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Mrs. Andrea Ayala

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Bay Area Cuisine | Reminiscing about Guilin Rice Noodles House's new dish, Lao You Fen‼️

🍜 Guilin Rice Noodles House 📍 901 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116 · ▫️ On this side of T Street, there is truly an endless variety of delicious food. Small pot rice noodles, my favorite milk tea Teazo, Xinjiang big plate chicken, various handmade dumplings, and a wide range of Asian cuisines. It's a foodie paradise. During the pandemic, I always ordered takeout from this noodle shop, but finally, this time I dined in, but... · ▫️ Is it just me, or have they reduced the amount of ingredients in this dry mixed rice noodle I usually get?! I was initially shocked 🤯 I remember there used to be a lot of ingredients, but now it's just a few scattered slices of meat with nothing else. · ▫️ On the other hand, my friend ordered the 'Nanning Lao You Fen' and it looks really good. The small clay pot is full of ingredients and looks delicious! The soup is also warm and tasty, with a good flavor! It seems like I'll be going for the Lao You Fen next time. · ▫️ Their menu is indeed not extensive, and they don't have many fancy side dishes. I just ordered a cold wood ear mushroom salad, which was quite salty, and it didn't go well with the plain rice noodles, but it was quite suitable. #WhereToGoInBayArea #BayAreaLife #BayArea #GuilinRiceNoodles #GuilinCuisine #RiceNoodles #Foodie #FoodieLife #BayAreaCuisine

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Christian Russo

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Bay Area Food | Must-Try Thirteen Spices Cajun Seafood⁉️

🦀Bag O'Crab 📍 101 Parrott St, San Leandro, CA 94577 · ▫️Crab boils, bagged seafood, accustomed to traditional Cajun flavors, but they have Thirteen Spices flavor?! Time to go check it out. · ▫️The Plaza is a bit small and has limited parking spaces, but there are plenty of street parking spots nearby, so no need to worry about parking 🅿️. The restaurant has a large indoor and outdoor seating area. The outdoor area might be a bit chilly now, but it should be nice when it's warm. There's also a huge private party room at the back, perfect for large gatherings. · 🦀Dungeness Crab combo ▫️They actually have Thirteen Spices flavor on the menu! We ordered the Dungeness Crab combo, which includes steamed crab, fresh shrimp, corn, sausage, potatoes, and other sides. The Thirteen Spices flavor is highly recommended! (Slightly salty, recommended to have it with rice, so delicious). The ingredients inside are plentiful and have a distinct Asian flavor. · 🦞Crawfish+clams ▫️We chose Garlic Butter for the crawfish/clams, and the taste was very flavorful. The garlic sauce goes perfectly with rice. · 🍟Sweet potato fries are a must-order, absolutely love them! They have a sugary coating on the outside, just the right amount of sweetness. We also had a serving of tasty Cajun wings, adding to the Cajun seafood experience. · 🐟Cajun Fish over Rice ▫️Another highly recommended dish is their Cajun Fish over Rice! Amazing that they offer rice toppings, so satisfying! The grilled fish fillet is incredibly tender, and whether paired with the fish or various sauces, the rice is a perfect match! We suggest ordering extra rice. #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLife #WeekendFoodExplorations #WhereToGoInBayAreaOnWeekends #ILoveSeafood #MyFoodDiary #HiddenFoodGems

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Mrs. Andrea Ayala

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SF Food | Sushi Plate at Local Japanese Pub is also Good‼️

🍣Ichi Ni San 🙏 @chowbus Eats Around the Bay Area 📍 3230 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110 ▫️ A completely new Japanese restaurant that cannot be found on the platform yet. Take advantage of the buzz and go check it out. Located in the Mission district, it's a bit off the beaten path, but there are many nearby restaurants. Alnico, a brunch spot recommended earlier, and the plant-covered ceiling restaurant Arcana are just one block away. 🍣 Sushi Plate Very good, with quite a variety of fish, there are ten different types. The style is similar to the popular sushi restaurants lately, and you can let the chef make the choices. 🍣 Sushi Roll The roll is piping hot, with a layer of cheese wrapped around the foil-wrapped roll. It's especially delicious when eaten hot out of the oven, and the other one has a crispy tempura inside. ▫️ It's a more casual Japanese restaurant, with sushi rolls, bento boxes, udon noodles, sashimi, etc. It's really suitable for ordering from a local neighborhood spot. If you live nearby, you can give it a try. #BayAreaLife #BayAreaFood #WhereToGoOnWeekendsInBayArea #chowbusEatsAroundBayArea #FoodExploration

