The 2010 Big Eat SF

WHAT IS THIS AND WHY AM I DOING IT?

This is 7x7 Magazine's '100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die.' This is the second annual list and it was brought to my attention last year because a couple of our haunts actually made the list: The Monk's Kettle and R Bar. #50 on the list was to order the giant pretzel with mustard at The Monk’s Kettle and #71 was to order a Fernet at R Bar. This year, the R Bar is off the list (thank God 'cause I swore off Fernet) and The Monk's Kettle's suggestion has changed. They are still #50, but this time it says to try "an obscure Belgian beer." Twist my arm.

I'm doing this because I love this city and I love food. I'm not a foodie or a food critic by any means -- but boy do I love to eat. I also love exploring the unique neighborhoods in San Francisco and think that this is a great way to get out of my little world in Cow Hollow.

I will do my best to make it as far through the list as I can in one year -- and I will document with pictures/video/tips/critique along the way. Like most things, this is going to be more fun to do with friends. So friends ... if you see something on the list that you are dying to try, let's do it together. It will make the experience even more fun.

I only have a couple rules: It won't work retroactively (there are a few things on the list I've already had) and this is mainly because I want to be able to try the apple fritter at Bob's Donuts again. The other thing: I will be trying things even if I don't like an ingredient. So there you have it ... Jacquie will be eating lamb, sauerkraut and oysters. BARF times a million.

Wish me luck!