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Foreign Cinema.

Be right back while I go eat at Foreign Cinema again. Just kidding - sort of.

This is how the blog is going to go. I'm going to go straight into it and talk about the food. Than I'll talk about the ambiance and restaurant feel (you definitely don't want to miss this part) and tips about how to enjoy your experience here (and how to watch that movie).

So let me tell you about the amazing food I had here - or did I just tell you already? It's amazing! Every bite I inhaled was like a - dear I say it - orgasm in my mouth.

Sorry (I'm not sorry) my picture's are blurry. But yes I was just that excited to eat.

Starbelly: Get in my belly!

Hello Munchers! Long time no see. I decided to treat myself to some good brunch after a rough morning. Introducing....Starbelly! Pizza, French toast, and some scrambled eggs (not shown).

The pizza you see is below is the "house made chorizo, sunny eggs & cilantro". I've been dying to know how an egg taste on a pizza. Now I can tell you I want an egg on every pizza I eat. Game changer. Not too spicy, but very flavorful. Wasn't too heavy on the cheese either.

Kitcho: Buy A Boat, Please?

Did I mention I love SUSHI?! Well I've been to Kitcho. 3 times. In 3 weeks. And every single time I get their BOAT - 20 piece sashimi, 10 piece nigiri, 4 oysters, and some specialty roll - I've had California roll twice and spicy tuna once. I just can't get over it! Originally priced at $88 (I think), they have a special price currently going for $50. And if you can, there's Groupon $15 for $30 - you can't use it on the boat - but you can get other goodies. Like their oysters. Or their live uni. Or their delicious sea bass. Hungry yet?! Cause I sure am...

Bum Bum Baooo

Next Spot: Bao Little House! At least that's the name of their online presence. When you arrive to your destination you'll see "Bao House" - same place, same great taste! Great selections of "pots", about 10 to satisfy your little taste buds. Aside from pots, they also sell milk tea at their station - but that I did not get to try. Very spacious when you walk in and we did not have to wait on a Friday early afternoon. GREAT for lunch and a pick me up, other than that the portions are quite small. Enough to fill you up for lunch and be hungry in time for dinner. I can't imagine coming here for dinner and being satisfied.

Now for the food itself! I got the Thai spice pot (not sure of the name) and boy was it SPICY, but spicy tolerance is at two hot Cheetos right now :P I did enjoy everything in the pot - chicken, seafood, and all the veggies. They have a little sauce bar where they have about 6-8 different sauces you can mix and match with garlic, onions, and more. Definitely a great idea as you can adjust your level of spicy if you'd like.

Now the exciting part - the pictures!

Oh Joy Oh Joy Oh Joy Sushi

No seriously - OH JOY. I LOVE sushi. I don't know why or what happen, but suddenly the past few months I've wanted nothing but sushi. I thought Joy Sushi was so good it would end my cravings. But nope, I still want sushi!

Zaazauummm: Zazie's

Spring Break x Friday Off x Sunny San Francisco. Sounds like a hot combo for some...brunch! I love brunch and exploring brunch places. Having a Friday together finally hit the spot at Zazie. Arrived around 1 and only waited about 15 minutes, maybe even less! I know definitely on the weekend to score a table would at least be an hour.

BUT here's a secret I didn't discover on Yelp: The two tables out front, right there as you walk by. First Come First Serve. No need to wait for those!

But on to the food!

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SFSFF..what?!

SFSFF!! San Francisco Street Food Festival y'allll! This past weekend was the 5th annual SFSFF (and guilty - my 3rd year in a row going!). They host one every year around this time of the year, 6 blocks filled with tents and food trucks all lined up!


http://www.sfstreetfoodfest.com/

The "Map"

Buffalo Blue Chicken Sandwich from Zella's Soulful Kitchen

Mama Mia

Mama's @ Washington Square Park

Who loves food?! I do! A local favorite of mine, Mama's at San Francisco Washington Square! Very famous, very well known, and very good. Opens at 8, line starts at 7! A family owned mom and pop breakfast joint, they've been endlessly acknowledged and won plenty of awards in many magazines, travel journals, blogs, newspaper, and probably many more! 

We got in line at 9:30 AM and did not actually get to sit until 12:30 PM. For those unfamiliar, the line extends nearly half a block, you're welcomed into a little shop where you order first than be seated. Literally an L shape restaurant, there's little room for people to wander around.

I love Ike!

So I forgot my poor memory card in my laptop! So I had to take pictures with my iPod, so excuse the quality! But yesterday was my first time going to Ike's Place at S.F. State! I guess I don't expect them to post the whole menu up on a billboard, but paper menus would be nice. Now they expect you to look at their menu online. First of all, what if you don't have a smart phone like me! Then you'll be force to have to remember your favorite sandwich or look at the menu BEFORE you come here!

