Angelica & Benner
Things We Eat (& Do)
El Tonayense
Our favorite restaurant in San Francisco is a taco truck in the Best Buy Parking lot. Carnitas tacos. Carnitas special burrito. Carnitas quesadilla. Pollo (not pollo asado) is also A+. $
Turner's Kitchen
Sandwiches here almost every Saturday—one grinder with jalapenos and one southwest blt, please. Ken makes a mean tuna sandwich on Fridays. Call ahead and eat at Dolores Park or Duboce Park. $
Dinosaurs
One special sandwich with extra jalapenos, one tofu sandwich with avocado and peanut sauce ON the sandwich. Optional pork & shrimp spring roll with peanut sauce. Eat at Duboce Park. Travels well. $
Izakaya Roku
Extra spicy ramen. Optional: fried chicken wings, gyoza, house pickles, veggie tempura. $
Sushi Zone
So very fresh! Cash only. 10 seats. It's worth it. $$
Kantine
Scandanavian breakfast masters. Truly a crave-worthy salad and tebirkes pastries. $$
Zeitgeist
The #1 bar Lyft drops passengers at.... also conveniently 2 blocks from our house. Beer. Scary strong bloody marys. Metal music is 75% guaranteed. Outdoor patio. Cash only. $
Burma Love
Yum! When else are you going to try Burmese food? Order by phone to go or wait for your table with a beer at Zeitgeist. $$
Arinell Pizza
Skater pizza by the slice. $
Tartine Bakery
World-renowned bread. Known for HUGE sourdough loaves, incredible pastries, and long lines. Don't want to wait in line but do want a 2lb loaf of sourdough? Order on goodeggs.com. $$
RT Rotisserie
Fast-casual sister restaurant to Rich Table. Chicken RT Salad and a porkbelly sandwich (or fried chicken sando saturdays). Don't skip out on the sides: caesar brussels sprouts, porcini-dusted fries or whole-cauliflower with beet tahini.$$
Rich Table
This is a special occasion, Michelin Star restaurant. Prepare to be wowed without pretension. Order as weird as you're willing to go. Reservations encouraged. $$$-$$$$
Black Sands Brewery
Our favorite burger. Run by one of our favorite people. Also a brewery. $$
Little Gem on Grove
Gluten & dairy free but you'd never know it. Sources locally and organic. Brunch or fried chicken, bibimbap, salad with poached chicken. Say hi to Kim, our best friend, while you're there! $$
a Mano
Mindblowing fresh pasta. Tastes like Italy. A consistent fave. $$
ANINA
Grab a cocktail and hang out on the heated patio while you wait for your table to be ready at a mano. $$
Salt & Straw
Ice cream for everyone! Fun flavors using local ingredients and producer partnerships. The line moves fast or grab a pint and go! Good vegan stuff here. You like that? $$
The Mill
Home the notorious $4 toast. Also home to one of Good Eggs' first producers, Josey! Grab a loaf to go and check out their pizza dinner! $$
Holey Bagel
We aren't great at bagels. They say it's the water. But these, these do just fine. $
Lupa Trattoria
Phenomenal Italian. Chingiale gnocchi or spaghetti alla vongole. Everyone speaks Italian. It's like being in Italy. $$$
Black Jet Baking Co.
Gillian, hard-G, is our favorite baker. Her goods make an appearance at our wedding. $$
El Buen Comer
Family-style Mexican on the line of a bustling street and a sweet neighborhood. $$$
Capital
Childhood best friend, Meaghan's, favorite Chinese restaurant—now it's our favorite too! Wow! Fried chicken wings, tofu pillows, pork ribs or bust. Cash only. $
Li Po Cocktail Lounge
Home of the Mai Tai. Lose track of time in a magical dive bar in Chinatown. Cash Only. $
AL's Place
Fancy time. Veggie time. Family style. Special occasion. Order as weird as your comfort zone permits. Reservations encouraged. $$$
AL’s Deli
Al's fast casual restaurant. Mezze-terranean. Falaffel wrapped corn dogs. Turn any pita into a salad. You're welcome. $$
Mister Jiu's
Michelin-starred, upscale, Chinese food. I think they prep the duck for like 4 days. The dutch crunch buns are A++. Reservations encouraged. $$$$
Moongate Lounge
Not ready for Mister Jiu's? Check out Moongate Lounge above for excellent cocktails and snackles. We almost had our wedding reception here! Srsly, order the peanuts. $$
Good Luck Dim Sum
Grab cash, a pink slip and a pencil and go hog wild. If you're lucky you'll get a seat. If not, grab it to go and eat on the street. Cash Only. $
Hong Kong Lounge
Wow! Amazing dim sum. So many dumplings. Great taro cake too. $$
State Bird Provisions
Undeniably one of the most innovative, delicious restaurants in SF. Make a reservation at midnight-on-the-dot 60 days in advance or get in line at 4:30. We promise it's worth the effort. $$$
The Progress
Family style + special occasion. Order the off menu ProgDog for a delish hotdog to balance out the quail, oysters and fancy you just enjoyed. Reservations encouraged. $$$$
Shanghai Dumpling King
Right up the street from our wedding ceremony. Truly amazing dumplings. $
Toyose
Sitdown Korean restaurant hidden behind a garage door. Incredible fried chicken, japchae noodles, and kimchi pancake. Not good for more than 4 people. $
Blackthorn
Dark bar inside. Bright back patio outside. Heaters + moscow mules. Drink beer here and grab a quick burrito at Gordo's after. $
The Ramp
An old favorite near the new Chase Center. Walk off the main drag, through a parking lot and find yourself in a wind-protected outdoor bar. Visit during the day for sunshine, East Bayviews and oddly good nachos. $
Auntie April's Chicken, Waffles, & Soul Food Restaurant
She does it right. (it = fried chicken). Auntie April is a real person and she's probably greeting you, taking your order, and running the fryer. $
Flora Grubb Gardens
A few blocks from where Angelica works is a plant nursery and coffee shop tucked between the Produce Market and the Waste Treatment Plant. Truly an oasis. $$ ($5 ice tea)
Submarine Center
1 atomic sub. 1 pizza bread. We're both happy. $
In-N-Out Burger
We know good food when we taste it. $
Good Eggs
If you're going to cook, you better order from Good Eggs! We source and deliver peak-quality, high-integrity groceries. It's objectively and subjectively the best, freshest grocery store in the Bay Area. Priced the same as whole foods. $$
Mission District
Walk along Valencia from 14th to 30th Street to experience the gentrified mission (cute shops, good food). Pop down to Mission Street to experience something a bit more real. Walk up an down 24th street from Valencia to Potrero for a beautiful blend of the old Mexican neighborhood with the new city (best food).
