Alanna's Favorite Things

What do you do when you have friends from out of town and all they want is the best pizza in the city? You do what any want-to-be-gourmet inSFwould do, you take them to A16! Last night we had a delicious Funghi Pizza accompanies by a Margherita Pizza. We decided to be daring and added the ever so chic egg to our Funghi Pizza... amazing! The chef cracks an egg on the pizza at the last minute for an added bonus (only upon request). This topping is not for the weak at heart but well worth a try. Plus, the people at the table next to you will think you are gourmands when they see your funky food.I also suggest the Tuna Conserva appetizer so you make sure to get a little protein with your carbs. We ended the night with the pure perfection of their homemade gelatos and sorbets. I can still taste the blood orange sorbet now. Yum Yum!

If you are unable to visit this culinary treat due to being locationally-challenged, I highly suggest picking up the wonderful cook book by the chefs at A16. I'm guessing you don't have the special pizza oven required to make their signature dish. But, no worries, your palate will be somewhat pacified by the gorgeous pictures and saliva inducing recipes.

Of course after such a carb and olive oil rich experience, I had plenty of energy to do one of my other favorite things, go to The Dailey Method and work off all those beautiful calories. I recommend going first thing in the morning while those carbs are still kicking in and providing you with that extra carb-POWER. Umphf!

The Dailey Method is growing like your child... every month it seems there is a new one opening in a new neighborhood. The newest addition is in Calabasas CA. I love Jill McIntosh, the owner, and highly recommend taking her class when you can. However, she has done an amazing job training the instructors to be just as demanding and ass-kicking as her class. The music is fun and the exercises change on a regular basis. However, chances are you may not notice any of it because you will be to busy wondering how your legs will be able to walk you out of the class when it is over. I highly recommend going 2 to 3 times a week for best results... and you will see those results pretty darn fast. (http://www.thedaileymethod.com)

If you are unable to find The Dailey Method in your town, chances are there is a Bar Method (http://www.barmethod.com) in your town. Either way, you will love to hate this exercise method.