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Culinary and Cocktail Feast with Asian Influence

“San Francisco is not only home to one of the country's largest Asian American populations, it also leads in terms of the country's food and cocktail culture”. http://luckyrice.com/

We had the pleasure attending LUCKYRICE Feast which was held at the historic Bently Reserve. The event spotlighted some of San Francisco’s finest Asian culinary and cocktail talents!

There was an impressive pig head display

The venue was packed with people who needed to satiate their fine palate

Some of the best pork belly porridge

Sampling Asahi “Reserve”

Freshly prepared pad thai

There is also a Blue Light VIP room!

Palo Alto Art and Wine Festival

According to the words on the street, it's one of the best art and wine festivals in the Bay Area and it's happening this weekend!!

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts-list of food vendors-Palo Alto

What makes it the best? 

• The stage is located in the center of the festival.  
• There is a beer garden, wine and beer glasses with tickets and champagne/mimosa glasses as well. 
• Best kettle corn 
• Exquisite street art 
• What life is like when price tag is not a consideration
• Best wine and food

Gotta check it out!

San Francisco Street Food Festival

If you are planing to attend the street festival this weekend, here are some great tips to know before you go!

Five things to know about this weekend's San Francisco Street Food Festival

Luxury Cinema, Bowling Alley and Fitness Center By Hillsdale Mall

We know we can't wait!

Hillsdale seeking fresh look: San Mateo officials, public respond favorably to revisions for proposed movie theater, bowling alley, other improvements - - San Mateo Daily Journal

Exotic Uni Experience

Have you ever had the freshest Uni ever??? Yes, you heard me, freshest uni!

If you've ever enjoyed the fine diversity of Japanese cuisine, and are a serious sushi connoisseur, you have probably experienced the singular love of uni-a type of sushi made from the gonads of a sea urchin. It is an acquired taste and when you eat live uni, it brings the experience to another level!

Apparently, Uni has a "euphoria-causing chemical" ingredient similar to what you find in cannabis! Yes, pot, marijuana, etc. (Interesting!!!)

At Tomokatsu in Burlingame, you get to experience the freshest live uni you can find.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tomokazu-japanese-cuisine-burlingame

In addition, Tomokatsu has other great food that you don’t normally see at other Japanese restaurant…such as crab porridge, which is one of our favorites as well.

For All the Hello Kitty Lovers!

Hello Kitty Café Truck Will Return to San Francisco, Delivering More Unbearably Cute Snacks

Aloha Festival!!!

PICA's Aloha Festival lets you literally get a taste of the islands until you get over there, no airplane required!

The 2 day event is being held at the San Mateo Event Center on August 1 and 2 from 10am to 5pm. http://www.whatshappeningcalendar.com/events/NorthernCalifornia/San_Mateo_Aloha_Festival.html

There will be lots of entertainment, food, drinks, music and more. Bring sunscreen, blankets (can get chilly at night) and enjoy yourself!

Paella Kick

We’ve been on a Paella Kick and wanting to explore all the restaurants that serve paella, and came across Mancora, in San Mateo.

It is such an interesting restaurant (next to a hotel) and you would never notice there is a restaurant right next to it.

We were surprisingly impressed with the food. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful.

Thank you Mancora for fulfilling our Paella Kick!

San Francisco Dining Cruises

Ahhh, there is lots in life to celebrate and one of the places to celebrate is with Hornblower https://www.hornblower.com/port/category/sf+diningcruises

We were there recently and had a wonderful time! There was all you can eat buffet, open bar, cruising around the bay with amazing view and dramatic San Francisco skyline.

Best part of all, there is dancing to the latest top 50 music.

What more can you ask?

July 4th Celebration

July 4^th falls on a Saturday this year, which means each city will have their own special celebration!

On this day, you can enjoy fireworks along the waterfront, activities all day at Pier 39 and a ferry ride around the bay.

http://www.pier39.com/home/events/fourth-of-july-celebration-at-the-pier/

There will be fireworks in the evening and it is going to be beautiful!

If you prefer, you can also get on the cruise boat and tour around the Bay and watch beautiful fireworks.

Other popular activities on this day include biking around the city, wine tasting tours, free walking tours at SF Public Library's free walking tours in the morning or afternoon.

So many choices and it’s not going to be easy to picket one!