Cleaning out the fridge ahead of a recent trip made me realize that I had all of the ingredients for a Croque Madame. Despite never making or ordering one before, I was drawn to this hearty bistro fare. The recipe from Fifteen Spatulas served as a guide for this new creation that will definitely become…
Month: May 2024
The Stinking Rose- San Francisco
As part of the weekend’s birthday celebrations, we took the recommendation of the probably overly touristy restaurant, The Stinking Rose. Maybe the best restaurant name of all time, part of the lure, the other part being that it’s a garlic themed restaurant. Yes, please! When in Rome, we started with their roasted garlic infused oil,…
Flour + Water, San Francisco
If there’s one thing that will have me setting a 1AM alarm, it’s the phrase “pasta tasting menu.” At the acclaimed Flour + Water, they offer just that, and even more so a special one to commemorate 15 years, with each course one of their “greatest hits.” If a reservation could be scored, this would…
Hotel G- San Francisco
Hotel G certainly has some good marketing, website, and Instagram activity. The Geary Street establishment masquerades as a boutique hotel with some fun hipstery/design touches in the rooms. Reality was a bit bleaker as the drafty, older hotel, squeaks with every step to the bathroom (great for blocking out the adjoining room’s tv) which can’t…
MGM Signature Suites- Las Vegas
Don’t judge a book by its cover or a hotel by its name. After a quick last minute stay in Vegas, we cavalierly booked the MGM Signature Suites, thinking they were just that- suites of the MGM Hotel. While the rooms were large, which I guess qualifies them as suites, the place felt more like…
One65- San Francisco
Special birthdays require special desserts and what could be better than a few gorgeous creations from the Michelin starred One65? Answer: nothing. Elegantly delivered to an average locale, these creations convinced even the biggest non-chocoholic (moi) that this makes for an excellent birthday celebration. At $13 each and a wee DoorDash delivery, elegance and indulgence…
Serata Hall- London
What’s one to do if you have 33 GBP and a Sunday morning to spare? Head to Serata Halll but be prepared to be part of a birthday and bachelorette extravaganza. Without asking, you’re brought a bottle of white and rose sparkling… oh and a jug of rum punch for good measure! They need to…
Mediterranean Pistachio Crunch Salad
Modified from the “Jennifer Aniston” salad, this has to be one of those meals I could eat nearly every single day. While it doesn’t need anything additional, it also works well with a protein hat. The protein hat, shredded rotochick, and pistachios for a nice crunch. Mediterranean Pistachio Crunch Salad For the dressing: For the…
Macarons and Mayhem 