This past weekend was full of friends, rain, and good food -3 of my favorite things! 

It began Thursday night with our spring semester Delta Zeta social - Back to the 90's! There's nothing I like more than a costume party, and any opportunity I have to wear my fanny pack, I'm in!! The social was at Stock in Trade in the Marina, and we had tons of fun dancing all night!

Friday morning I went out to brunch with my littles, Brianna and Sophia, and Alex, Sophia's boyfriend. We went to one of my old favorites, Stacks. It happened to be pouring so as our karmic reward for getting out of bed, instead of the usual 45 minute wait, we were seated right away!! I had the potato/onion/bacon skillet with scrambled eggs on top and it was totally drool-worthy. The restaurant was cozy, and the company was great, so it was a success. A rainy day and a tummy full of bacon means one thing - Netflix. I wasted the rest of the day away with Loreli and Rory.

Friday night me, and my friends, Megan and Susan, and Susan's friend in from out of town, Dillon, braved the rain to head to Off the Grid's season return at Fort Mason! For those of you who don't know what Off the Grid is, it's a group of food trucks that gather at different locations (Thursdays on Haight St., Fridays at Fort Mason). There is food and music and dancing, and its definitely one of my favorite Friday night activities. We caught a break in the rain and met up with our friend Kloi and her sister. I ate at the Boneyard, and had a barbecue bowl, complete with brisket, baked beans, and coleslaw. It was heavenly, and I highly recommend. And then of course I followed it with a mini creme brûlée, because the Creme Brûlée cart is a must!! We left full and happy.

Saturday morning Susan, Dillon, and I went to the Ferry Building Farmer's Market, which is truly one of my favorite things to do. There is always beautiful flowers, delicious samples, and of course the shops in the actual building. My personal favorite is Mariposa Bakery, an entirely gluten free bakery that makes AMAZING baked goods. If you are gluten free, do yourself a favor and try this asap!! They also ship their food, so check out this website, you won't regret it.



Saturday continued with shopping downtown and the USF club volleyball game. I went to support my friends - shoutout to Megs, Jenny, Miranda, Leigh, and Syd! I love watching you guys do what you love, and as a cherry on top, you won in both games! #proudteammom
Sunday was full of studying and recruitment school for Delta Zeta! And now, only a few more days until spring break! 

Happy Friday Everyone!! For me, the weekend means taking part in one of my favorite activities: brunching (yes it's a verb)! Brunch is a huge deal in SF, and I usually go at least once a month, sometimes way, way more. Fridays are undeniably the best day to brunch, because you get the weekend feeling without the crowds! This morning I went out with my good friend, Soleil, in pursuit of some yummy food to combat the crummy weather. 

Reviewing: Sweet Maple

The basics: This is one of the best brunch restaurants I've been to yet. It's set in Lower Pac Heights, and has ample seating, fast service and, of course, it's DELICIOUS. It's casual enough to stop by for a quick meal, and fancy enough to make brunch an event. 

What to drink:  Look for the (refill) mark on the drink menu to save some money. I highly recommend the Raspberry Lemonade as a sweet side, and Soleil liked the coffee, though it is a little strong (both these were free refills). For those of you out for Boozy Brunch, they have bottomless mimosas for $18/person or singles for $9. 

What to order: Every meal I've had here has exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed the Herbi Omlete, and Soleil loved the Hemingway Benedict. If you've never tried the famous Millionare's Bacon, it is a must have. It's thickly cut bacon smothered with brown sugar & cayenne pepper, and might just change your life.

 

The catch: It's on the expensive end of the spectrum, Soleil and I got out with paying $25 each. So look for something yummy and cheap. 

Bottom Line: It's one of my new go-to spots, that it worth the trek and the prices. If you go, I'd love to hear what you think! Happy Brunching :)