Inner Sunset
A bustling neighborhood right outside of Golden Gate Park. Tons of amazing food and independent shops. 9th Avenue and Irving is the main intersection to start at.
Outer Sunset
A true SF neighborhood. Walk from Ocean beach along Judah and check out some thriving independent shops. Prepare for sass at Trouble Coffee, discovery and delight at Blackbird Books, and overpriced brunch at Outerlands. <-- an excellent example of San Franciscans who love to wait in lines.
Ocean Beach
Walk! Don't swim. Grab a hot beverage or a six pack, a sweatshirt and enjoy the sunset... or sunrise. If you are into surfing, get here at dawn to watch.
Noe Valley
Angelica's childhood neighborhood. 24th Street corridor is full of independent shops and mediocre food (exceptions, accepted). Church Street at 24th through 30th also has some cute stuff going on. Pick any street in any direction to get a feel for this family-centered neighborhood.
The Castro
The historic neighborhood for gay rights and terrible food. Night life here can be memorable. Walk from Market & Castro towards 18th (the rainbow intersection). Cliff's Variety is an awesome old gizmo shop. Hot Cookie's cookies are actually good. Pop onto a side street like Hartford or towards "Liberty Hill" for great views.
Golden Gate Park
Multiple miles of park smack dab in the middle of San Francisco. Pick up any random walking path that calls to you and discover treasures' unknown. Every time we're here, we find a new section. Highlights include the Conversatory of Flowers, the Rose Gardens, the Botanical Gardens, The Japanese Tea Garden, and Stow Lake. Check out the De Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences there too.
Lands End Trail
A great in-city hike/stroll, out and back. Great eastbound views of the bridge. You can also check out the Palace of Fine Arts or say hi to Angelica's Dad at the VA.
Crissy Field
Restored marshlands with a wonderful flat walking path. Walk westbound and the Golden Gate Bridge is right in front of you. Check out the Water Organ, and, if it's warm, dip your toes in the water.
Sutro Tower
Sutro is the tall red radio tower you can see from almost everywhere in the city. Text us if you want an in-city hike that summits Sutro. The journey and destination are wonderful on clear and foggy days.
Twin Peaks
You may have noticed a trend where we like to hike up tall hills in San Francisco and basque in our city's beauty. This is also one of them. Not up for a hike? You can drive up too for great day and night views.
Mount Tamalpais
This is where we got engaged and where we go hiking almost every weekend! Hike anything on the Matt Davison Trail, and you will be happy (start at the Pan Toll Campground). After, drive up to East Peak for jaw-dropping views.
Redwood Regional Park
If you have a day to check out Oakland and Berkeley, this beautiful state park is a hidden gem. You can walk along the creek or try this ~7 mile hike: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/french-bridle-and-stream-trail-loop Cellphone reception is bad.
San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
Where Angelica likes to hike before work. Rewarding views on the Summit Loop Trail (elevation with views above the fog line) and the Saddle Loop Trail (flat-ish).
Devil's Slide Trail
Stroll along a retired section of Highway 1 with great views of the Pacific Ocean. 3.1 miles, out and back.
Stinson Beach
A discovered beach town on the coast of Marin County. If you have time to rent a house up here for a few days, it's pretty magical and rejuvinating. The ocean is warmer and calmer here. The fog burns off in the afternoon. You can also grab a burger at the Parkside Cafe and then hike Mt Tam at the Matt Davison trailhead. You go up up up and then down down down.
Point Reyes Station
A quaint, lovely town on Route 1 towards wine country. Buffalo-milk froyo in the grocery store (meat counter in the back), splurge worthy cheese at cow girl creamy, and don't forget to check out Marlie's yarn store, Black Mountain Weavers!
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Closed Wednesdays.
Legion of Honor
Closed Mondays.
De Young Museum
Closed Mondays.
Exploratorium
Closed Mondays.