Temescal Pilgrimage

Gibraltar + Donut

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Last week, I had a chance to head to the Temescal area because I had to go to the DMV. Well no trip is complete without food involved; especially in this area! First I headed to Pizzaiolo for breakfast. They have the most amazing homemade sugar donuts. They're all different shapes and sizes, which makes you feel like they're actually made by a human-being. Also, they serve Blue Bottle Coffee, which is always a plus.

After finishing up things at the DMV, it was already lunch time, so I (naturally) headed to Bakesale Betty. Advice if you go around 11:30am, there is absolutely no line! Noon and after is a different story though. The sandwich was delicious as always. The chicken was fried-amaziness, and the slaw was nice and tangy.

I'm glad I don't live over here because my health would seriously be in danger.

Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Avenue (Near 51st)
Oakland

Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph Avenue (@ 51st)
Oakland

Chicken n' Waffles at Long Last!

I have heard many wonderful things about the combination of Fried Chicken and Waffles, but I did not have the opportunity to experience such wonders until a couple weeks ago. Flashback: Fan Fest at the Ballpark. Pandemonium. Not in a good Panda (Sandoval) or baby panda way either. After waiting in line for god knows how long, K.yo and I decided to treat ourselves to some Little Skillet. This place literally operates out of a hole on Ritch street, but is totally legit. You'll probably see people perched outside noming on the goods. The chicken was moist, flavourful, and delicious. Like KFC but BETTER. The waffle was just alright. I'm into crunchier ones, and this one was a little soggy. Syrup was a tad too sweet too. Next time, I might just get fried chicken. Thing to know: They only operate for lunch.

360 Ritch Street
San Francisco
(Tip: Google Maps it unless you're really familiar with the area. Ritch is a tiny street)