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Thanks for checking out the california edition of road trip > volumes 1, 2 & 3. This 3rd volume is, sadly, the final in the series...but as more road ventures occur, a new series may just come alive! Until then, happy trails to you... until we meet again :)
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Dear friends,
the color of china town... & the dim sum
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editor’s letter: cheers, friends!
hello! i must admit that i am a little sad that this is the finale of the road trip {california series} magazine... but also feeling pretty darn good about getting a lot more sleep after this :) i hope that you have had an enjoyable time flipping through each volume. this 3rd volume is a tribute to one of my most favorite cities ever... san francisco! i have most definitely collected a handful of favorite spots... though i am only a tourist to the city myself, i invite you to check out some of the spots i mention ...whenever you might find yourself in sf! enjoy, friends...and CHEERS!!!
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tid.bits hello, gorgeous city! {from the ferry}
truly one of the most colorful cities i know...
i just adore san francisco... the people are some of the most friendly i have come across {though not so much in rush hour traffic through downtown... that is a proper city for ya!}, the food never disappoints, the views are absolutely and completely breath-taking & it is just a downright, cool city!
chartreuse & a twist in sf!
caught an amazing juggling performer
deeeelicious puerto rican food!
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china town truly a san francisco treat! i just love all of the colors of this neighborhood... so bright & happy :) definitely a MUST when visiting sf! Great Eastern Restaurant
So the story goes like this...once upon a time, Daniel tried dim sum for the first time in China Town in Vancouver, BC. Well, that first little won-ton was piping hot and he quickly swallowed {w/out chewing...don’t ask why!}... there it stayed, lodged in his throat. I was chatting away with our friend, James, who we were with... all the while, neither of us knowing that Daniel was choking on a won-ton {he was not banging on the table or trying to get our attention at all!} Next thing we knew, out popped the won-ton & Daniel had major burns in his throat for the next week! SCARY!!! And the worst part? {well, besides the near death & 3rd degree burns?} The dim sum was HORRIBLE! The best part? We can all laugh about it now ;) I am happy to report that I made him try dim sum again - it was fantastic & he made it out alive!!! I definitely recommend Great Eastern Restaurant for some proper SF China Town dim sum!
daniel ate dim sum in china town & didn’t die ...& it was delicious! {there is a funny story attached ... read above!}
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acting like a local >>>
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Toronado, lower haight
I discovered this lovely little dive bar with my bestie, Erika, a couple of years ago. We were actually trying to get to Haight St. but after accidentally stumbling across this fantastic spot, we never made it! We had so much fun & met some of the nicest people {“if you’re going to san francisco... you’re gonna meet some gentle people there”... it’s TRUE!}. Since then, I have wanted to take Daniel there. {Let’s be honest... we definitely enjoy a nice restaurant, but we also love a fun dive bar!!!} So, naturally, it was our 1st stop in the Golden City! We had so much fun, can’t you tell??!!
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“it’s just what you eat when you drink at toronado*” vol 3door . SAN FRANCISCO 8 * conveniently located next
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This is an incredibly adorable little city located in Francisco {18.5 miles to be exact} We stayed with Daniel’s cousin, James & his swe eating spots...and we are so grateful that they did to rican food EVER... and such a festive & colorfu ...I suggest going either via a super scenic ferry r bridge! When in San Rafael...here are my top 2 recomm
1. Sol Food = AMAZIN Puerto Rican food!!! 2. Crepevine = FANTASTIC crepes + fresh squeezed oj!!!
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Marin County ~ just a hop, skip & a jump outside of San
eet girlfriend, Ashley. They showed us some of their favorite d! I am STILL craving Sol Food... some of the tastiest puerul spot :) It’s definitely worth a little trip outside the city limits ride from the city or a lovely drive across the golden gate
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u o y g n i h ! s e i w e her xoxo r o e x w
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