travel guide | california

San Francisco

there are countless great restaurants in SF but these are the ones I go to over and over...  

  • Rich Table - get the sardine chips, you won't regret it

  • Saru Sushi - a neighborhood spot with delicious, fresh sushi

  • Pizzeria Delfina - fantastic pizza and wine; if the weather is agreeable sit outside

  • Flour + Water - we love this restaurant so much we had our wedding dinner here

  • Frances - neighborhood restaurant with fantastic food (get the bacon beignets and duck liver mousse)

  • La Taqueria - best tacos in SF. From there you can hit up the Phonebooth (dive bar) or Clancys (another dive bar)

  • Plow - my absolute favorite breakfast spot in SF.

Shopping

  • Hayes Valley (grab ice cream from Smitten while you're there)

  • Case for Making - this lovely shop is more than an art supply store; it is a supportive community that inspires artists of all ages.

  • Heath Ceramics - this space is gorgeous and they have incredible items (you can grab a cocktail at Trick Dog or have a nice lunch outside at Salumeria if you're in the neighborhood)

  • Aggregate Supply & Lexington Standard - my very dear friend Mark owns these two fantastic shops. Clothing, housewares, and delightful surprises.

  • Japantown (for everything you never knew you needed)

  • Mission (Valencia between 20th and 15th)

Driving distance to SF

Los Angeles

Santa Barbara