While everyone is away for the Labor day weekend, I'm taking advantage of driving around the city sans no traffic! I always prefer to not travel whenever there is a long weekend because San Francisco just seems a little bit calmer, which means more parking spaces and I can go to restaurants that are otherwise packed during regular days.

Here's a weekend treat for you all before I finish my write-up for the famed 3-star Michelin Meadowood.

Bibingka souffle with salted egg at Fort Mckinley. Tastes like brazo de mercedes from the Philippines.

Ube mudslide martini. Ube ice cream smoothie anyone?