Since my move to San Francisco back in November, I have been bouncing back and forth between the two coasts a lot. I have the benefit living out West and enjoying all that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer, while still being able to go back East and spend time with my family and friends whom I love so dearly. Oh and of course, enjoying the amazing food that both coasts have to offer.
On a recent trip back East, my family and I traveled down the coast from New Jersey to Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Located on a beautiful barrier island just a few miles from historic Charleston Kiawah Island was a great location for a long awaited family vacation. We sat on the beach, rode bikes around the island, visited a plantation, and most importantly, went food touring in Charleston. This was the first food tour I had ever been on, and it's definitely a great way to learn a city, meet new people and eat some great food. As part of the
Charleston Culinary Tours, our tour guide Glenn took us to 4 different restaurants in the city. Due to my excitement and initial hunger, I didn't get photos from our first stop, but was able to get most of the rest. Here is what we ate:
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| Chicken Pot Pie Soup & Duck Confit Wrap @ Leaf |
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| Grilled Ceasar Salad @ Leaf |
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| Boccadillo Sandwich with Parmesan Truffle Fries @ Leaf |
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| Chicken Parm @ Eli's Table |
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| Banana Spice Caramel Cake @ Kaminsky's |
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| Chocolate Martini @ Kaminsky's |
Needless to say we left South Carolina very relaxed and about 10 pounds heavier!
I returned to San Francisco the week before Memorial Day weekend. With a 3 day weekend approaching, I wanted to make sure I had some fun things planned. In lue of the Charleston food tour, I decided that taking a food tour of San Francisco might be a perfect way to fill a day. I texted my friend Kris (also a lover of great food), googled away, and booked our Mission Food tour. Thanks to our amazing tour guide, Chris Milano and his company
Foodie Adventures Kris and I embarked on a 4 hour eating and walking tour. We made 7 stops, taking in the Latin food and culture that the Mission has to offer. Here are some photos of the food and the fun we had along the way:
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| Kings Bakery where we enjoyed amazing Coconut Rolls |
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| Murals in the Mission |
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| Pupusa |
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| This was my favorite! |
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| Of course Kris (left) won a prize at the end |
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| Yeah that's a Pork Brain Crispy Taco! |
So the moral of the story is this, no matter where you are, no matter who you're with, take some time and go on a food tour. Your tummy will thank you.
