Showing posts with label Annie Ernaux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annie Ernaux. Show all posts

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Books and Burgers


My foodie self is in search for the top three best burgers in San Francisco.

Based on my taste buds of an overall burger bite, my basic criteria includes:

beef patty
cheddar cheese
1000 island dressing (optional)

Note: descriptions are primarily from the venue menu

Rating scale:
yay - most definitely a win
kay - in a pinch will satisfy the craving
nay - don't bother

Location: Ella's American Kitchen (Presidio)
Description: Ella's Burger
ground brisket, lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheddar, tomato aioli, potato bun
comes with fries
Rating: kay
On the side: The Years by Annie Ernaux

Location: WesBurger 'N' More (Mission)
Description: The All-American
6oz patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce and cheddar cheese
side order: tots available (instead of fries)
Rating: kay
On the side: American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

Location: 1428 HAIGHT Patio Cafe & Crepery (Haight)
Description: Lovin Haight
wisconsin sharp cheddar, crispy lettuce, sliced tomatoes & red onions
comes with fries
Rating: kay
On the side: Molokai by Alan Brent

Location: Eat Americana (Outer Richmond)
Description: Burger Time! All Beef Patty
cheddar cheese, 1000 island, lettuce, shaved red onion, brioche bun
comes with fries
Rating: nay
The flavor of the meat was off as it seemed to soak up juices from the grill cooking nearby - like bacon. Also, the bun did not work for me in regards to flavor as well.
On the side: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

the search continues…

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Sunday, May 19, 2019

Man Booker International Prize Reading Challenge 2019

Man Booker International Prize
Reading Challenge

official site

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The short list was announced on April 9 and it got me wanting to give the batch a go. This self-challenge is also a wonderful way to do some arm-chair traveling.

The winner will be announced on May 21.

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W I N N E R: Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi

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Books on the short list:

Celestial Bodies
by Jokha Alharthi
Literary, Coming of Age, Oman | Goodreads

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
by Olga Tokarczuk
Literary, Mystery, Poland | Goodreads | my review | my rating: 5

The Pine Islands
by Marion Poschmann
Literary, Germany | Goodreads

The Remainder
by Alia Trabucco Zerán
Literary, Chile | Goodreads

The Shape of the Ruins
by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Literary, Historical, Columbia | Goodreads

The Years
by Annie Ernaux
-Memoir, France | Goodreads | my review: DNF

 
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