The Gourmez Overshares

Food, drink, flower, fiction, & travel writer/photographer in the Bay Area. Tumblr is where my superficial side comes out to play. If you want the substance without the squeals, blacklist #fangirling.

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a fleeting dream. // prologue, yokohama 2022.11.05

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I’m reblogging for the first time in like a decade. Had to for this dream!

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🍰 Finally stepped down into Gregory's Gourmet Desserts after passing the sign a million times. It only fits two customers at a time, but it's totally worth it. I'm in love with the fluffy-yet-moist German chocolate cake, probably the best of those I've ever had. The ugly duckling cheesecake was also fun, with plenty of lemon in its creamy base and a crust a butter cookies. . . . . . #dessertgoals #dessertbae #dessertpic #dessertheaven #dessertfirst #sweetsandtreats #dessertlovers #sweettooth #dessertbuffet #dessertbar #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #eastbaynosh #cake #cakegram #germanchocolatecake #cheesecake #eeeeeats (at Gregory's Gourmet Desserts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvxvQgnrNF/?igshid=1thsl7cklebzq

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Having fun with Oakland's new tree. It may be gentrification's billboard, but it sure is pretty. 🌳 . . . . . #cityscape #urbanscape #worldinagram #places_wow #cityview #cityphotographer #building_shots #architectural #urbantones #urbanjungle #Oakland #oaktree #oaktown #thetown #publicart #sculpture #metalwork #metallurgy #eastbay #eastbayart #uptown (at Hanover Broadway) https://www.instagram.com/p/BztihtGnUBZ/?igshid=17o6t23jc4sln

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🥃 Had a delicious first meal at Bardo last night. My rum cocktail held beauty in the glass and the cumin pepper steak with fava beans, carrots, and a vibrant medley of herb and walnut sauces was worthy of a repeat. I'll have to try the dinner party prix fixe menu next. . . . . . #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #lakeshoreeats #eastbaynosh #nomnom #topcitybites #livetoeat #eatpretty #eatout #eatitall #foodisart #eatdrinkblog #Lakeshore #baybites #datenight #happyhours #craftspirits #cocktailoftheday #cocktailhour #cocktailoclock #drinktime #imbibe #perfectpour (at Bardo Lounge & Supper Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzrAKgMHfBy/?igshid=1gi4eo1rvhhme

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Happy 10, Mazu! 🎂 Well, sometime in July, probably, I dunno. She was born in a barn. 🤷 Nonetheless, all of her fluff, lingering kitten purrs (awww), lingering kitten claws (ouch), Zu bear lioness majesty is...10ish! . . . . . #cats #catsofinstagram #instacats #pets #petsofinstagram #instapets #catlovers #catgram #cat #catlove #catlife #pet #petlover #feline #animallover #animal #animals #mainecoonlovers #norwegianforestcat #mutt #muttsofinstagram #tabbycat #fluffycat https://www.instagram.com/p/BzquunFnwAA/?igshid=kikykl0mjve1

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🥞 OMG Amazing July 4th brunch @hogsapothecary ! Their scrambler is full of fresh veggie goodness, and the "schmaltzy" potatoes 🥔 are spruced up with fennel flavor. The herb dressing on the fried green tomato BLT 🥓 was just the right amount of green flavor and THOSE FRITTERS!! 😍 They aren't burnt; that's blackberry and cardamom batter wrapped around a nectarine fruit bomb filling. More, please. . . . . . #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #eastbaynosh #nomnom #bestfoodworld #topcitybites #beautifulfood #livetoeat #eatpretty #foodiefeature #foodexplorer #eattreat #foodnation #realfoodz #eatout #eatitall #foodisart #eatdrinkblog #brunching #bacon #eggs #homefries (at The Hog's Apothecary) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzgn5ksn7tU/?igshid=168anu1ujx2t9

