© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Fried chicken has officially infiltrated the Bay Area. Popping up on menus across the Bay, it is becoming as entrenched in San Francisco culture as mustaches and fixies. It comes in all varieties, each place adding their secret touches to … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
The friendly waiter placed a steaming cup of coffee down in front of me. The cup read “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” I smiled as I sipped the strong stuff, it was 75 degrees outside and I … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
The show opened with Eric Ripert nervously laughing and muttering answers to a demanding Anthony Bourdain. Eric sat center-stage, hunched over on a folding metal chair, and watched Anthony circle him like an authentic detective. The questions were harsh and … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
At the J. Rusten Furniture Studio, the table saws were quiet. That Friday evening, justice was served. Literally. Films goers and local foodies arrived at the tiny furniture studio hosting The Disposable Film Festival, a film festival centered around films … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
I like my sushi like I like my men. Refined, fresh and honest. Save the bacon wrapped crunchy roll drowning in spicy mayo and eel sauce for the “all you can eat” joint down the street. I have a major … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Stepping through the glass door into Ramen Shop is like stepping into a back alley in some forgein country. A large painted fish stares down at you from the rafters, overlooking the front bar, and hangs next an intricate wood … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
The population of San Francisco seems to double when the sun is out. While the thick fog and a constant temperature range of 55 – 65 for most of the year add to the charm of hilly city, hot sunny … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Peg boards and colorful yarns are common staples in almost every kindergarten class. State Bird Provisions, the year old SF eatery, does peg boards and yarn better than any kindergarten class that I have ever encountered. This tiny restaurant’s colorful … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
A pair of vintage train engines spew steam as they carry heavy loads of over-sized lemons and giant celery stalks. A passenger-less cruiser bike flies past towering skewers of steak and floating prawns. Fresh milk is carefully poured into large … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
A weathered sign out front reads Boot and Shoe Service. But don’t let the name fool you—Boot and Shoe Service fixes food cravings, not worn leather soles. Its name pays homage to the original tenants, which is pretty cool considering … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Every Saturday morning, the iconic Ferry Building in San Francisco turns into a bustling hub of farmers, foodies, and coffee connoisseurs alike. Hundreds of tables are filled with colorful produce, geometric cheeses, fresh meat, and fragrant flowers. A couple of … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
My heart broke a little last year when my wine club, Cellar 360, closed their tasting room. I’d spent many great evenings with friends drinking wine and telling stories while looking out Cellar’s backroom windows toward a fog-drenched Alcatraz Island. … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
In the Mission district, inside Namu Gaji, we placed our jackets in the canvas bags underneath our short bar stools and sat at the chef’s counter. I glanced up and caught the friendly but focused eye of a chef tending … Continue reading
© 2013 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
As some of you know, I am a woman of lists. My little black notebook is packed with them, all kinds of them, usually a hodgepodge of grocery items to purchase, people to catch up with, letters to mail, bills … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Nestled between strip clubs and well stocked liquor stores on Broadway is a tiny pop-up restaurant called Kirimachi. Nothing fancy, just ramen. Damn good ramen. It had been a painfully long week at work and I was in need of … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
On a winter Friday morning, rain pitter-pattered against the iconic San Francisco trolley tracks outside my window. I was in my bed, still half asleep, listening to the soothing sound of the falling rain drops. This was nice. I had … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Todd Selby is a character. One of those characters that you want to have as a close friend. Not only is he an amazingly talented photographer but he is also a wonderful storyteller. I’ve been a fan for years and … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
My Tofu House is your tofu house. Or at least it should be. In the foggy Richmond District of San Francisco sits a Korean restaurant called My Tofu House, where you are engulfed in the smell of fried fish and … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
If you’ve ever ventured to the Eat Real Festival in Oakland you’ve found yourself surrounded by hundreds of tasty little bites in the center of Jack London Square. Indian street food, Vietnamese spring rolls, steaming cups of ramen and slow … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Green Jello is the state food. No lie. Despite this somewhat humiliating and comical fact, Utah does eat really well. Our one week trip back to my home state consisted of many back porch BBQs, farmer’s market meals, and local … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Semi-hispter and increasingly trendy food publications are sliding into magazine racks everyday. This warms a little part of my heart because I have always had a soft spot for print. I was browsing one of my favorite magazine stands in … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
“Take a picture of that butter.” Maybe we were just caught up in the moment but even the butter tasted better than average butter. Is that possible? I have always wanted to eat at Chez Panisse, despite Anthony Bordain’s friendly … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Holy moly, I’m in love. I’m usually not much of a breakfast fan but yesterday morning changed my anti-breakfast views. Guerilla Cafe in Berkeley lives up to the hype. Great coffee selection, scrumptious ethnic food, and a vibrant atmosphere. As … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
It’s that time again for all those foodie nerds to catch up on a little reading. The fourth Lucky Peach is out and just as ripe as usual. Shout out to SF classic Swan Oyster Depot. Check it out. Say … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
The city is bustling with even more pink boas and rhinestone heels than usual. Pride 2012 is in full swing. I had been preparing myself all week for the weekend festivities and with my rainbow outfit finally coordinated, I was … Continue reading
© 2012 parchmentandtwine. All rights reserved.
Yesterday I ate. And before I ate, I took a picture. I guess I am, and have always been, one of those insanely annoying people who snaps pictures of every crumb of food they consume. But it’s what I do, … Continue reading