I DRESS-UP AND EAT

It was almost an hour past lunch time when we stepped on the grounds of Hollywood Boulevard  and so we immediately head inside The Hollywood and Highland Center to search for a restaurant. And we ended up at JOHNNY ROCKETS at the level 3 of shopping center. Scanning over the menu, the foods are indeed a showcase of American fast food cuisine.  Burgers, burgers and more burgers... While waiting for our foods to be served, the waiter who was in-charge for us, handed over this paper plate then he splatted on some ketchup forming this happy smiley!  It was a delightful experience since from anywhere else I have dined in, this was indeed a fun and memorable first time. So my burger has finally arrived, though unfortunately I forgot to take note of how it was called.   Size of the burger enough for my appetite and the taste of grilled patty with generous layers of greens and tomatoes and onions was delicious. My choice of refreshmen...

After having lunch at Boudin , we headed over to Embarcadero  to check out a portion of one of the touristy spots of the San Francisco - the long stretch of Piers from 1, 1 1/2  - 45 and the Ferry Building is situated there too. The  San Francisco Ferry Building  is a  terminal  for  ferries  that travel across the  San Francisco Bay , a  food hall [3]  and an office building. It is located on  The Embarcadero  in  San Francisco ,  California . - via wikipedia From among the number of food stalls inside the Ferry Building, me and my officemate, Sheynne, opted to taste the soft serve ice cream of Gott's Roadside. Gott's Roadside take-out counter for their delicious soft serve ice cream inside on the north side, across the hall from Out The Door. See map HERE . You can have your ice cream either in cups or in cones. Array of toppings to choose from. My rating for the ...

They say when in San Francisco, a first-time tourist must not miss having a bite of the famous and original San Francisco sourdough at BOUDIN  Bakery Cafe! But first, let's get to know: What is a SOURDOUGH ? Upon stepping inside the bakery cafe, we were greeted with a melange of merchandise, food and non-food.  But the yummy treats on the bakery counter have initially caught my attention.  Aside from being hungry that time, I was wowed with the sight of everything-delicious pastries.   And to our surprise, they have this conveyor, installed on the ceiling that transported metallic baskets of bread across the entire cafe/bakery / souvenir shop. When in a new restaurant or cafe, ordering for food is not totally that arduous.  I guess I have said this in my other blog posts, that when dining first time in an eating establishment, it is a no-brainer to order for the BESTSELLER, the cream of the crop from the menu. This i...

"American food" is best represented by HAMBURGER, agree? This famous kind of sandwich which has a byname - BURGER is typically sold in fast-food restaurants, and even nowadays, high-end restaurants are serving them too. If you visit California, and you are a typical eater, i.e. you eat fast-foods too, dare not to forget to have a bite of California's pride when it comes to burgers:  IN-N-OUT BURGER !!! Finally, finally, I was not just hearing how famous were these burgers at In-N-Out but then I had the greatest chance that moment to activate my being a food critic and to indulge in the lusciousness of this heaven-on-earth treat. This particular branch of In-N-Out Burger was not spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of hungry eaters.  But since the restaurant is fast-food, hence, the act of eating is expected to be in sort of a haste too.  You cannot afford to delay every chewing and swallowing and gulping moves as people were flocking every ...

The very first breakfast I have had in the United States of America was at  AMBER WAVES. Our hotel reservation at Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, in Anaheim, Orange County, California was EXclusive of breakfast. Since it was Day 1 of our week-long stay in the state, with no transportation support yet, and with hungry, growling stomachs, we opted to try the restaurant within the premises of the hotel.  We headed to AMBER WAVES. It was a buffet breakfast which costs 15 USD per person.  The buffet table had just ample food selections which started off with the Pastries.   Then the fresh fruits lined up next.   Scrambled Eggs!   Unlimited Bacon!  Toasted Bread = Yum! And here's a photo of what was inside my plate. I sort of expected for Rice, but I was hit by reality back then that we were already in America, and Rice is not their staple food. Below is a photo of what I wore that day, jeans, jacket ...