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Feeling that mermaid vibe.🧜‍♀️I need a sea crown.🐠👑🌊 Hair by @hairbyjenrea ! . . . . . #selfies #selfiegram #instaselfie #selfportrait #self #selfpic #profile #profilepic #mermaidhair #funhair #bluelove #greenlove #stripes #creativecoloring #creativecolor #newdo #newhairdo #brownhaircolor #brunettecolor #authorheadshot? (at Charm School Salon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzb6KipHNYL/?igshid=hamxxpuamzxi

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🥞 Brunch today at Almond and Oak, formally Penrose. That was an amazing hunk of pork belly on these biscuit benedicts with whole grain mustard hollandaise sauce & chard. Highly recommend. The mezcal-orange Jacques Davis spritzer 🍹 is bonus happiness. . . . . . #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #eastbaynosh #datenight #happyhours #craftspirits #cocktailoftheday #cocktailhour #cocktailoclock #drinktime #imbibe #perfectpour #bartending #brunching #brunchtime #baydrinks #brunchgoals #porkbelly #benedicts #eggsbenny #lakemerritt #Lakeshore (at Penrose) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWamYCHbIQ/?igshid=1joqj7z91exef

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⛪ 🐻🇪🇸 Today, I visited Mission San Jose, a reproduction of the abobe mission site in the early 1800s. I will share more photos later tonight, but for now, have this grave marker for a headless man. . . . . . #goexplore #roamtheplanet #earthpix #coddiwomple #gogogourmez #wanderluster #wanderlusters #roamnation #globetravel #travelplaces #cemeteries #gravestone #headless #California #calilife #history #missions #missionsystem #Fremont #Norcal #tombstone #tombstones #headlessman #californiahistory #landmark #nofilter (at Mission San Jose, CA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJjUBZH2lq/?igshid=1tg47tcj3zvrr

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☕ Dear World, the cafe caramel at Zazzi Foods is pure decadence. 🤪 Made with espresso, @ccmade caramel sauce, and for me, almond milk, every single sip was luxurious. Please don't tell me the calorie count. 🏖️ . . . . . #coffee #cafe #coffeetime #coffeelovers #instacoffee #coffeegram #cuppa #drinklove #drinklovers #yummy #instadrink #drinkpics #coffeeaddict #coffeeshop #latte #cupofjoe #cuppa #caffeinated #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #Berkeley #berkeleydrinks #bestofberks #bayareabites #hellayummy #eastbaynosh #caramel #slowfood (at Zazzi Foods) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHkY91HDZL/?igshid=1hr3xh6rp2qu6

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🍷🚶🚶‍♀️Take a Wine Walk in Jack London Square! I loved discovering @WachiraWines Kenyan style and Enat Wines' Ethiopian honey mead last year. Both companies are based in #Oakland! Tickets via the link @jacklondonsq! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #wine #vino #winestagram #instawine #winegeek #winenerd #corkdork #winelovers #winelover #winepairing #drinkwine #foodietribe #winetime #winelife #wineoclock #wineperpetua #jacklondon #jacklondonsquare #winetravel #wineevents #mead #honeywine #kenyanwine #onthewine #winetravel #winetourist #winedestinations #winevacations #wineculture (at Jack London Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/By58A3FnRUq/?igshid=109v2rvc8fk39

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It's a happy coincidence that I'm drinking @CatahoulaCoffee 's 3 Amigas blend ☕️ after my first foray into reading romance 📖 in quite a long time! Why? Because making friendships is essential for Lea Kirk's Prophecy's near-annihilated human race, and friendships with alien species, no less. 👽 The soulmate romance is central, as it should be, and I loved how fast we were plunged into the action. Read on for funny characters, bravery in the face of horrible odds, and the appeal of the Gift.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #bookstagram #bookreview #bookfeaturepage #books #igreads #bookphotography #bookslover #bookadict #instabooker #instareads #readinggirl #bibliophile readingtime #goodreads #booknerd #bookaholic #romancereviews #romance #scifiromance #alienbooks #coffeelove #coffeelovers #morningbrew #booksandcoffee #bookscoffee #leakirk #rwa #rwaauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/By08TPPHm0X/?igshid=y2y77zo4r4v3