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Christopher Gilbert

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South Bay Cuisine | Amazing Sauce Ribs + Axe-sized Steak‼️

🥩La Barrique 🉑️Grilled sauce ribs are amazing!📍969 Story Rd Suite 6090, San Jose, CA 95122 Remember the popular eel rice we recommended from the Vietnamese restaurant before? This time, we came to try their dinner. It is recommended to sit outside, not only for good lighting but also because the weather is moderate. Even if it's slightly chilly, you can turn on the heater for warmth, which adds to the style. 🍸Cocktails This is a restaurant with a full bar, and the drinks are really good. Just a little tipsy. Lychee cocktail / Honeydew cocktail / Mango margarita / Witch vodka cocktail / Bloody Mary 🥗Caesar Salad with Parma Ham Slices The whole lettuce head is in the middle, drizzled with Caesar dressing, rich and fragrant. The slightly dry texture of the Parma ham slices complements the moisture of the lettuce. 🐚Clam Seafood The clam stew produces a fresh and concentrated white soup, authentic and delicious. The soup is perfect for dipping bread. 🦞Italian Seafood Bouillabaisse The red soup base is richer, with more seafood inside, from lobster to clams to mussels to squid rings, and more. The ingredients are abundant and extremely fresh. 🦆Duck Breast and Duck Leg Combo Roasted duck breast meat and preserved duck leg, served with grilled vegetables, highly recommended! The tenderness of the duck breast meat and the softness of the duck leg meat, combining the two flavors together, is a meat lover's paradise. 🍖Grilled Carbonized Beef Short Ribs Highly recommended! Super recommended! It has a Korean BBQ flavor, the sauce is plentiful, and the taste is rich and flavorful. Grilled with bones, full of meat fragrance. The grilled vegetables below are also coated with sauce, refreshing and can help with greasiness. 🐌French Herb Baked Snails Rich in oil! But it doesn't feel overly greasy when eaten, the snail meat is tender and soft, and has a fragrant and chewy texture. 🥩42oz Roasted Fire Axe Steak An axe-sized steak larger than the face! Not to mention finishing it all, it's shocking just to cut it 😂 The axe steak comes with bones and tendons, and the meat has a rich texture. The accompanying dish is baked potato slices. 🍝Fresh Shrimp Pesto Pasta Large shrimp spread on top of pesto pasta, the pasta has a chewy texture, and the pesto is rich. Each strand of pasta is evenly coated, and the shrimp is soft and tender. 🍮French Caramel Pudding Topped with a layer of crushed ice coffee, it's the first time I've had this combination. The flan has a soft and tender texture, a dense milky fragrance, and a rich caramel flavor. I also really like making this dessert at home👍 #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLife #WhereToGoInBayAreaOnWeekends #WeekendFoodHunting

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Steven Arnold

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SF Food | This Mexican restaurant that brings out the full flavor of tacos is the one!‼️

🧆Flores 🌮Delicious tacos 📍2030 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123 • ▫️A stylish Mexican restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, offering beautiful views. It's extremely crowded on weekends! We made a reservation for lunch at 2 pm and it was still packed, almost scary! Luckily, we got an outdoor seat. The interior space is quite spacious and beautifully decorated, giving off a sense of exotic charm. The natural lighting is great too! Hopefully, the pandemic will end soon and we can enjoy dining indoors. • 🍤🍤Ceviche mixto A refreshing Mediterranean-style seafood salad appetizer, very appetizing! The seafood is fresh and abundant. • 🥟🥟Sopes de frijol Solid and hearty dough, it's recommended to eat it right away as the texture becomes tougher if left for too long. We ate it towards the end and it was too hard. • 🌮🌮Tacos They offer a variety of taco flavors. The extra crispy codfish taco costs an additional $1, but it's worth it, very delicious! We also ordered the short rib, chicken, pork, and a vegetarian one, almost tried them all. Highly recommended! • 🥣🥣Colorado bowl A typical Mexican rice bowl. The chicken is tender, and the rice and seasoning are good. The vegetables and avocado are fresh. Personally, I have mixed feelings about Mexican rice. #BayAreaLife #BayAreaFood #WhereToGoOnWeekends

