Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Gabee
Gabee is wearing a dress and coat from Goodwill and a purse from Paolo Puck. You can follow Gabee on Instagram.
Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Erma
Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Rachel Melby
Rachel, a blog veteran, is wearing Charlotte Stone boots. You can follow her real estate company, Little Hill Real Estate, on Instagram.
Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Jenevieve
Jenevieve is wearing a sweater from H&M and a skirt from Cider. You can follow Jenevieve on Instagram.
Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Jess
Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Evan and Eve
Eve is wearing a FARM Rio dress she thrifted and a vest she knitted. You can follow Evan and Eve on Instagram.
Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Kona Coffee Purveyors
Black Sesame Kouign Amann and Apple Tart
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Right: Latte and Flat White
My dining companion and I shared an incredible breakfast at Kona Coffee Purveyors, an upscale coffee shop on Kalakaua and Nahua in Waikiki, in late September. They serve expertly-made coffee and pastries from San Francisco's own French bakery, b. patisserie.
Along with our usual latte and flat white — both of which were delicious — we tried a few pastries: the Black Sesame Kouign Amann, the Apple Tart, and the Ham & Cheese Croissant. Although I've had versions of each of these from b. patisserie's Lower Pacific Heights location, they were even more special on this visit. (Was it getting to order after waiting in a long line? Was it that we were in Hawaii? Maybe both.) Although I've had their Kouign Amann before, this one prominently featured the black sesame flavor I love, bringing it to a whole new level. The Apple Tart had a little more oomph and the crumbly bits that make the dessert than I remember. The Ham & Cheese Croissant was topped with an extra crunchiness, giving it a nice texture.
I would definitely stop by Kona Coffee Purveyors the next time I'm looking for a delightful meal of coffee and pastries.
Kona Coffee Purveyors
2330 Kalakaua Ave., Ste 160, Honolulu, HI 96815
Open: Daily 7am - 4pm
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Coffee in Honolulu: SurfJack Shop
Latte (left) and Flat White (right)
I didn't realize this would be a goodbye post when I started it. According to Yelp, SurfJack Shop — a combined coffee shop and clothing store located on Lewers and Manukai inside the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Waikiki — is now closed.
When my dining companion and I stopped by for coffee in late September, we tried our usual latte and flat white. Both were impeccably made; the barista was clearly an expert. Along with the stellar coffee, this shop sold a variety of sleek, design-forward clothing and other things worth perusing while waiting for your coffee.
I would have made it a point to visit again the next time I'm in the area. Dang!
SurfJack Shop
412 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96815
Open: Closed
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Friday, November 17, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Karina of The Slaykow Shop
You can follow Karina and her jewelry brand, The Slaykow Shop, on Instagram.
Spotted at Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Daisy
Daisy's pants are from Lisa Says Gah. You can follow Daisy on Instagram.
Spotted at Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Asia
Spotted at Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Beto
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Spotted at Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Work It, San Francisco: Grace
Spotted at Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Sam's Kitchen
Chicken with teriyaki-garlic sauce and Extra Jumbo Shrimp, served with Japanese sticky rice, spring mix salad, and potato / macaroni salad
On a mission to eat as much Hawaiian food as possible, my dining companion and I stopped by Sam's Kitchen, a casual Hawaiian restaurant on Royal Hawaiian Avenue and Waikolu in Waikiki, for a plate lunch in late September. This is truly a foodie spot: a hole-in-the-wall serving food so packed with flavor that you'll want to work your way through the menu.
We were moderately hungry so we shared a plate lunch with two mains and the usual sides of Japanese sticky rice, spring mix salad, and potato / macaroni salad. Like before, I ordered garlic shrimp — theirs was the "Extra Jumbo Shrimp" — while my dining companion got the chicken in a combined teriyaki and garlic sauce. As with our visit to South Shore Grill, this place was recommended and everything turned out to be incredible. I've never seen shrimp so big and wonderfully seasoned; it really was a thing of beauty. The chicken and the sides were delicious too.
Next time we're in the area, we'll be sure to stop by Sam's Kitchen. I'll have the garlic shrimp.
Sam's Kitchen
353 Royal Hawaiian Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Open: Daily 10am - 1am
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Surf Bar Waikiki
Left: Maui Lavandula made with Empress gin, crème de mûre, citrus, lychee, rosemary, and lavender
Right: Mauna Kea Mai Tai made with Mahina rum, Agave de Cortes mezcal, curaçao, orgeat, pineapple, and citrus, smoked with flavored wood chips
On the lookout for a good cocktail, my dining companion and I found our way to Surf Bar Waikiki, an upscale cocktail bar on Koa and Liliʻuokalani in Waikiki. Located inside of Waikiki Resort Hotel, they serve a variety of signature cocktails that are worth writing home about.
In search of a Mai Tai, my dining companion ordered the Mauna Kea Mai Tai made with Mahina rum, Agave de Cortes mezcal, curaçao, orgeat, pineapple, and citrus. This beautifully-made drink was presented in a box filled with smoke and flavored wood chips. When you took a sip, your fingers even smelled a bit smoky. Beyond the incredible presentation, it was made with expert precision and delicious to boot. My drink was similarly delightful: I tried the Maui Lavandula made with Empress gin, crème de mûre, citrus, lychee, rosemary, and lavender. I love sweet, fruity drinks and I remember this having a dynamic flavor I loved.
