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Taco Bell on the beach

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pictured: Cantina Bowl / Pina Colada (no alcohol) / me-windblown wearing: sunglasses / earrings / bracelets / black tee / black handbag / jeans / black loafers / nail polish /

OK, so if you are from the Bay Area, you already know about Taco Bell in Pacifica. This is touted as “the most beautiful Taco Bell in the world.” Apologies, I don’t know the original quote author, if you know, tell me and I will update credit.

The Taco Bell in Pacifica is actually a Taco Bell Cantina and it has a full bar inside! Yes, they serve alcohol if you are interested. In addition, they have a to-go window on the outside of the building so that you can stay sandy and salty from the ocean while indulging in your Taco Bell craving. Love that!

I filed this post under Staycation Bay Area because it really is a destination if you don’t live in Pacifica. You can combine a beach day with Taco Bell. This is also a beautiful and affordable way to have dinner on the beach while watching the sunset. Yes, I have done it, and it is fabulous. Highly recommend!

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. I love the patio, but we ate inside on this particular occasion because the wind was quite strong. The interior windows are large and allow full view of the beach. So, if you dine inside you can enjoy the beachy vibes.

Since it was a windy day, we enjoyed our lunch inside with a view of the beach and then took a walk along the beach. My hair flew everywhere, hence my hand on my head in the photo above.

This really is a special Taco Bell. You can have an affordable meal at a restaurant on the beach-which is almost unheard of here in the Bay Area. So, I highly recommend a beach day in Pacifica!

Pro tip: Avoid weekends. If you can go on a Tuesday or Wednesday, then finding parking and a table will be a breeze.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Hello Kitty Cafe Bow Room afternoon tea with my daughters

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wearing: classic earrings / black short sleeve sweater / handbag / fall nail polish / jeans (old, also love this pair) / boots (old, also love this pair) /

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, then you know the new Hello Kitty Cafe and Bow Room are open! They just opened a few weeks ago, so I decided to wait for the rush to subside before making reservations for afternoon tea with my daughters. I am so glad I did!

The Bow Room was busy but not crowded, and the line for the cafe wasn’t very long. We had reservations for afternoon tea, so we were seated quickly. The menu was prix-fixe, and they were able to easily make a vegetarian substitution for my daughter. She was also able to order an add-on from the cafe; a strawberry matcha. She told me it was really good!

We enjoyed the tea service and were able to order merch from the cafe and add it to our tea bill. It felt very VIP and easy! My daughters definitely want to return! They leave for their respective university’s soon, so we will go back during winter break when they are both home for the holidays. I can’t wait!

If you would like to visit, I recommend going on a weekday when it is less crowded. If you want afternoon tea, you can make a reservation through Tock. Keep in mind there is a required deposit, so be careful about the number in your party and the day/time you choose. If you just want to visit the cafe, allow about 15-20 minutes for the line; again, it is less crowded during the week so the line will move faster.

The Hello Kitty Cafe is located on the second floor by Bloomingdale’s at Valley Fair. I highly recommend going; especially if you are a Hello Fan! It’s so cute! Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer lunch and a new restaurant

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wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / black tee / summer nail polish / wide leg jeans (petite) / caramel top handle bag / black boots (old, also love this pair) /

It is always fun to meet up with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun. We met for lunch and decided to check out a new restaurant at Valley Fair for named Stick & Wok. It was really yummy!

It was the soft opening for Stick & Wok so they weren’t crowded because no one knows they are there yet! I hope by now, everyone knows they are there and will stop in for some yummy food! We really enjoyed the Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup, Vegan Mushroom Fried Rice with Truffle Oil, and the Pork and Scallion Pot Stickers. I highly recommend!

Stick & Wok is located on the second floor near the men’s Macy’s and next door to Ramen Nagi. The decor is modern and features cool posters of food. It’s clever and comfortable. Love that!

It was so much fun to enjoy a meal and talk with Dawn. I look forward to seeing her again and also visiting Stick & Wok again! So, if you are local, be sure to pop into Valley Fair and enjoy a meal at Stick & Wok. Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy