Mission Beach Cafe

I'm a huge fan of brunch for a combination of two reasons. The first, and main, I'm never voluntarily up early enough to eat breakfast when everyone else does and it seems there's always a line in San Francisco, no matter what time you arrive. Secondly, I think you can get away with trying things at brunch that you might not care for at 9am. So when Kelsey asked to get brunch a few days ago at Mission Beach Cafe, I gladly accepted since neither of us had been before. We went for brunch, got in with no trouble (surprising right?!) and let's just say we had trouble deciding which of the mouthwatering options we wanted to try. I'm a supporter of all things truffle, but I was a bit hesitant having it with my eggs Benedict, but our server swore by it, so I went for it! 

I opted for the wild mushroom benedict with spinach, carmelized onions, truffle mornay sauce, and delicious crispy potatoes.

Kels went with the classic benedict with hollandaise, Canadian bacon, hot sauce, and crispy potatoes.

We split this glorious pancake with pistachio, vanilla creme, bourbon syrup, and fresh fruit.

Probably my 4th cup of coffee... bottomless is always a good idea.

Overall, great music, friendly servers, and delicious coffee. MBC is a spot I'd def venture back to, specifically for the lavender infused french toast with fresh fruit or the dungeness crab benedict with avocado...how is one supposed to choose?! 

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Six Snaps

the hood

Sometimes simple is better: Tuscan Salami, sun dried tomato, arugula, and olive tapenade.

La Latteria might be my new second home

my favorite gelateria in Roma. 

finding Francesca in San Lorenzo.

eternal

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Amsterdam

After an incredibly delicious bagel with goat cheese, honey, and dried herbs accompanied by a large cappuccino, I hoped on the train to Amsterdam. 

Pardon the dirty train window, but how stunning are all those spring flowers!

I could have spent the entire weekend in the ginormous Rijksmuseum, but I managed to also check out the Anne Frank house, the Red Light District, and a huge pillow fight that took place in the historic old square!

My visit to Holland, specifically Amsterdam, was easily one of my favorite places I've been this entire year in Europe. I really dislike the phrase, "it's unlike any other place", but Amsterdam really is. It's charming but edgy; new and old. I could picture myself living there and was really sad to leave come Sunday! 

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