Tim Ho Wan

Officially the best char siu bao I've ever had.  And the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world.

The bbq pork buns are definitely special.  Baked, butter and sweet.  Three of us ordered a total of 18...  mostly for dine in and a few for take away.

The restaurant is small and the wait is long.  But make yourself comfortable because it's cheap and worth the time!

I Love Breakfast Burritos

I love breakfast and I love burritos. And we lived happily ever after.

Favorite Things: Mentioned in Lonely Planet!

My all-time favorite taco on the planet (so far) is the chorizo taco at La Taqueria in San Francisco. I stumbled upon this wonder while shooting That's Clever with Sergio. It was recommended by a ceramic artist that we give it a try, and fortunately my travel partner likes to grub as much as I do.

We got the chorizo tacos. With everything on it. Ridiculous. So good we went back a second time.

I'm not the only one who recognized how good this place is. Today this article came out on Lonely Planet.

I was in SF last Christmas and put La Taqueria on my priority list. Sadly, when we got there, they were shut for xmas! I was devastated, as pictured above.

So give it a try when you're in SF, and the other ones in the article too and let me know how it compares. Mmmmmmm. Mmmmmmexican.

Friday Night Drinks: Bacar

Bacar

 

I like Bacar so much that it's the only place I took my sister twice. The pizza is great, and the menu is full of little tapas-like plates.

 

I showed up just in time for free shots. There was whiskey. Then Tequila. Then a long island ice tea. So much for giving up alcohol for Lent. It's a good thing I have a couple of backup plans.

Favorite Things: In and Out Burger

#1, no contest


If you didn't grow up eating In & Out, you might not have the same appreciation for it, though many do. It's the best thing ever. Just deal.

My normal order: 2 cheeseburgers spread only, diet coke.



Alternate orders:
A. 1 cheeseburger spread only, 1 grilled cheese (cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickle) animal style (grilled onions)
B. 1 cheeseburger spread only, fries animal style (cheese, grilled onions, sauce)
C. Any variation of the above
D. Vanilla or neapolitan shake