What I Ate Wednesday: Burlingame Eats

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Alana's - Farmer's GardenI spent the majority of last week and the beginning this week in Burlingame while my beloved mini cooper was repaired.

This lead me to hit up some of my old + new favorite spots on the peninsula.

Starting with my ABSOLUTE favorite spot Alana’s.

I’ve been eating at Alana’s since I was a kid and ordering the exact same thing:

Farmer’s Garden: no mushrooms with an English muffin. Get this and a side of Swedish oatmeal pancakes.

Other favorite breakfast spots in Burlingame: Nini’s Coffee Shop and Christie’s.

Bare Bowls - Burlingame

Every #BasicBitch (in Burlingame) needs an acai bowl -insert Bare Bowls.

This is the Rincon Bowl without granola or almond milk due to my cinnamon allergy…remind me to tell you about that one time at Starbucks…

Sixto's Cantina - BurlingameHappy Hour at Sixto’s Cantina was (almost) a daily event.

For $5 M-F from 3pm-6pm and S-S from 2pm-4pm, you can snag everything from guacamole to house-made empanadas to a $6 margarita.

Mingalaba - BurlingameI hit Mingalaba up during a solo lunch on the Ave.

I had heard so many positive things about this Burmese spot and was determined to try it before I left Burlingame. I read online that this place gets packed, even at lunch so I got there right at 11am when they opened. The reviews were correct. This place was packed within 30 minutes of opening.

I ordered a lunch special and was not disappointed. I need to come back for dinner and try the entire menu soon!

Vince's Shellfish - PrawnsAnd a trip down the peninsula is never complete without getting my hands on some seafood from Vince’s Shellfish. Lucky for me I scored an invite to an Easter/Birthday Party that served up some of THE BEST prawns I have ever had. I’m pretty sure I cleared a platter of prawns…not so lucky for the party hosts.

What are some of your favorite spots to eat in Burlingame?

Did I miss anything?

Where should I eat next time the mini needs a repair?

 

Over The Top Style

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Another not-so-basic look from me!

There is something about this look that I love, even though it is a bit over the top.

The off the shoulder top is a new favorite to add to my ever growing collection and the plaid skirt that I spent MONTHS searching for on ebay makes me oh-so-happy!

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Hermes, Marrin Costello, Tiffany & Co

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What do you think?

Did I overdo it or nail it?

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What I Wore:

Top: re:named, Tuck Sleeve Over The Shoulder Top

Obsessed with the dress option here.

Skirt: Sass and Bide, It’s A Jungle Out There (sold out). Love this option here from Shabby Apple.

Shoes: Banana Republic, Adelia D’Orsay Pump

Hat: Goorin Bros., Queen of Knives

Bracelets: Marrin Costello, Hermes + Tiffany & Co.

Friday Forecast: Frances Valentine

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Frances Valentine

We all know Kate Spade…

and if you don’t, where have you been for the past 23 years?

Well, our girl Kate parted ways with her brand in 2007 and is back at it with her new brand, Frances Valentine.

For its kickoff collection, Frances Valentine is focused on footwear (there are a couple of bag styles as well) and the details on the shoes put them on the top of my spring shopping list.

Her collection is available online at Shopbop, Nordstrom + Bloomingdales and select stores around the United States.

Frances Valentine

Frances Valentine

Shop some of my favorite pieces from Frances Valentine here:

The Kendra Scott Jewelry Tour Hits Santana Row

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KatWalkSF - Santana Row

The Kendra Scott team packed up a KILLER airstream trailer + hit the road this spring. They kicked off the tour at SXSW in Austin and wrapped it up on Santana Row in Silicon Valley.

The airstream was filled with Kendra’s classic pieces (natural stones and custom designed shapes), as well as her new collection. I was really impressed by where the collection is going, the quality of her products and the price point.

I came home with this hand chain thanks to the Kendra Scott team and am dying to snag this ring.