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Christian Russo

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SF Food | Only Open Two Days a Week and Worth the Wait!! 👍

🥞 Alinco 🉑️ Ube pancake 📍 1050 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 ▫️ Only open two days a week, and it's hard to get a reservation. The only two days they are open, they operate from 10 AM to 3 PM. The neighborhood is difficult to find parking and considered unsafe, so be cautious. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance. ☕️☕️ Vietnamese Ice Coffee w/ Ube As a non-coffee drinker, I ordered a cup to try because of this unique ube combination. The ube at the bottom is very sweet, perfectly balanced with the coffee! The only problem is that it's a bit hard to sleep at night after finishing it 😂 🧇🧇 Korean Fried Chicken w/ Waffles I debated between rice porridge and waffles, but I ended up choosing waffles (definitely need to try the porridge next time!). The waffles themselves have a savory taste, and the topping tastes like a fusion of black sesame and butter. It's best to dip them while they're hot! Absolutely delicious! However, the waffles don't taste good after they cool down, is that a downside? The fried chicken next to it tastes exactly like the Korean kind👍 🥞🥞 Hot Ube Pancakes An internet sensation! This huge plate of purple pancakes went viral for a long time! So this time I came to try them too, but wow! The portion is too big?!?! A plate bigger than a washbasin, filled with pancakes bigger than a face, almost every table ordered them, but almost every table ended up taking them to-go, they are just too much to finish 😂 The texture is soft and chewy, and it's not overly sweet, which is a real plus! The ube sauce on the side is generous! The coconut shreds on top are also fragrant and sweet. ▫️ The overall portion is truly generous! The taste is great, and it looks fantastic, worth visiting frequently if you can get a reservation! When we went there that day, the indoor seating was extremely crowded, to the point where it felt a bit uneasy. After all, it is still the time of a pandemic, and the indoor capacity seems uncontrolled, with people waiting indoors, which made us a bit nervous while sitting and eating! Even outside, it was packed with people! After eating, you can go to Arcana, the plant shop with a unique ceiling next door (recommended in a previous post). #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLife #WhereToGoInBayAreaOnWeekends #FoodieFind

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Robin Nichols

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Most famous restaurant in SF Chinatown❤️‍🔥Is it worthy?

