Stopped by here on a trip to Monterey with some friends. I got the french toast. My wife got a turkey club sandwich with fries. Everything was mediocre. Not bad, but nothing exciting. The fries were good. I think I'm spoiled by SF food. Caffe Trieste Monterey 409 Alvarado St Monterey, CA 93940 http://www.caffetriestemonterey.com
This place was easy to miss, though they supposedly had a loyal following. This was the only restaurant sign. They had a courtyard, but wanted more interior space for the colder months. Got two orders of the FuseBOX KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), which was really good. Bacon wrapped enoki with miso … Continue reading FuseBOX, Oakland
Went here on recommendation from a trusted foodie friend. Looks nice outside. Looks nice inside too. The breakfast is good! I enjoyed their latte, but I think the french press is better. Forgot to take a photo of it. Of course, all the baked goods are solid. I ended up … Continue reading Voyageur du Temps, Los Altos
Ritual Coffee Hot Drinking Chocolate: made with Recchiuti chocolate Pistoles (beads of pure chocolate) and Vanilla Bean Marshmallows. Cup by Heath Ceramics. Egg, Bacon & Polenta: egg and bacon from Marin Sun Farms. Quiche The hot chocolate feels like you're literally drinking a dark, smooth, rich chocolate bar. It's quite delicious, and works well with … Continue reading theLab (formerly known as Chocolate Lab), San Francisco
Birthday brunch at Plow in Potrero Hill with my girlfriend. We shared the fried egg sandwich and the plow. It was good! Plow, 1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