Both drinks were exceptionally crafted and were served in an equally impressive space. The bar was spacious and had all the island decor that made it the perfect spot to grab a dark nook and enjoy a perfectly made cocktail. If I'm back in Waikiki, I will definitely return to Surf Bar Waikiki, ordering either of these drinks or one of the many other tantalizing ones on the menu.
Surf Bar Waikiki
2460 Koa Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Open: Daily 6pm - 2am
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Monday, November 6, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery
Egg Tarts
Butter Mochi
In late September, my dining companion and I stopped by Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery, a Chinese bakery on Maunakea between N King and N Hotel Streets in Honolulu's Chinatown, for an after-lunch treat.
We tried the Egg Tarts, a favorite of ours, and the Butter Mochi, a new one. The Egg Tarts had a nice, slightly sweet crust and the creamy egg filling I like. I've never had the latter before, but this will not be the last time. It truly was "butter mochi" — both buttery and dense and chewy in the way mochi is. It was a dream.
If I'm back in the area, I'll definitely get the Butter Mochi and some of the other baked goods, like the Custard Gin Dui or a barbecue pork bun.
Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery
1027 Maunakea St., Honolulu, HI 96817
Open: Daily 7am - 5pm
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Pizza Mamo
Classic Cheese Brooklyn-style pizza slice made with Cali vine-ripened tomato sauce, Wisconsin whole milk mozzarella, pecorino, and oregano
Pepperoni Brooklyn-style pizza slice made with Cali vine-ripened tomato sauce, Wisconsin whole milk mozzarella, natural casing pepperoni, and oregano
My dining companion and I stopped by Pizza Mamo, a casual pizza place on Hotel between Nuuanu and Smith in the Arts District in Downtown Honolulu, for lunch in late September. Since it was recommended by the same friend who suggested the incredible South Shore Grill, we knew we were in for a treat.
We got two types of slices: the Classic Cheese and Pepperoni. Both were Brooklyn-style pizzas with delicate crusts that truly put other thin crusts to shame. The pizzas were then topped with California vine-ripened tomato sauce, Wisconsin whole milk mozzarella, and oregano — the former also with pecorino and the latter with natural casing pepperoni. The ingredients were fresh, light, and complemented each other well. The oregano was the perfect touch that now I'll be searching for in future pizzas.
If we're ever back in the area, we will definitely stop by for a slice or even a Brooklyn- or Detroit-style pizza.
Pizza Mamo
16 N Hotel St., Honolulu, HI 96817
Open: Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Musubi Cafe Iyasume
Teriyaki Spam Musubi and Eel & Egg Spam Musubi
Counterclockwise from left: Avocado & Bacon Spam Musubi, Salmon RiceBall, and Japanese Curry bowl
Left: Musubi Pack RiceBall with Fried Chicken, Sausage, and Egg
Right: Japanese Curry Bowl
My dining companion and I stopped by Musubi Cafe Iyasume, a spam musubi spot on Kuhio and Uluniu in Waikiki, countless times in late September. They have an expansive selection of very affordable menu items including spam musubi and rice balls as well as other Japanese favorites like curry or miso soup. Located across the street from Maguro Spot, a poke restaurant, we often ordered from both and had a Hawaiian feasts of sorts in our room.
We tried a few types of spam musubi during our stay — Teriyaki, Eel & Egg, Avocado, Eel, Egg, & Avocado, and Avocado & Bacon — and enjoyed them all. They were the perfect, flavorful, on-the-go snack. We also liked the Japanese Curry bowl, which had some chunks of chicken or pork and carrots over white rice. The riceballs were also a nice treat, where the meat was inside, instead of on top. The Musubi Pack RiceBall with Fried Chicken, Sausage, and Egg provided a nice mix of things, all of which hit the spot.
I would definitely stop by Musubi Cafe Iyasume the next time I'm in the area.
Musubi Cafe Iyasume
2427 Kuhio Ave., Pacific Monarch Hotel 1F, Honolulu, HI 96815
Open: Daily 6:30am - 9pm
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Eat in Honolulu: Maguro Spot
Left: Signature bowl made with tuna, salmon, blue marlin, white rice, spicy shoyu, spicy mayo, cucumber, edamame, and seaweed salad
Right: Special Rainbow bowl made with tuna, salmon, blue marlin, white rice, spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, cucumber, edamame, and sea asparagus
I visited Maguro Spot, a casual poke restaurant on Kuhio and Uluniu in Waikiki, twice when I was in Hawaii in late September.
I tried two bowls that were pretty similar and very good: the Signature bowl and the Special Rainbow bowl. Both came with tuna, salmon, blue marlin, white rice, spicy mayo, cucumber, and edamame, while the former had spicy shoyu and seaweed salad and the latter had teriyaki sauce and sea asparagus. All of the ingredients were fresh and were complemented well by the sauces that brought everything together.
This is a great spot to grab a bowl of high-quality poke at pretty affordable prices. I would definitely stop by the next time I'm in Waikiki.
Maguro Spot
2441 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Open: Daily 10am - 8:30pm
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