Slowly but surely, I’m seeing more and more of the Bay Area. From trying out all of the restaurants and coffee shops in my own area to making my way through San Francisco, no weekend is without 100 possible things to do.

A few weekends back, I had the opportunity to explore an area that I hadn’t yet before – Hayes Valley in San Francisco. Hayes Valley is kind of like The Mission, but a little more upscale. With a park just up the hill to relax on a sunny day and a plethora of delicious restaurants to choose from – including Monsieur Benjamin, where I ate – this neighborhood definitely tops my list.