We continue our gluten-free journey through San Francisco and join our heroes where we left them, in the Mission District after feasting on tacos…
After gorging on latin fare, MQ and I headed to the Hayes Valley for some legendary ice cream at Humphry Slocombe.
fetal kitten wasn't on the menu the day we went. might have to go back...
This place is known for their exotic flavors. Tasting is encouraged and we tried a handful of the days offerings (thai chili lime sorbet, canteloupe sorbet, stout ice cream for MQ, etc.) before settling on our choices.
how can you NOT love an ice cream shop with a taxidermied two headed calf?
I decided to go with “Rosemary’s Baby” (pine nut ice cream with rosemary bits) and Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee ice cream in a sundae topped with 30-year-aged balsamic and house made butterscotch.
MQ got “Secret Breakfast” (Bourbon flavored ice cream with corn flakes mixed in.)
We were both bowled over by the deliciousness.
We ate until we could eat no more and then we headed over to Christopher Elbow, a gourmet chocolate shop that we were anxious to check out.
Do not ask me how I managed to drink a thick, rich hot chocolate on top of tacos and ice cream. You can be sure deal making and the devil were involved. But back to the chocolate.
The truffles at this place looked stunning and MQ and I were tickled pink by our purchase, a chocolate bar with 61% dark chocolate and POP ROCKS that exploded in your mouth as the chocolate melted. It was a revelation, if you are in San Francisco or any of these places, go try one or order one to be mailed to you if you are feelin’ spendy.
One of my fave aspects of Christopher Elbow was the bathroom. It had the most awesome sink made of a large piece of glass installed an an angle so the water splashed back toward the wall. It’s hard to describe but a picture’s worth a thousand words…
We left Christopher Elbow and took a bit of a rest, I got a haircut (the wind was blowing my hair in my face, drying out my ends and making me crazy!) and MQ explored some book stores and shops in the Hayes Valley.
After emerging refreshed, we went to the Jejune Institute and started on a major adventure that was one of the many highlights of our trip. The Jejune Institute is a bit secretive so all I will tell you about the experience is 1. It’s really cool 2. You should do it if you are ever in SF and have a few hours to spend 3. Bring $1.50 and your cell phone and dress comfortably. If you are intrigued, good. It is definitely worth checking out.
As if our day hadn’t already been packed to the brim, we still had dinner reservations!
Tune in tomorrow to find out about our first time eating at a restaurant with two Michelin stars!
