swan oyster depot

Swan Oyster Depot is known for their daily variety of fresh seafood from lobster, scallops, and even live uni! WHAT WHAT! The hole-in-the-wall is made up of one long countertop that can fit about 20-25 guests, showcasing in the window all of their seafood for the day. The line is always long and if you go on a Saturday, the wait is probably atleast an hour, but it is definitely worth it! You are allowed to have a drink (or bottle for that matter) while standing in line. The staff is all super friendly. Hurry - GO!

door to heaven

fresh clam chowder - you could literally taste the clam juices

sicilian sashimi - salmon, scallops, and hamachi with olive oil, capers, onions, & cracked pepper

combination seafood salad with dungenous crab, large & small shrimp - served with a louie dressing

3 different kinds of oysters (they have a lot more to choose from!)

House 530

House 530 is my friend, Por Phol Meeriyagerd's newest upscale Thai fusion restaurant in the Mission district of San Francisco. It is the sister of Thai House Express, owned by his parents. Turned from laundromat to a very classy, sexy, modern vibe restaurant, House 530 is where it's happenin' - from the interesting decor and unique glassware to of course, the delicious food. "Kin mak!"

This is one of the specialty drinks in a crooked glass. My fav drink is the sangria with lychee & passion fruit flavors (not pictured).

Infamous salmon wrapped with banana leaves, served with a to-die-for garlicy cilantro sauce.

Dungenous crab pad thai.

Spicy eggplant.

Linguini prawns served with parmesan cheese & scallops

My own 7x7 List!

7x7 is the "insider's guide to the best of San Francisco." Every year, they come up with a list of 100 best things to eat at specific restaurants within the 7 mile radius of the city. As my journey in San Francisco comes to an end, I have decided to create my own list of my top 100 things to eat here (in no particular order)...

1. Breakfast Sandwich @ Lou’s Café
2. Dungenous Crab Eggs Benedict @ Zazie’s
3. Longanisa @ Mercury Lounge
4. Crawfish Beignets @ Brenda’s French Soul Food
5. Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese @ Circa
6. Porchetta Sandwich @ Roli Roti Stand Ferry Building Farmer’s Market
7. Egg Salad Sandwich Crepe @ Sophie’s Crepes
8. Homemade Udon @ Sanuki Udon
9. Chicken Sandwich @ Saigon Sandwich
10. Shanghai Dumplings @ Shanghai Dumpling King
11. Pho Ga @ Turtle Tower
12. Prime Rib @ House of Prime Rib
13. Sashimi Platter @ Tekka
14. Bakudan Roll @ Ebisu
15. Cheese & Salumi Platter @ Amelie
16. Soondubu @ My Tofu House
17. Chan Pad Poo @ Marnee Thai
18. Tonkotsu Ramen @ Izakaya Sozai
19. Garlic noodles & roasted crab @ Thanh Long
20. Grass-fed Burger @ Nopa
21. Dungenous Crab Risotto @ Ducca
22. 7 Courses of Beef @ Anh Hong
23. Garlic Basa @ Marnee Thai
24. Rotisserie Chicken @ Limon Rotisserie
25. Home-made Tofu @ Eiji
26. Shio Ramen @ Santouka
27. Orenchi Ramen @ Orenchi
28. Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu @ Shabuway
29. Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Bisque @ Sauce
30. Flatbread Pizza @ Nopa
31. Raw Oysters @ Elite Café
32. Burrata @ Pizzeria Delfina
33. Spicy Chive & Pork Dumplings @ Shanghai Dumpling King
34. Cheese Grits @ Brenda’s French Soul Food
35. Mushroom Truffle Eggs Benedict @ Mission Beach Café
36. Short Ribs @ Hukilau
37. Short Ribs Hash @ Mission Beach Café
38. Pho Bo Kho @ Golden King Vietnamese Restaurant
39. Caesar Salad @ Butterfly
40. Short Ribs @ Butterfly
41. Roasted Bone Marrow @ Chez Papa Bistrot
42. Mac & Cheese @ Mission Cheese
43. Smoke Bomb @ Ace Wasabi
44. Aged Gouda @ Cowgirl Creamery
45. Biscuits @ Elite Café
46. Pot Roast @ Park Chow
47. Lemon Cookie Ice Cream @ Three Twins
48. Grasshopper Ice Cream @ Mitchell’s
49. Korean Tacos @ Hukilau
50. Crab Sandwich @ Crazy Crab’z Stand Giant’s Stadium
51. Clam Chowder @ Beach Chalet
52. Menage A Trois Sandwich @ Ike’s
53. BBQ Ribs @ Gorilla BBQ
54. Brisket @ Tommy’s
55. Salmon @ Thai House Express
56. Artichoke Bisque @ Caprice
57. Mussels @ Catch
58. Tri-Tip Sandwich @ Buckhorn Grill
59. Clam Chowder Bread Bowl @ Boudin
60. Burger @ Namu
61. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict @ The Butler & The Chef Bistro
62. Natural Viagra @ Yamasho
63. Spoonful of Happiness @ Koo
64. Beef Tongue @ Halu
65. Chicken Eggs Benedict @ Ella’s
66. Prosciutto Pie Pizza @ Pizzeria Delfina
67. White Wave Walu @ Rocketfish
68. Meatballs @ Vin Club
69. Dave’s Legacy Roll @ Sushi Bistro
70. Deviled Eggs @ Elite Café
71. Crab Cream Croquettes @ Izakaya Sozai
72. Potato Leek Soup @ Bushi-Tei
73. Filo Dough Specialty @ La Mediterranee  
74. Lobster Roll @ Woodhouse Fish Company
75. Mac & Cheese @ Delessio Market & Bakery
76. Vegetarian Sandwich @ Caffe Trieste
77. Uni Rissoto @ Ozumo
78. Brazillian BBQ @ Espetus Churrascaria
79. Hamachi Mango Roll @ Ariake Japanese Restaurant
80. Sisig Nachos @ Mercury
81. Murghi Korma Shahi @ Shalimar
82. Naked Lobster Roll @ Old Port Lobster Shack
83. Pho Bo Kho @ Pho Huynh Hiep 2
84. Chicken Katsu Curry with Cheese @ Volcano
85. Greek Plate @ Café Francisco
86. Miso Ramen @ Sapporo-Ya
87. Carne Asada Pie @ Chile Pies & Ice Cream
88. Galbi @ Muguboka Restaurant
89. Coconut Pudding @ Purple Kow
90. Cauliflower Truffle Crème Brule @ Twenty Five Lusk
91. Spicy Beef Pho @ Darren’s Café
92. Mussels @ Cha Cha Cha’s
93. Duck Fried Rice @ King of Thai
94. House Noodles @ Craw Station
95. The Stage Coach @ Fondue Cowboy
96. Shrimp With Garlic Butter @ Craw Station
97. Shrimp @ Cha Cha Cha’s
98. Dry Fried Chicken Wings @ San Tung
99. Tatter Tots @ Butter
100. Live Scallop @ Ebisu

