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Spotted at the 20th Street Block Party on 20th and Florida.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Work It, San Francisco: Katrina
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Spotted at the 20th Street Block Party on 20th and Florida.
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Monday, August 20, 2018
Eat in Oakland: Ramen Shop (Pt. 2)
Filipino Breakfast with two fried eggs, longanisa sausage, garlic fried rice, spicy dill pickle, and cilantro
Hokkaido Milk Bread French Toast with seasonal fruit and maple syrup
Left: Tempura-Fried Maitake Mushroom Donburi with brown rice, poached egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled gypsy peppers, and scallions
Right: Assorted Pastry Plate with snickerdoodle and sesame mochi muffins, and matcha bear claw
Cappuccino
Apparently I haven't visited (or, at least, reviewed) Ramen Shop, everyone's favorite hipster ramen spot in Rockridge, in four years. The last time I stopped by I had an incredible bowl of Garlic Miso Ramen and was happily mistaken for a member of the food press. (Talk about #goals.) Since then, they've cemented their place in the neighborhood and even expanded their menu to include a fantastic brunch.
When visiting for brunch this past weekend, my friend and I tried an incredible range of dishes. I started with a perfectly made cappuccino, served on sleek slab of wood. My friend and I were then treated to the Assorted Pastry Plate featuring snickerdoodle and sesame mochi muffins, and a matcha bear claw. I've never had a mochi muffin before, but this will definitely not be my last time. They have a spongy texture on the inside and were sprinkled with either sesame seeds or a cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating two flavor profiles I liked. The bear claw had a nice matcha flavored icing and almond slices as well as an almond-y taste within. We were then treated to the Hokkaido Milk Bread French Toast with seasonal fruit and maple syrup. The French toast had a great taste and texture, and the fruit was perfectly ripe.
As for our main entrées, my friend enjoyed his Tempura-Fried Maitake Mushroom Donburi made with brown rice, poached egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled gypsy peppers, and scallions. I had the cook-recommended Filipino Breakfast made with two fried eggs, longanisa sausage, garlic fried rice, spicy dill pickle, and cilantro. It was really good. The sausage, which I've never tried before, had a nice spiciness and when scooped up with garlicky rice and fried eggs, pretty much were everything I've wanted in a savory breakfast dish. I also enjoyed the flavors brought out by the fresh tomatoes and tangy pickles on the side.
I would definitely stop by Ramen Shop for brunch (...lunch and dinner, let's be real) again. They're still an impressive restaurant four years later and I'm wondering why it's taken me so long to return. If you've visited Ramen Shop recently, what do you recommend trying?
When visiting for brunch this past weekend, my friend and I tried an incredible range of dishes. I started with a perfectly made cappuccino, served on sleek slab of wood. My friend and I were then treated to the Assorted Pastry Plate featuring snickerdoodle and sesame mochi muffins, and a matcha bear claw. I've never had a mochi muffin before, but this will definitely not be my last time. They have a spongy texture on the inside and were sprinkled with either sesame seeds or a cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating two flavor profiles I liked. The bear claw had a nice matcha flavored icing and almond slices as well as an almond-y taste within. We were then treated to the Hokkaido Milk Bread French Toast with seasonal fruit and maple syrup. The French toast had a great taste and texture, and the fruit was perfectly ripe.
As for our main entrées, my friend enjoyed his Tempura-Fried Maitake Mushroom Donburi made with brown rice, poached egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled gypsy peppers, and scallions. I had the cook-recommended Filipino Breakfast made with two fried eggs, longanisa sausage, garlic fried rice, spicy dill pickle, and cilantro. It was really good. The sausage, which I've never tried before, had a nice spiciness and when scooped up with garlicky rice and fried eggs, pretty much were everything I've wanted in a savory breakfast dish. I also enjoyed the flavors brought out by the fresh tomatoes and tangy pickles on the side.
I would definitely stop by Ramen Shop for brunch (...lunch and dinner, let's be real) again. They're still an impressive restaurant four years later and I'm wondering why it's taken me so long to return. If you've visited Ramen Shop recently, what do you recommend trying?
Ramen Shop
5812 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
Open: Monday - Thursday 5 - 10:30, Friday 5 - midnight, Saturday 11 - 3 & 4 - midnight, Sunday 11 - 3 & 4 - 10:30
Open: Monday - Thursday 5 - 10:30, Friday 5 - midnight, Saturday 11 - 3 & 4 - midnight, Sunday 11 - 3 & 4 - 10:30
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Friday, August 10, 2018
Eat in Santa Monica: The Veranda
Scottish Smoked Salmon Platter with tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onion, capers, spring radish, hardboiled egg, bagel, and herbed cream cheese
My mom took me out to a birthday breakfast at The Veranda, the restaurant inside The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, for the first time last week.
Since it was a special occasion (although any occasion would do), I ordered lox. Specifically, I tried the Scottish Smoked Salmon Platter with tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onion, capers, spring radish, hardboiled egg, bagel, and herbed cream cheese. It was excellent as expected. We also got refilling cups of coffee, which caffeinated me and then some.
Besides the spot-on brunch menu, I'd also recommend visiting The Veranda because of the ocean view of the Santa Monica beach below. Seriously.
If you've visited The Veranda recently, what do you recommend trying?
1415 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Open: Daily 6:30am - 10pm
Open: Daily 6:30am - 10pm
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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Eat in Santa Monica: Blue Daisy Café
Cuban Sandwich made with ham, roasted pork, Dijon mustard, pickles, grilled onions, bell peppers, and pepper jack cheese, served with Parmesan fries
I tried Blue Daisy Café, located on Broadway and 6th in Santa Monica, while catching up with old friends last week. It was our first visit to this über-hip brunch spot, which boasts as many brunch options as it does a line out the door.
I enjoyed the Cuban Sandwich, which was made with ham, roasted pork, Dijon mustard, pickles, grilled onions, bell peppers, and pepper jack cheese, and served with Parmesan fries. The sandwich had a lot of flavor and all the ingredients complemented the meat well. I would definitely order it again.
If you've visited Blue Daisy Café recently, what do you recommend trying?
I enjoyed the Cuban Sandwich, which was made with ham, roasted pork, Dijon mustard, pickles, grilled onions, bell peppers, and pepper jack cheese, and served with Parmesan fries. The sandwich had a lot of flavor and all the ingredients complemented the meat well. I would definitely order it again.
If you've visited Blue Daisy Café recently, what do you recommend trying?
609 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Open: Daily 8am - 10pm
Open: Daily 8am - 10pm
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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Work It, San Francisco: Jasper
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Spotted on Valencia and 19th.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Work It, Oakland: Ruth
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Spotted at Oakland Art Murmur on Telegraph and 24th.
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