KatWalkSF - Santana RowMy thoughts on traveling from San Francisco to Santana Row – all in my face!

But…

The Cal Train/Uber combination made getting my butt from the city to Silicon Valley relatively easy!

Shellys London - Fiona Suede PlatformI know this post is supposed to be about Kendra Scott, but I need to take a minute to talk about shoes + food!

These shoes arrived in the mail a couple of days ago from Shellys London.

I had eh…never heard of the brand before, but was thrilled with the style + quality of the shoes.

Check out more from the brand here.

Village California Bistro

We toured the airstream, we shopped and we ate!

 The tomato bruschetta from Village California Bistro + Wine Bar on Santana Row was killer.

However, the phyllo baked brie (not pictured – bloggers be hungry) was outstanding! If you bake brie in puff pastry you are guaranteed to have a good time.

Kendra Scott Hand Bracelet

Now back to the jewelry!

A hand chain from Kendra Scott added a little bling to pretty basic look.

Shellys London - Fiona Suede Platform

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What I Wore:

Jacket: Banana Republic, Camo Military Jacket (sold out). This is literally my favorite jacket. Find it on ebay or snag my other favorite camo jacket in my Poshmark closet here.

Top: A boutique find from Dallas. Love this little black crop top here.

Skirt: Greylin (c/o Lyon + Post), Mayra Check Midi Skirt.

An oldie but a killer find from local start up, Lyon + Post that lets you try on 4 KILLER items at a time for free. Keep and buy what you like – Send the rest back. Use this link to sign up and earn a $30 credit.

Shoes: Shellys London (c/o), Fiona Suede Platform

Hand Chain: Kendra Scott (c/o), Lyle Hand Bracelet

What I Ate Wednesday: A Cocktail Recap

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Ferry Building - San FranciscoNo meal is complete without a beverage, preferably alcoholic and over the past couple of months I have managed to enjoy quite a few in San Francisco, as well as on my travels.

So, this Wednesday we are talking cocktails!

Don’t worry there will be more food to come and always @katfoodsf.

Gott's - San Francisco

Starting with a draft beer from Gott’s Roadside in the Ferry Building. Gott’s is one of the first establishments in the Ferry Building to open on the weekends, so it is the perfect place to start my cocktail tour.

Laughing Glass MargaritaA trip to Tahoe calls for all the après-ski beverages…even though I don’t ski.

Starting with a Laughing Glass margarita.

Now, I know what you are thinking, but nope. This is not some super sweet ‘Skinny Girl’ pre-mixed margarita. This is a real deal margarita without artificial ingredients and with a proprietary blend of super premium tequila from Mexico.

NO skiing, NO mixing beverages and very little clean up! My kind of vacation.

IMG_8701Now when I like to venture out in Lake Tahoe I hit up Gar Woods. Located right on the lake and home of the world famous, Wet Woody. This is the ideal spot to drink, while admiring the killer views of the lake.

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A Piña Colada from the Thompson Miami Beach.

Oh-so basic of me…but when in Miami!

IMG_8857A flaca margarita from China Poblano to kick off a trip to Vegas.

Pair this with the tuna ceviche. Trust me.

IMG_8919A Bam-Boozled Shake is only appropriate in Vegas and is pretty darn hard to finish.

But, I was having a ‘Vegas Baby’ moment so a Cookies & Cream milkshake from Holsteins it was.

IMG_9393Back in San Francisco with a Sagres. One of many craft beers at Grubstake.

Shinola - Tyler FlorenceA Maple Manhattan from the Shinola store opening.

Not my normal drink of choice, but when it is paired with killer bites from Tyler Florence I’ll drink it!

Dirty Habit

And last but not least I serve you with a ‘You Go Glen Coco’ from Dirty Habit.  This cocktail features Rittenhouse Rye, turmeric, coconut, King’s Ginger: spicy rye, coconut cream and ginger. Not only does it photograph very well, but it is the perfect drink to wrap up with here and for the night on their killer rooftop patio.