Craw Station

Craw Station is known for their Vietnamese / NOLA style seafood boils, consisting of crawfish, dungenous crab, shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, and their infamous house noodles. You get to choose what type of seafood you want, with what sauce (cajun, no spice, garlic butter, or lemon pepper), and what spiciness (none, mild, medium, dangerous).

house noodles - garlic, butter, topped with tobiko

1 lb each of crawfish, shrim, and clams - technically you're suppose to pour it all out on the table, but we decided to leave it in the bags

crawfish - cajun sauce, mild

shrimp - lemon pepper sauce, mild

clams - garlic butter sauce, mild

25 Lusk

25 Lusk is one of the newest hip restaurants/bars in the city. They are known for their sophisticated architecture and ambiance. You feel like you are a princess dining there. Over the past few months, they've been awarded Top Ten Local Hot Spots, Best New Restaurant, and one of the Top Hot Spot Restaurants in the United States. They have esquisite, top-notch food & wine, and I feel honored to have been able to dine at a place like this.

ahi sashimi appetizer

lobster with caviar

pork belly on sweet mashed potato

cheese & onion ravioli

scallop

wagyu ribeye - todiefor!

salmon

prawns

cauliflower & truffles creme brulee - one of my favorite dishes

japanese pepper grits

complimentary chocolate strawberries

cheese plate

dessert sampler

Bin 38

Just another wine/cheese bar. But this one serves food :) Complete with appetizers, dinner, and dessert! Bin 38 is located in the Marin district of San Francisco and although it's so hard to find parking in this area, this restaurant is definitely worth a try!

fried chickpeas with onions

mussels with french fries with a lobster bisque sauce

boar pasta with poached egg and parmesan cheese

dessert! cheese plate (3 cow's milk)

Chez Papa Bistrot

French is one of my favorite types of food & Chez Papa Bistrot is 5 stars in my eyes. Located in Portrero Hill, this is a tiny restaurant that serves exquisite, quality goodness. I ordered 4 appetizers & loved them all!

lyonnaise salad, poached egg, yukon potatoes, bacon, smoked duck, sherry vinaigrette 

roasted bone marrow, garlic confit, parsley, caper, cornichon salad - seriously, one of the BEST THINGS I ever ate in my life! scoop it with a spoon & eat it with crostinis.

escargot, parsley, garlic butter

les moules (mussels), mushrooms, leeks, white wine, cream - served with french fries to dip

Living Vicariously through an ice cream adventure!

Yesterday a couple friends went on an ice cream adventure eating at the best places in San Francisco: 6 shops in one day! I followed them through text pictures & check-ins through facebook. Living vicariously...

#1 Michaelis: chocolate froyo with oreo topping

#2 Fraiche: "natural" froyo with homemade granola topping & blueberries burried underneath

#3 Miyako Old Fashioned Ice Cream: Mitchell's grasshopper

#4 Smitten:  lemon verbena. Made fresh to order!

Smitten's lemon verbena: how it's made!

#5 Three Twins: lemon cookie

#6 Bi-Rite Creamery: salted caramel

Favorite of the day was Smitten's lemon verbena, although Three Twin's lemon cookie was the best flavor. These crazies have inspired me to go on an adventure myself. Check back after the holidays for a shave ice, poke, and/or shrimp truck extravaganza.