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One of the best things about returning to Chinatown was the opportunity to enjoy more Chinese food. After stopping by Portsmouth Square, I had dinner at a Cantonese restaurant. When I had dinner in Chinatown on Day 7, I had calamari and only calamari. I was determined to get veggies this time. To ensure I got my greens in, I had the chicken salad (marinated roasted shredded chicken breast, crispy vermicelli, lettuce, and parsley mixed with salad dressing).
There were a few spots in Chinatown that were closed when I went to visit them on Day 7. I decided a return visit was in order. I was able to return pretty easily, considering that according to official San [Read more…]
I spent a big chunk of Day 7 in Chinatown. Surprisingly, I didn’t eat a whole lot of Chinese food. (There was more Chinese food coming up in the near future though.)
Francisco met me for breakfast at Café de la Presse. Café de la Presse is conveniently located around the corner from where I live. But the convenience doesn’t end there. It’s directly across the street from the Chinatown Gate. A perfect spot to begin the day before traipsing around Chinatown.
Welcome to the last regularly scheduled sightseeing day of the 2016 sightseeing season! (Notice how I qualified that “last”?)
3 days in a row, I had good meals out on the town. Not bad for a day (well, 3 days, actually) that was originally unplanned.
On the 1st day, I had dinner at the historic Old Ship Saloon. It’s outside the Financial District, so I was surprised that it’s closed on weekends. I got the buttermilk fried chicken and fries with garlic pepper. Basic, and basically good!
