American tapas at Annie's Bistro, Pacific Heights, SF.

Calamari. This was really good, but a bit salty. Apologies for the dark photos to come--I hate using flash.

Carpaccio. This was nice.

Mushroom risotto. Good.

Tuna tartare. Not the best--just not very flavorful.

Slider with fries. Good.

Overall, Annie's Bistro was okay. The food wasn't anything spectacular, but the menu is nice and they give a good amount for the price. I'd go again, but wouldn't ever expect the meal of my life or anything.

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Crab feast at PPQ, Outer Richmond, SF.

Egg rolls and a very yummy salad. I really, really liked this salad--it had nice textures a nice, light flavor.

Yummy, yummy, garlic nooooooodles!

Ahh! So much delicious crab. This was actually a great deal. We had 13 people (I think) and we ordered four of the couple menus. The drunken crab was the only one I didn't enjoy. It was more than enough food though and came out to about $25/each with tax and tip, which is fabulous for a crab feast!

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Boudin's sourdough bread bowl clam chowder, Fisherman's Wharf, SF.

My aunt was in town from S. Korea so we went for some real SF treats. :) I love getting this. The fresh bread bowls are the best.

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Making Sunday brunch with the girls.

Stuffed pancake mix for our Ebelskivers!

The Filled Pancake Pan from Williams-Sonoma is great.

Trinh's Ebelskivers! There was chocolate and lemon curd filling.

My giant crab omelette. Eggs, crab meat, gruyere, onion and red pepper.

Kat's scramble.

Sausage links.

Ebelskivers, hashbrowns, crab omelette. Our brunch was AMAZING!!! Be jealous. :)

Pizza from Uncle Vitos, Lower Nob Hill, SF.

I live a block away from here, pass it a few times a day and have never been. So my roommate and I decided to check it out and order a build-your-own. Let's see--we've got some pesto, artichokes, red onion, pepperoni, black olives and cheese. It was pretty darn good. :)

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4th of July Mixed-berry lemon bundt cake.

Lemon cake batter with fresh strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.

Pretty, pretty bundt cake, but I didn't have time to let it cool!

So I did this.. :) Hahahahahha..

And this is how I saved the cake. It was super delicious and perfect for the late night boat ride!

Happy 4th of July! The boat ride was amazing. :)

Sun-dried tomato tortellini pasta salad.

Pesto tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, a little balsamic vin, some spices, parmesan cheese and slivered almonds.

Mixed and yum! I should get more into pasta salads.

RECIPE

Tortellini Mix:

• Cook one package refrigerated tortellini as directed.
• Drain well and add into a medium-large mixing bowl.
• Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Add 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds (Toasted if you would like them crunchy!).
• Toss in a small handful of shredded parmesan cheese.

Balsamic Sauce:

• Pour 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar into a small bowl.
• Add fresh ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and garlic salt to taste (I use shakers and do about 4 shakes.)
• Optional - Add crushed red pepper for a little kick.
• Optional - Add 1 teaspoon of Caesar dressing to make it a little creamier.
• Add Balsamic Sauce to Tortellini Mix, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired taste.

Drinks with Rob at Gitane, Financial District, SF.

Oh, Gitane, how I love thee.

My favorite bartender at Gitane. And my favorite Rob.

I ordered a South Side and got this--their spin on the South Side. :)

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Hahn's Hibachi Korean BBQ, Nob Hill, SF.

Not the best, especially for the price.

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Cinnamon apple toast.

Cinnamon swirl bread, gruyere cheese, sliced Fuji apples--baked and dusted with a little cinnamon.