Plow

I was SO excited to try Plow for brunch after hearing and reading such good reviews. I arrived at Plow at 7:45AM on a Saturday morning and unsurprisingly, there was already a 15+ people line and more forming behind me every minute, all waiting for the place to open at 8AM. I got a counter seat (the best seat to watch all the kitchen action) and ordered The Plow. I like variety and trying a little bit of everything so I was glad Plow offered this choice. My plow plate consisted of 2 Scrambled Eggs, 3 slices of Nueske bacon, 2 Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and Crispy Potatoes.

Sadly, I found the whole plate underwhelming. Perhaps I had too high hopes, or maybe working at a cafe has forever killed the magic of breakfast/brunch joints, or maybe I'm beginning to find breakfast food the same all around no matter the restaurant. I left $25 poorer from the coffee and lackluster breakfast. I ate the two pancakes but barely made a dent in the rest of the food and no part of me even wanted to take the rest packed up to-go. Maybe I'll give the place another chance... or maybe not because I'd rather spend the $$ on something better.

2 Scrambled Eggs, 3 Slices of Nueske Bacon, 2 Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and Crispy Potatoes

Nopalito

They had me with all the succulent decor. Oh, and the complimentary Polvorón (aka Mexican Wedding Cookie).

Totopos con Chile

Carnitas: braised pork of orange, bay leaf, milk, cinnamon, and beer; cabbage salad, pickled jalapeño, and salsa de tomatillo

Toast Eatery Part 2

Despite its average food, Breakfast for Dinner is my favorite so I find myself keep coming back to Toast Eatery. The Polk location is the best in my opinion.

Jalapeño Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

French Toast Combo with Pork Sausage

Cali Scramble: tomato, basil, cheddar, and avocado

Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie

Every time I visit the Ferry Building on a Saturday morning/afternoon, the Farmers Market is in full swing. The one food stand/truck that always has the longest line is the Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie Food Truck. I still had about half of the coins from my Farmers Market Treasure Hunt win so I decided to finally see what all the fuss is about. I mean, if there's that many people waiting in line on a consistent basis, the food has to be good right?

I got in line and thanks to the assembly line, it moved quickly. I got the Porchetta Sandwich, which was topped with caramelized onions, arugula and rock salt. The pork was juicy, greasy, and super fatty with crunchy pork skin. The caramelized onions and fresh arugula were refreshing against the heaviness of the pork but the sandwich was almost too heavily salted. Other than that, pretty glorious really, especially on the Acme Bread roll. Needless to say, my hands got super oily and the whole ordeal was pretty messy.

Porchetta Sandwich

Fresca

I've been to Fresca on three separate occasions and I always wonder what I'm doing there. I'm really into Peruvian food but something is off at Fresca and I'm not that into it. The name means fresh and I don't get that from the food.

The Coconut Juice Ceviche was a winner, but that might just be because I'm obsessed with coconut everything at the moment.

Fried Plantains; Pan con Lomito with Salad

Salmon with Squid Ink Calamari Rice

Ceviche de Coco

The Corner Store Part 2

Continuing with the search for the best burger in San Francisco and because I never got a burger on National Cheeseburger Day, I tried The Corner Store Burger. I had heard good things about this burger but meh, it was mediocre at best. The meat patty was rather dry and I wasn't a fan of so much pickling from both the pickled red onion and bread & butter pickles. I also couldn't taste the bacon jam at all.

I tried my friend's Niman Ranch Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin with Farro and that was just ok.

My friend and I also shared the Early Girl Tomato Gazpacho and the Buffalo Sweetbreads. It was my first time trying gazpacho and I'd rather have hot tomato soup... I had no idea what the sweetbread would be about and it was whatever too. For dessert we split the Chocolate Bread Pudding.

The first experience was better but I'll be back to try the brunch menu. I hear their biscuits are where it's at.

The Corner Store Burger with niman ranch chuck, aged cheddar, pickled red onion, bread & butter pickle, garlic aioli, bacon jam; French Fries

Niman Ranch Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin with farro, ham hock, chardonnay grape, and smoked jus

Nopa Part 2

I've been back to Nopa a few more times since the last post and on a mission to try everything on the menu at least once despite knowing that the menu changes seasonally. It's the one restaurant that I don't mind waiting hours in line for. Winner of the best burger.

Strawberry Cava Cocktail

Cauliflower Soup with Salsa Verde; Early Girl Tomato Salad

Beef Brisket; Custard French Toast with Strawberries; Sausage with Poached Eggs

Grass Fed Hamburger with Cheddar Cheese and Pickled Onions; French Fries and Red Pepper Feta Dip

Custard French Toast with Caramelized Apples and Maple Butter