🌶️Yushiyuan Z&Y Restaurant @ Yushiyuan Sichuan Restaurant Z&Y 📍655 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · ▫️Which is the most famous restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown? It must be this old but renowned Sichuan restaurant, Z&Y Restaurant. Although I have ordered takeout from them during the pandemic, this is my first time dining in, and I still love it! · Hotpot with Duck Blood and Tofu I'm craving it! I can only be fully satisfied with this! The duck blood has a smooth, tender, and crispy texture, without any fishy taste, and it's so satisfying to bite into! I love eating something warm when the weather is cold! The ingredients are incredibly rich: beef tripe, luncheon meat, wide noodles, seaweed, and more. Boiling Fish in Chili Oil A must-order for fish lovers! When this big pot came out, it was truly stunning! It has such a substantial feeling! The aroma hits your senses, with a layer of spicy chili and the fragrance of the oil drizzled over it. The fish inside is tender and mouthwatering! Garlic Pork Slices It exudes the luxury of a five-star hotel, with exquisite presentation and rolled cucumber slices and pork. Dip it in the sauce and pour it over the top, it still has the same taste but with new and layered textures. Five Combination Platter: Mouth-Watering Chicken, Spicy Beef, Cold Cucumber Salad, Sesame Oil Bamboo Shoots, and Pepper Hua Hua Pork Tripe A combination of the most popular five cold dishes. My personal favorite is the 'Pepper Hua Hua Pork Tripe,' I've ordered it several times for takeout! It's so vibrant green in color, and I was initially worried it might be a disappointment, but it turned out to be delicious, with tender pork tripe stir-fried! The Spicy Beef is also their secret recipe, perfect for taking it home and enjoying it while binge-watching. Signature Camphor Tea Smoked Duck Definitely a must-order for meat lovers. The portion of half a duck is very friendly, leaving room in your stomach to enjoy even tastier dishes~ Mapo Tofu Their Mapo Tofu is truly flavorful, and the tofu itself is not bland. The seasoning for the Mapo Tofu is dense, but it's a bit too spicy for rice. Iron Plate Shredded Cabbage If you want some vegetarian options, I recommend the Iron Plate Shredded Cabbage. The combination of vegetarian and non-vegetarian ingredients can help neutralize the spiciness of Sichuan cuisine. Red Oil Dumplings Among the main dishes, the Red Oil Dumplings are a must-have. The dumplings from this restaurant are as big as fists. One dumpling is equivalent to three. They are filled with fragrant chili oil, vinegar, and a hint of sweetness. Dan Dan Noodles Lastly, a bowl of Dan Dan Noodles, after all, it is the leading actress in Sichuan cuisine. They really give you plenty of sauce! After each noodle is coated with the sauce, the heavy flavor stimulates your taste buds. I really want to eat this every day! · ▫️This restaurant has been popular in San Francisco for a long time, and it is still as hot as ever. There are no disappointments; each dish caters perfectly to the taste buds. After all, maintaining consistent quality for ten years is truly rare. When it comes to Sichuan cuisine among the countless restaurants, I still choose this one. #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLife #GlobalGastronomyTeam #WhereToGoInBayAreaOnWeekends #SichuanCuisine #LoveSpicySichuanCuisine #HiddenGemRestaurantShare

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Mrs. Andrea Ayala

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📍**Fun Market Place in Bay Area**

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your weekend? Check out the Head West Marketplace in Alameda! 🧸 🌱What's On Offer This marketplace is a haven for craft lovers and plant enthusiasts. With a good mix of indoor and outdoor stalls, you'll spend around an hour exploring. Plus, you can bring your 🐶 along! Here are some stalls that caught my eye 👀: - Whouse SF: Handmade woven trinkets, including fruits and plants. - Golden Hour Design: Famous for their handcrafted rainbow wall hangings. - Pampas.a.ya: Unique dried flower arrangements, perfect for home decor. - OMAMMAJ: Cute wooden toys for babies that even adults would want! 🌉The Location Located in an area surrounded by breweries, you'll have a beautiful view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. Perfect for sipping a drink and soaking up the sun! ☀️ Note: The same organizer also holds a market at the Ferry Building in SF on the first Sunday of every month. If you're closer to SF, you might want to wait for the next one! 🥰 #BayAreaWeekend #BayAreaLife #BayArea #BayAreaWeekend #WeekendDestination #BayAreaOuting #StreetMarket #CreativeMarket #ArtMarket #WeekendMarket #CulturalMarket #HandWoven #MarketToExplore

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scottautumn

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Just bought a bike and it got stolen! 😱

So I stepped out this afternoon and boom—my newly bought second-hand bike was gone. Yep, the one I hadn't even ridden yet! 🤦‍♀️ It's crazy how even an old bike isn't safe around here. I knew the Bay Area had some issues, but this? Definitely hit me harder than expected. Has anyone else had similar experiences or tips on keeping things safe around here? #BayAreaLife #BikeTheft #LocalSafety

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whitneyowen

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why dating in the bay hits different 🥲

feeling nostalgic about dating in NYC, London, and Hong Kong… the Bay Area scene just hits SO different, and not in a good way 💔 here, every date feels like a LinkedIn networking event - bright cafes, casual boba runs, and sterile coffee chats. where’s the romance? the ambiance? the slight tipsiness that makes conversations flow? i miss those dimly lit restaurants, those spontaneous bar hops, those late-night walks through empty streets. miss how dates could turn into gallery visits or thought-provoking shows - actually getting to know someone’s soul, not just their resume. bay area dating is so… sober. so practical. so startup-culture. maybe i’m just too old-school, but whatever happened to the magic of falling in love? 🌃✨ #DatingInTheBay #BayAreaLife #DatingCulture

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