So I got the Matt Cain(8 my favorite! It has pastrami, salami, and one other cold-deli meat I can't remember at the moment, uh oh. But I like how they give you the option of half and whole. This sandwich was delicious but I felt like they give you A LOT less meat then the original Ike's. My friend did point out the price is cheaper, but I am not so sure about that because a whole sandwich is still ten dollars, which is still quite expensive for a sandwich.

I know this was also suppose to be a combo fashion blog, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet! I did like my outfit today, but I forgot to take an OOTD. Can you say #fail?!

Just Wing It: SmokeEaters

Today's meal of the day is....wings! I went to SmokeEaters today in San Jose and for two people, we may have ordered a tad too much. We got the 25 piece, 15 Honey BBQ & 10 Fiery Garlic. We literally winged the flavor, Fiery Garlic, as neither of us had tried this flavor before! They also have a promotion where if you text Hellfire to their mobile number you get a free side of french fries. Along with all of that, there was a side of jalapeno poppers!

Below are the BBQ wings, which I HIGHLY recommend IF you can't eat spicy food, like me. Yes everyone, I can NOT eat spicy or hot stuff, sadly. BBQ, just sweet and tangy!

These are the Fiery Garlic, which according to my friend is spice but it take better as left over wings.

And of course, we all know how fries look like!

And here is our end result. Some leftover wings and poppers! Eventually the skin got sickening so I pulled the skin off and ate all the meat, but other than that it was quite delicious! I have to say though, the poppers aren't the same as before. They use to be bigger and a lot crispier.

Until tomorrow !

Hot Pot Garden: Round One Million

Ummmmm, unlimited food? Hellllllls yeah! Went to Hot Pot Garden with the girlies yesterday & got unlimited food ^^ . Two dishes each of kobe beef, lamb, fatty beef, and rib eye! Seriously, yum. & Of course we got other stuff like shrimp, tofu, lettuce, udon, and a lot more, but we all know the main course of the meal is the meat(:

I wish I took more pictures, but I was too into eating. I was so happy I was dancing..in my head of course! Couldn't stop smiling. The service is great & the food comes fast! & This is my second time here after all. The weather was perfect for some hot pot, cold and foggy in San Francisco - just like how it is suppose to be..

The Rite Ice Cream

Yesterday's weather was amazing! It was so sunny and nice that it was great for a walk...and ice cream :D Apparently Bi-Rite is suppose to one of the City's best ice cream parlor, and my gosh I would totally come back! As you can tell, it is my first time here at this creamery! 

Nom nom nom...eventually you'll know what my favorite foods are! These sundaes sound delicious, but if you're looking to save money, just a get two scoops of ice cream and add your own toppings! It's a lot cheaper!

This is Balsamic Strawberry and it's seasonal, but delicious. I am definitely getting this next time! It really pulls out the strawberry flavor and doesn't taste artificial or filled with sweeteners.

Now this is my sundae(: It's the coffee sundae with coffee-toffee ice cream, toffee toppings, hot fudge, and whip cream! Except next time I'm asking for light on the whip cream..

I would most definitely come back here if I wanted to some fancy ice cream! It really does taste homemade and worth the adventure to Castro. I've heard there are always long lines but we got lucky and there was not a line in site and even got seats!

Until tomorrow...for Hot Pot Garden...yum!

Happy Father's Day - I See Food

Today is Father's day & the family decided to take my daddy out to eat at Joe's Crab Shack, yummmmm!

Now this is a virgin Strawberry Comfort. It's basically a strawberry lemonade that is carbonated. Honestly, I only got this because they let you keep the Mason jar(: but the jar does have "Joe's Crab Shack" written down the side. I really don't mind though since you can barely see it anyways! 

I have to say, this time I was quite disappointed with the crab bucket "for two" because the crab legs were so scrawny! It's like eating string cheese instead! When I first saw them crab legs, my initial thought was... "This is suppose to feed two?!" But the lobster bucket was so worth it, you get TWO full size lobsters that is already cut for you AND a pound of clams. Yummmm. I am still coming back here!

We did get another dish, the sampler appetizer. It's my third time getting it and I still will keep getting. Now, there is no picture because my family and I literally gobbled that plate up in 5 minutes. There was ALWAYS a hand hovering over that dish! It came with chips and crab paste dip - to die for! - along with some calamari and some jalapeno poppers filled with their crab paste.

I was one happy camper tonight(:

North Beach Festival

So I have been a huge fan of festivals. Why you may ask? Everyone is just so in the spirit and happy. The North Beach Festival was happening this weekend. The weather was gorgeous, perfect for the day out to enjoy some yummy food!

Here's a little Instagram of what I ate (: Just some delicious garlic fries, festive funnel cake, Italian shaved iced in the spirit of Little Italy, and some philly cheesesteak with grilled mushrooms! That is seriously at least $25 worth of yummy food right there!