September 15, 2016

Review: 20th Century Cafe

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In the past, I’ve found that brunch in San Francisco can be a hit or a miss, because some of the best places don’t take reservations and can have 1+ hour waits. However, a co-worker recently recommended his favorite cafe in San Francisco, so I decided to check it out last weekend for brunch.

20th Century Cafe is a European-inspired cafe located in Hayes Valley. Though the food here tends to be on the pricier side, it is well worth it given the quality of the food. And the best part? – no lines! (at least when we went). We just ordered at the counter, sat down, and waited for our food to be delivered to us.

The Best Croissant I Ever Ate

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No vacation in Paris is complete without indulging in a few buttery French croissants, and why not eat the best of the best while we’re here? 🙂

To find the best croissants in Paris, we looked to the annual Fete du Pain, aka the Festival of Bread – a week-long celebration of the city’s most accomplished bakers and their creations. One of the most anticipated events each year is the awards ceremony and recognition for Best Baguette and Best Butter Croissant in Paris, and last year’s croissant winner was Benjamin Turquier of the acclaimed 134 Rdt, who also happened to win second place in 2013.

Review: Du Pain et des Idées

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When it comes to pastries and all things baked in butter and sugar, no better city in the world does it better than Paris. As many soon discover when they arrive, Paris is a true carb-heaven with its hundreds of boulangeries and patisseries decorating each street corner. From croissants to macarons to baguettes, the array of baked goods is truly endless. But if there’s one bakery that’s on virtually everyone’s list, it has to be Du Pain et des Idées, an award-winning boulangerie located in the heart of Paris.