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🥢 Nyum Bai has been nominated by the James Beard awards for Best New Restaurant in the Bay Area. So I'm going to call my experience with their overdressed, overseasoned, thuk prahok beef salad a personal taste issue 🥗. Because that kuy teav cha dish sure did look delicious, and the freshness of the salad's leafy greens and herbs still appealed through all the salt and acidity. I wouldn't hesitate to go back but would order a different dish. . . . . . #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #cambodianfood #eastbaynosh #noodles #beefsalad #nomnom #bestfoodworld #topcitybites #beautifulfood #livetoeat #eatpretty #foodiefeature #foodexplorer #eattreat #foodnation #realfoodz #eatout #eatitall #foodisart #eatdrinkblog #fruitvale (at Nyum Bai) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByviFldH4CG/?igshid=f77mgpsvy8t6

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🍜🍚🥟 We feasted at Seoul Gomtang last night, an #Oakland restaurant specializing in homey Korean soups and stews. Salt, green onions, and chili paste are served at the table to flavor the broth how you like. Come here not for amazing flavor but for a soul-nourishing meal when sick or hungover. Great tofu dumplings too! . . . . . #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #gomtang #koreanfood #nourishing #eastbaynosh #nomnom #bestfoodworld #topcitybites #beautifulfood #livetoeat #eatpretty #foodiefeature #foodexplorer #eattreat #foodnation #realfoodz #eatout #eatitall #foodisart #eatdrinkblog (at Seoul Gom Tang) https://www.instagram.com/p/BysvRoBneuh/?igshid=13hl5zvd6ibmv

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🍦 I had one mission today after seeing @eatgordaeat post a pic of her mother with Thrifty ice cream. Target acquired: malted chocolate crunch and circus animal cookie flavors. Two scoops for only $2.99. Best ice cream deal in the #BayArea? Likely. . . . . . #dessertgoals #dessertbae #dessertpic #dessertheaven #dessertfirst #sweetsandtreats #dessertlovers #sweettooth #dessertbuffet #dessertbar #icecream #thriftyicecream #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #eastbaynosh (at Rite Aid) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByquoFAnosM/?igshid=18zazyv1q92zr

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🍦🍑😍 Whew, wish I had another one of these on hand this afternoon! Delicious peach cobbler with an extra vanilla waffle cone. . . . . . #dessertgoals #dessertbae #dessertpic #dessertheaven #dessertfirst #sweetsandtreats #dessertlovers #sweettooth #dessertbuffet #dessertbar #icecream #alameda #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #bayareabites #hellayummy #eastbaynosh #youscream #peach #orange #wafflecone (at Tucker's Ice Cream) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bygg2k8nsu3/?igshid=rewmmimqw8re

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🍽️ First time brunching at Flora: We universally agreed that the entrees were too small, especially the dutch baby. The fried green eggs and ham needed another slice of toast and the asparagus needed another poached egg. But flavors were on point! Especially the mushrooms + capers with the asparagus, the subtle sour of nettles with the fried egg and delicious ham, and the chocolate hints, rather than dominance, in the dutch baby. Somehow, though, the scrambled eggs with trout and squash blossoms was the most solid of them all. Perfect choice for a less hungry bruncher? . . . . . #eastbayeats #yelpeastbay #oakland #oaklandeats #bestofoakland #bayareabites #hellayummy #eatoakland #eastbaynosh #nomnom #bestfoodworld #topcitybites #beautifulfood #livetoeat #eatpretty #foodiefeature #foodexplorer #eattreat #foodnation #realfoodz #eatout #eatitall #foodisart #eatdrinkblog #brunchtime #brunchtime #greeneggsandham (at Flora Restaurant & Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BygCrbZnxwT/?igshid=qpn4k6zzbne5