San Francisco Eating Day 1 Meal 1 -- Rocco's

So I am about 6 pounds heavier than I was last week at this time.  In fairness I was in training. Not for a 1/2 marathon or some other athletic event, but for the eating I would do in a city known for its incredible cuisine -- San Francisco.  Tara & I celebrated 11 years of marriage on Sept. 12 and we went there for a quick get away last week.

(above: It is always great when the owner/chef is in -- Tara and I with Rocco)

From the beginning of our marriage we were big Food Network fans and we created a list of restaurant and eateries we wanted to visit based on what was featured on various Food Network shows.  So on day 1 last Thursday here is where we we visited.  The day began with a late lunch/early dinner at Rocco's that was featured on the show Diners, Drive-inns' and Dives with host Guy Fieri.  The food was incredible!  We had dish we saw on the show -- clam linguine with white sauce & we also had an order of fried calamari with homemade cocktail sauce and they give complimentary fresh bread with fresh garlic/olive oil dipping sauce.  Again can I say the food was incredible!

This restaurant is in the SOMA district and well worth the visit.

The kitchen is real close to seating area -- you could see the whole layout.

Across the street is another cool place to check out that was also featured on one of Rachel Ray's shows called Brain Wash -- which is a laundromat and cafe combo that serves espresso drinks and pastry/desert items.