Throughout my entire life, I have always had a fascination about food whether it is cooking or eating it. I feel I have a true passion for food. Growing up my family taught me how to cook, and also used food as a catalyst to bond and be closer. Not only was I taught how to cook, but my parents also took me out to eat all the time. They encouraged me to always try new cuisines because it would help me broaden my horizon. I understand the basis for food is nutrition and survival, but food can also be personalized. I learned to truly appreciate food because people use the food they cook as a representation of themselves and their culture.
I love how there is a never-ending array of food from different cultures especially in San Francisco. I have never seen such a diverse amount of food offered in a city that many people consider small. According to Yelp, the city has over 4000 restaurants, so I have only been to a small tiny fraction of that. I have eaten a lot delicious food in the city whether it is from elegant restaurants, small restaurants, “hole-in-the walls,” or even food trucks.
Although I have lived in San Francisco for almost four years, I have eaten in this city throughout my life since I was raised in the San Francisco Peninsula. San Francisco was a city my parents took me for special events like birthdays or holidays meals. We almost never ate at the same place twice because my parents always wanted to experience something new every time we were in the city. I feel like San Francisco has opened my eyes, as well as taste buds to all kinds of different cuisines. I have much more to experience in this city, and the purpose of my blog is to talk about those experiences on my continuous journey to discover new food eateries.
I am going to focus on finding renowned food spots recommended by San Francisco residents, as well as my friends and colleagues. My blog may also include a few of my favorite places to eat in the city. I will express to readers my experience down to the food, atmosphere, service, and returnability. My aim is not only to talk about my experiences, but hopefully also help everyone who reads my blog to find their next go-to food spot. If I am able to motivate people to eat at new places, I will consider my blog a success because I want people to step out of their comfort zone. This blog is not only for the readers, but also myself as a way for me to express my experiences on my discovery for new food.
Through previous experiences, I know that the places we hear through word of mouth tend to be the most legitimate places to eat. I am not going to be eating at the most expensive and lavish restaurants because as a part-time working full-time college student, I do not have the luxury of going to these types of restaurants. I will be eating at places reasonable and well within the means of any college student. The purpose of my blog is not only to express my experiences with food in San Francisco, but also help others take advantage of the resources available to them in this wonderful city. San Francisco is filled with so much food and culture. I want people to be able to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. I am also going to step out of my comfort zone of the usual fast food, chain restaurants, etc. I want to find places to eat that are unique to San Francisco, and I want to bring my readers along for the ride! And remember, if you have any recommendations, let me know!
