First - I should start this post off by giving a big THANK YOU to a local food company in Boston called Boloco. {boloco.com} We won this trip back in the spring thanks to Paul's witty entry in a thier Sweet 16 contest - 2nd place prize was a trip to San Fran (flights & hotel). Paul eats there 5 days a week, and I average a close 80% during the week - so you could say our investment in the company paid off ;) It was perfect timing for a "baby moon" and it being somewhat free helped out our "baby budget!"
I decided to highlight what we did in a somewhat chronological order... Paul pretty much planned the whole trip (no surprise there). Sure we hit up touristy spots, but he made sure to find out where the locals eat and we had some of the best dining experiences ever!
We spent the rest of Friday walking the city, we hit up Lombard St., Chinatown, & the Fisherman's wharf...then ended the night at Absinthe for a late dinner.
After stuffing ourselves, we headed over to do an Alcatraz audio tour...since Paul has a legit distaste for tourist traps - I thought he would hate this - but it wound up being one of his favorite parts of the trip!
{We went to the Ferry Building for lunch}
Another highlight of our weekend....and one that will go down in the books as best burger for Paul....was when we hit up SUPER DUPER BURGER for a "snack" between lunch and dinner...our dinner reservations weren't until 9:30pm...and we were on vacation which meant we ate every 2-3 hours obvi! He ordered a double pattie w/ a fried egg for only $8.50...he was so pumped! Hands down better than In&Out! eek!
{so hard to get pictures with just the two of us traveling - in the lobby of our hotel - Prescott Kimpton}
Dinner at Rich Table - another local spot and def a must try! Only about 15 tables total, difficult to get a reservation apparently - but we were able to squeeze in a late one somehow. They serve really interesting dishes...including dried porcini doughnuts with melted raclette cheese (pictured) and Sardine Chips w/ Horseradish sauce (also pictured).
As I mentioned last week - we ventured over to Potrero Hill on Sunday morning.
It was so nice - had a bunch of cute shops, including a sidewalk patio :)
Afterwards, we rented bikes and ventured over the Golden Gate bridge for lunch in Saulsalito.
I have to mention the gymnasium(?) we found on our bike ride...Paul couldn't help himself and immediately eyed the rings for a few muscle-ups... This idea could come in handy when we are broke with kids and need to set up a crossfit gym in our backyard.
Crossfit moves didn't stop there....
{the obligatory San Fran picture :) }
I think I'll end this post on MY favorite thing from the trip...dinner @ Foreign Cinema on our last night. Set in an alley almost, the restaurant has a cool & romantic vibe all at the same time. With red patio lights and outdoor heaters, the mood is set to have a delicious meal while a foreign film plays on the back drop. While we were there, A Royal Affair was playing - a romance set in the 18th century. It was perfect. All of it. The food, my date, the film, and the venue!
Hope you enjoyed this long post! Special thanks to Paul's friends for all of their recommendations!
I have a feeling we'll be back...