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Dinosaurs

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Dinosaurs 16th Street at Prosper San Francisco, CA 94114 When you think of enjoying a Vietnamese sandwich in San Francisco, more often than not you would think of heading to the pleasantly fierce streets of the Tenderloin. It’s a well known fact that the TL treats us to the best that Vietnamese cuisine has to offer. However a little shop in the sunny Castro district has been building up a pretty impressive reputation. Just off of Market Street, Dinosaurs serves bánh mì that would easily compete with the best places that preceded it. Not only have I heard about this place from more than a few of my friends, it’s become one of S.F. Yelper’s go-to place for bánh mì made with the freshest ingredients. Upon my arrival to Dinosaurs, I noticed things were done quite simply [...] Continue reading →

Sushiritto

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Sushiritto 59 New Montgomery St San Francisco, CA 94106 www.sushirrito.com For the past few months I’ve been constantly been hearing about these amazing sushi rolls the size of burritos! Sushi the size of burritos pretty much sounds like heaven. Burrito sized means endless flavorful bites of sushi. You should be excited. Just off of Montgomery station, this bustling lunch spot serves up perfect food for on the go. They’ve even got vegan options! Finally after months of saying I would go try it out I finally did. I was super excited because I absolutely loved the idea of fusing sushi with burritos. I always get disappointed when sushi bars have minuscule rolls that cost ten bucks or more. However this would never be an issue at Sushiritto! Portions are always big and filling. [...] Continue reading →

Tears of Beaumont

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Tears of Beaumont is brand based on Los Angeles, California.  Each garments are made in the U.S. and hand made.  The creative director, Jayson Palacio, is no rookie when it comes to high fashion.  The brand might be new but the materials and craftsmanship shows a history that indicates the quality of work put on each garment.  The texture and plaid silhouette captures a contemporary image that speaks to the modern male fashionista, but versatile enough for those who is still finding themselves in this industry of self expression.  Tears of Beaumont speaks of utilizing the garment for everyday use while giving the wearer a look unique as his own genetic code.  Each garment are limited pieces so the wearer instantly becomes part of a group that understands the complex format [...] Continue reading →

Undefeated Collection with PUMA

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PUMA has partnered with legendary culture brand Undefeated to push some boundaries and refresh an icon: the PUMA Clyde. The second drop of the Undefeated Collection with PUMA, the Cali Canvas Clyde, hits stores on June 10th and has you covered on the beach or the pavement — whether you’re cruising, boarding, or chilling. The newest release is inspired by the warm weather and laid back attitudes of the West Coast, paying tribute to the California lifestyle. In homage to the Clyde’s namesake, legendary baller Walt “Clyde” Frazier, PUMA is hosting 24 Hours of Clyde to mark the June 10th launch: 12 two-hour parties staggered throughout the day at retailers across the country, including one at Premier Boutique in Palo Alto! In addition to checking out the new Clyde [...] Continue reading →

Friday Food Crawl and Get to the Greek

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The week is almost over, and there’s a lot of events on the rise of this first weekend of June. In case you don’t have any dinner plans yet, or even if you do and need an excuse to get out of them, here’s whats on the menu. National Donut Day: Wine and Donut Pairing Friday, June 3rd @ J.Lohr Winery 1000 Lenzen Avenue San Jose, Ca 95126 4-7pm What? Yes. It’s National Donut Day! What better way to start off your weekend and celebrate this momentous occasion with four brilliant custom pairings of Psycho Donut “ballz” matched up with ever-so-delicious J.Lohr wines. Psycho Donuts is a local donut shop out of Campbell with a second store in downtown SJ. Not your ordinary donuts, be warned. Instead of glazed and old fashioned, check out names such as “Michael Jackson” or “Nute [...] Continue reading →

La Oaxaqueña

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La Oaxaqueña Bakery & Restaurant 2128 Mission St (between 17th St & Clarion Aly) San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 621-5446 www.oaxaquena.com Home to gigantic burritos, tamales the size of your face, and grasshopper tacos, La Oaxaqueña brings unique cooking to the Mission district. Right off of 17th street, this hole-in-the-wall serves up legit Mexican cooking you’ve got to try while roaming these streets. Whether you’re looking for a cheap lunch spot or late-night nibbles, La Oaxaqueña has something for everyone. This is the place I go to when I want something besides my cravings for quick burritos. Their large menu lets me enjoy dishes I can’t find at trucks or Chipotle. I come here for hearty Mexican flavors. I’m a huge fan of their taco selecti [...] Continue reading →

Street Style

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Name: Dale Rondena Occupation: Nurse Age: 28 Home Base: New Jersey Who is your favorite designer and why? Ralph Lauren, instant classic If you have to choose one accessory that you can live without, what would it be? My sunglasses all year round What’s the best placed you been in California? San Francisco What’s so interesting about San Francisco? It’s the vibe, it’s different from New York.  Everyone is pretty chill and everyone seems to have a good time.  I don’t feel like I’m being rushed. Favorite food? Korean Fried Chicken If you have a chance to meet an actor or musician who would it be? Stevie Wonder Do you have any fashion advice? Like something because you like it not because someone else said it’s cool! [...] Continue reading →