Yep, a foie gras ice cream sandwich with the most delicious gingerbread snaps. The snaps actually tasted like fresh ginger, which was a nice change. The foie gras was so subtle and just enough sweetness to make the ultimate gourmet treat. It’s tiny, but it is definitely enough to satisfy your salty and sweet French craving.
This wasn’t my first time at Humphry Slocombe. I have come back on numerous occasions for their infamous “Secret Breakfast” flavor. Each time I come back, I bring a new date to explore this new flavor combination of bourbon and sugar coated corn flakes. Seriously, it is unbelievable. I’m pretty sure they always have their staples, like the Secret Breakfast and McEvoy Olive Oil, but I got lucky a few times with Honey Thyme, Balsamic Caramel, and Guinness Gingerbread. There is so much love behind the ice cream here, the great quality is so obvious. If you don’t believe me, check out the ice cream cone sleeves on the owner. Today, they had a new special, Bacon Peanut Brittle. Yep, again, mixing bacon with sugar, is proven to always be a good idea.
The staff is so friendly, allowing you to try every flavor, without rolling his or her eyes at you (big plus). It is no secret that this is going to be a new Mission favorite for a long long time.
12-8pm. Closed Mondays. Cash Only.
2790 Harrison St
between 23rd St & 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-550-6971
I drive passed Frjtz all the time, and for a french fry lover, it’s pathetic that I JUST went a few days ago. So the concept is french fries, mussels and Belgian beer. The menu also has crepes and a few salads and sandwiches. I just went for the fries and the large assortment of dips. I’m all about dips, so we chose the monthly special, Morrocan Saffron Aoli, Curry Ketchup, Thai Chili Ketchup, and Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch. Curry Ketchup was amazing, so was the ranch, obviously. I was really disappointed with the special dip, I got zero saffron and I couldn’t find anything Moroccan about it. We ordered small regular fries and small white truffle oil fries. Truffle always wins in my book. To drink we had Gulden Draak. It’s a Belgian Strong Dark Ale with a 10.50% ABV. The aroma was fruity, I got some apple and all around sweetness. Tasted malty, sweet, and very rich. Great full-bodied beer, we just weren’t in the mood for it with the french fries. Pretty cool place, watch out if you have a buzz, bright colors start changing under your seats… definitely caught me off guard.
590 Valencia St
(between 16th St & 17th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-8272
Bombay Ice Cream has gotten ridiculous coverage for the tiny spot in the Mission that it is. This just proves that great flavor is all you need to get spotted. Food Network’s Unwrapped featured them, and more specifically the “falooda” flavor. Obviously, I had to try it when it’s description was basil seeds and rose. It was a little too floral for my taste, but wow, there was a LOT of flavor in that spoonful. I chose a combination of Sesame Seed and Bedam Kesar Pista (saffron/almond/pistachio). Probably the best choice ever. I asked the woman working what went into the sesame seed and she didn’t know the specifics but she did let me try almost a dozen flavors without hesitation. On top of the crazy flavors like fig, pink banana, saffron rose, cardamon, lychee and banana rocky road, they also serve chaat! (Indian street food). Check out the MENU.
Connected to Bombay Ice Cream is Bombay Sari and Bombay Bazar. Bombay Bazar is my new favorite Indian market in San Francisco. What I like most about Bazar is how it is spread out, and you don’t feel like you are being judged or rushed while you try to figure out what is on the shelves. They also have a lot more inventory than other markets in the city.
552 Valencia St. Btwn: 16th & 17th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 861-3995
