Hi! My name is Simone (and that’s my Grandpa!). You can find me wandering around San Francisco at lots of new restaurants with my orange food notebook and pen. I am six years old and I like apples. I also like Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and Japanese foods. I have been known to love a good burger, too! I am sharing my ideas about food because I think kids have a right to eat well, too! It is important for kids to know the names of good restaurants so that parents don’t make all of the decisions for us!
I will grade restaurants using 1 bridge through 3 bridges (as well as half bridges) to let my readers know how much this kid liked the food. I am using bridges as my symbol because I just moved to San Francisco, a city with lots of bridges, and it is my last name!
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Twitter: kidfoodiesf
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Email: kidfoodiesf@gmail.com
Restaurant Reviews:
1. Is the waiter, host, and/or chef nice to kids? Do I feel welcome and is there an activity for kids, such as crayons and paper?
2. Is there a good kids’ menu? And when I say a good kids’ menu, I mean are there choices that allow me to fully taste the chef’s food while not burning my mouth with spice? Even though I like some regular kid food, my mom says it is important that I try lots of new food, too. I am trying to build a good 6 year old foodie palette. A good kids’ menu lets me get comfortable with a new food but shouldn’t make me cry.
3. Is the food good? I think food is good if I enjoyed eating it and learned something new. My mom asks questions about whether the food was grown by farmers nearby and whether the chefs care about sustainably-produced and organic foods. Also, I adore chocolate and am very happy when I have a good dessert somewhere.
4. Is this a space where I can be a kid? I like to move around sometimes, and although I am an experienced foodie, not all places allow me to get my wiggles out without a scene.
Restaurant Ratings:
I like the Michelin Restaurant Guide a lot but do not really understand the star system–too impersonal–and the Michelin man with his tongue out. Instead, I use a three Golden Gate Bridge scale. For example, the restaurants I review can receive a maximum of three bridges.
Three Bridges (perfect score)
Two + Half Bridges
Two Bridges
One + Half Bridges
One Bridge
Half Bridge
We are wondering if you have a recommendation yet?
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Thank you! Yes, I love the Italian food at Chiaroscuro SF: http://www.chiaroscurosf.com/
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Simone I love this web site I think that this has encouraged me to go to these places and I think this will become a thing that people will use when they are thinking about going out for dinner. I have a idea of a place you should go try Bix.
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Thank you Marisa!!! I will try Bix.
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Simone, it was so wonderful meeting you last night at Sociale. The picture you made is hanging in the kitchen and brought a smile to everyones’ faces. I think this site is such a wonderful idea and loved sharing it site with my 7 year old daughter. We look forward to more of your insightful reviews!
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Thank you Sandra! I hope to see you and your 7 year old daughter out on the town at a yummy SF restaurant.
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Hi Simone,
Your grandpa is so proud of your Kid Foodie pages. I know he looks forward to your weekly ‘date night’ and I’m glad you are sharing your experiences with other families. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you very much Debbie! My grandpa talks nicely about you and I hope to meet you one day.
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