![]() ![]() Dianne de Guzman, Eater SF deputy editor Jackfruit pulled pork sandwich at the BarnĪ gravel driveway off of Highway 1, between Pillar Point and Half Moon Bay proper, works as Bifrost to the local dining Valhalla. For upcoming afternoon tea tastings, follow Lorenzo on Instagram. The sweets were, of course, on point - I particularly liked the ube pie cookie and the maja blanca panna cotta - but it’s worth saying that Lorenzo could also be a powerhouse with her savory bites if you can manage to explore past the sweets. The truffle honey was another inspired addition, adding sweetness and a bit of truffle funkiness to the mix, with an added crunch from a sprinkling of scallions on top. It wasn’t quite the salt-packed experience one might expect the salted duck eggs, or itlog na maalat, was tempered by the use of mayonnaise and truffle honey, while the grape tomatoes gave it a dimension of brightness that I appreciated. I’m a sucker for both salted egg-flavored things and egg salad sandwiches in general, so it was this unexpected combo of both that I’m still thinking about six days later. Although owner Melody Lorenzo is well-known for her Filipino- and Latin-inspired sweets - particularly her purple-hued ube pies - I find myself wanting to give a shoutout to the savory side of the tea menu, particularly the salted egg salad tea sandwich. I was recently invited to attend an afternoon tea-tasting experience with Sweet Condesa, making the trek out to Pleasanton for a gathering of foodies around the bay. Lauren Saria, Eater SF editor Salted egg salad tea sandwich at Sweet Condesa ![]() Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Drive in Camino. Take them outside to the picnic tables and wash them down with a glass of freshly pressed apple cider for a moment of simple bliss. Each comes enveloped in a fistful of sugar with a delicately crispy golden exterior encasing a cakey, slightly sweet, a little tangy, interior. ![]() The line for a half dozen might stretch through the barn and out the other side, but that’s only because they’re perfect: fried to order and tucked into a white paper bag while still warm. The farm is locally famous for its pies, cider, and, most notably, hot apple cider doughnuts. It’d be easy to fill an entire day eating and drinking around the hill, but if you’re going to make just one stop, make it Rainbow Orchards. The collection of some 55 farms in the Sierra Mountain foothills is the site of an annual cold weather pilgrimage for many NorCal residents seeking fresh fruit, hay rides, hard cider, and general autumnal frivolity. But if you’re still not in the mood, then a trip out to Apple Hill should do the trick. Thanks to the days-long cold snap currently accosting San Francisco, it’s really starting to feel like fall. ![]()
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