Best Damn Latte in Los Angeles

Pardon the Punctuation.....Being the child of Cuban immigrants means I've been drinking lattes since I could wear a diaper. Urth Caffe in West Hollywood happens to have the best latte that I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. It's called the "Spanish Latte."The secret to their 'Spanish Latte" is a hint of sweetened condensed milk that they add to the drink somewhere in the process of preparing it. My guess is that the condensed milk is added to the regular milk before it is frothed so that a tiny hint of its taste is present with every sip. The only problem with this latte is that it is more addictive than crack and will slowly but surely empty your wallet. It's not cheap but worth every penny. Timing it out to once or twice a month has saved me. When you visit LA you have to hit up Urth Caffe for "Spanish Latte" and one of their home made desserts. It's the kind of stuff you'll wake in the morning dreaming about. For suggestions don't hesitate to ask me at TheYumYumFoodie@gmail.com

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Sotto Mare San Fransisco

Pardon the Punctuation......per my friend I went to Sotto Mare in the north beach area of San Francisco for some fresh seafood. They sat me at the counter which was a real treat because it gave me a front row seat to the kitchen. The best view in the house. First thing on my plate had to be a half dozen fresh west coast oysters which came on a bed of crushed ice with delicious cocktail sauce and horseradish. Next I wanted to get as much seafood bang for my buck so I went with the seafood linguini which was loaded with shell fish for a only $19. Worth every penny.  Everything was so fresh I could swear they have a guy in the back clubbing live fish before they cook it for you. The only thing they are missing is a dessert menu. Apparently the owner is a diabetic and can't control himself so no sugar on the menu. This was actually a blessing in disguise since it gave me plenty of time to walk down my food on the way back to the hotel.  This place is a San Francisco must.

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Super Duper Burger is Super Duper Awesome!

Pardon the Punctuation....If in San Francisco and you want to go into a food coma, mosey on over to Super Duper Burgers for a mouth watering comfort food indulgence. I had the Super Burger with cheddar, bacon and some garlic fries on the side. Of course the Straus creamery chocolate shake to wash them down. All I spent was $15 and this was a steal considering the quality of the products they serve. All of their beef is organic from Niman Ranch and cooked to perfection. Their burger is one of the top ten I've had in my life and is going to be a San Francisco must every time I'm in town.

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Lunch at Bluestem Brasserie San Fransisco

Pardon the Punctuation.....upon checking into the hotel Palomar in the heart of San Francisco, my awesome concierge recommended Bluestem Brasserie and made a brunch reservation for me.  They sat me in the second floor patio which was perfect for taking in this amazing Sunday afternoon. Any place with a drink on the menu called "The Honey Badger" automatically gets a thumbs up from me. The chef sent over a complimentary plate of freshly baked scones and a house made charcuterie. Those this sounds disgusting, the blood and tongue sausage was my favorite thing on the charcuterie plate. The combination of sweet and salty on that plate made it the perfect starter for my main brunch dish the Porchetta sandwich. I'm always a sucker for  slow roasted pork shoulder on any menu.  This sandwich did not disappoint. The only bad thing about the meal was that I was so full I didn't have room for dessert. I will definitely be coming back here for more amazing food in my week long stay in San Fran. Bluestem Brasserie is TheYumYumFoodie approved.
P.S. They've got one of the best Bloody Mary's on the planet.

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Spring Mountain Vineyards a Napa must.

Pardon the Punctuation: Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of your more commercialized wineries sits a gem in the Spring Mountain district. Spring Mountain Vineyard takes the mom and pop feel to another level. Pulling into the driveway and seeing the 19th century Chateau, transports you to a scene from "The Great Gatsby." Owned by a Swiss gazillionaire, this winery cares about one thing...the quality and not the quantity. Patrick is the "Yoda" of this winery and he does an amazing job of making a guest feel right at home. I know that wine can be a little intimidating for a novice drinker but Patrick really knows how to bring the wine tasting experience to a place that can make anyone feel at home. I can't think of a better place in Napa to spend two hours of my time drinking wine. Elivette which is named after the winery owner's parents is the star of the winery. Silky elegance is the only way I can describe the taste. Once you take a sip and swirl it in your mouth, you would swear that Baryshnikov was doing "Swan Lake" on your palate. Spring Mountain Vineyard is the perfect example of ,"You get what you pay for" in life. Their wine is by no means cheap but it is worth every penny and at the end of the day they are just a small producer that takes wine making to a passionate level. When in Napa you must stop by. This is a reservation only kind of place but take the time to call one of the friendly people that work there and set up an appointment. They will ruin two buck chuck for the rest of your life and you will thank them for it.

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