Sep 25
San Francisco and the bay area is famous for food. But coffee comes a close second. With big brands like Peet’s Coffee in Berkeley to exquisite San Francisco coffee companies that are fully embracing responsible sourcing, environmentally friendly stores and high quality products. Four Barrel coffee is one of these companies and is driving the city’s most interesting and modern approach to the …
Jun 01
The next in our series of articles on places to eat down San Bruno Avenue is La Placita Mexicatessen, one of the few Mexican places on San Bruno. Walking through the door, you are greeted with a very simple, traditional Mexican restaurant. We found two, warm faces behind the counter, owner Juanita Perez and her …
May 30
I am a big fan of breakfast. There is nothing better than eggs over easy, with some crunchy bacon and polished off with some syrup saturated pancakes. I also love being outdoors in the park, especially in the morning, when the air is fresh and the day is just starting. So imagine my delight to …
May 02
I am amazed it took me six months to walk through the door of Queen’s Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe (QLPBC) and yet, after our visit on a Wednesday, I returned only a few days later with the rest of my family. QLPBC is absolutely one of the gems of San Bruno Avenue and the Portola. If …
Apr 25
From the moment my family and I arrived at the Cuban party, held in the Portola this past Sunday, April 22nd, we knew we were in for a treat. Before you read any further, hit the play button below to listen to a recording of the music from the event and now i’ll go into detail. …
Apr 24
Our plan to eat at every food serving establishment along San Bruno Avenue continued this week with a very big lunch at Wing Hing Restaurant. Run by Flora Luo, it has been in business for 18 years, opening in 1994. I was joined, as usual, by Robert Ramirez and William Lee from the Portola Neighborhood Association. …
Apr 18
The Portola is full of art and culture. Only a few months back, we had our first pop-up art show and another is already in the works. But if you can’t wait to learn more about our local artists, never fear, this Sunday there is a Cuban art party going down at #1 Burrows St (right off …
Mar 30
The second in our series of food reviews along San Bruno Ave in the Portola heads to the White Palace on the corner of Silver and San Bruno. It might not initially be obvious why we would choose to go to what seems to be just a plain old liquor store. But as soon as you walk …