Seafood -99 Ranch Market4/17/2011 Sunday, time to take Mom grocery shopping. 99 Ranch Market has everything in the way of Chinese groceries and deli foods -- all in one location so I decide to take her to one in Daly City. The heavy fog along Highway 35 near the Pacific coast reminds me of winter tule fog in my central California Valley hometown of Reedley, I switch on my headlights. 99 Ranch Market emerges out of the fog and I turn into a handicap parking space in front of the market. The enticing aroma of crispy fried fish permeates the entire store - like fish and chips take out. The seafood section brims with fresh and live seafood -- and if you want, they will fry the fish for you in their industrial sized deep fryers. Seems popular, but the oil looks dark and suspicious. I'll still steam my fish at home. Mom loves shopping so she spends time making her selections and finding the best buys. Ten pounds of rice or twenty? "Oh Gwok Boh (Koko Rose) rice makes the best jook." The thrill of the kill! We stop for lunch before lugging the treasures home. Live uni (OOOOH-ni sea urchin), too bad Chris isn't around.
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Chris and I have a little bon voyage breakfast before she heads off to an art retreat in Sonoma, we sit at the counter at Plow Restaurant. The new Plow Restaurant at 1299 18th Street is in the thriving Portrero Hill District overlooking San Francisco Bay. The tables are filled but we're happy to sit at the counter because we love to watch the cooks prepare our food. Near the front door, my eye catches a subtle touch (see top photo) of one of the owners who is Chinese American. These little heavy polychromed Chinese bowls were everywhere when I was a kid. Now they're scarce and collectible. The design of the restaurant is simple and straightforward and the space benefits from the north-facing large storefront windows and high ceilings. It has a happy generous feel. I read that the space was formerly an architect's office (another casualty of the economy?) and I remember walking by and noticing it before. The food matches the space. Simple, hardy, and good. I have the scrambled eggs with crispy (deep) fried potatoes and rustic toast. Chris has the french toast with fresh strawberries. Good Equator coffee is served. Worth a repeat trip. Tart Tartin - Poilane Bakery4/13/2011 Perhaps the standard for Tart Tartin August 13, 2008 - We've come to appreciate how many good bakeries there are in Paris. One of the best (according to Chris) is Poilane Bakery at 49 Boulevard Grenelle 75015 Paris. On this trip we stayed at the Paris Hilton (not recommended) almost next to the iconic Eiffel Tower (recommended). Nearby in walking distance is one of the Poilane Bakeries. Beautiful sight isn't it. Did I tell you Chris makes the best apple pie? Accidental Photography4/13/2011 August 2008 Chris is working on a project in London and the AM Family join her for a vacation. She is working and we site see. Palace of Westminster - Big Ben, looking down at the sidewalk , I see the reflection of the famous building. See the latest on the Pine Street Remodel. AuthorCatagories
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