• Ryoko’s

    There are plenty of sushi places in the city. But if you’re not looking to settle for tourist-trap mediocre fish or drop $100+ for super-high quality fish, there’s a desirable solution. That solution is Ryoko’s – by far one of the best sushi places I’ve tried within the $25 price range. It’s located in the Tenderloin …

  • Taqueria Vallarta

    Quick history lesson, folks. That giant Chipotle burrito originated in the Mission District of San Francisco in the 60s when local taquerias started loading up tons of ingredients in large tortillas. Naturally, I gravitate to this area whenever I’m craving good Mexican food. Taqueria Vallarta isn’t as well known as, say El Faro/Farolito, but it’s …

  • Bi-Rite Creamery

    One of the most-mentioned names for ice cream shops in San Francisco is Bi-Rite Creamery, located in a bustling street corner in the Mission District. I’ll put this out there right away. I’ll be mentioning another Bay Area small batch, hand-crafted ice cream shop throughout this post. That’s right, the dearly-beloved Ici in Berkeley is the …

  • Pizza Orgasmica

    Yes, there are pizza parlors in San Francisco called Pizza Orgasmica. Yes, these are located in the heart of the Financial District and Downtown SF, where all the major financial institutions and corporations are located. Yes, the pizza there is amazing. Welcome to the City by the Bay, folks! The pizza parlor itself was pretty …