a reservation for Kiraku and it was a good thing because they had an hour-long wait for those who did not.

IMG_0516We ordered so many items that I lost track but here is a collection of most of the dishes: 1) Sashimi – including fatty snapper, 2) Salmon with Vinegar Sauce (my favorite of the night), 3) corn tempura with green sea salt, 4) scallops with pesto, 5) raw clam and snow crab salad, 6) pork belly with a soft boiled soy sauce egg on top.  One dish that I also really liked and forgot to take a photo of was the anchovy brocolli – yum.

IMG_0509 We had a really fun and tasty dinner last night.  We also tried to go to CREAM for dessert but the line was out the door and around the corner.  Maybe next time.  Kumquat was also a good sport because we didn’t get home until 10:30!

Happy Birthday, Jia!!

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