4.30.2026

Warriors vs Knicks + Warriors vs Nets + Warriors vs Lakers. Chase Center. San Francisco. California. 1.15.2026 + 3.25.2026 + 4.9.2026.

Sports Bro Amy totally busted a move this season to catch as much Steph Curry and the Warriors before they are no longer in their prime. I went to a total of 5 games this season. Little did I know that on 1.15.2026 would be my last time seeing Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield together on our bench as the NBA's favorite duo. Suffice to say, I have been inconsolable since Buddy's trade as he is always great vibes and I looked forward to the Jimmy and Buddy show always during and after the games for the press interviews. Go when you can because you never know what will happen tomorrow. In the case of the NBA: injuries and trades.







It never gets old sitting behind the Warriors bench. Can't really sit anywhere else now.












Everyone's favorite duo.




This mouthguard is our national treasure.


Finally. I am going to drink a 40 with E-40 one day. Another joy of sitting right behind the Warriors' bench, E-40 is your neighbor.


I also love seeing Steve Kerr's board during time outs and hearing everything.




Here are some videos on my Instagram post below.

My friend James was coming home to Chicago and playing at Smartbar in March around my birthday. I told him I would make it worth his while if he flew back out of San Francisco on his way back to Australia. I got us front row seats behind the Warriors bench for the Nets game. Single tickets for the front row are rare and when else will I do it? We went to Chase Center before the doors open to get his daughters' jerseys. I brought my playoff shirts and sharpies in case we were able to get autographs. Well. Well. Well. You definitely should go to Chase Center before the door opens if you are in the front row or next to the tunnel by the Warriors. You are much more likely to be able to get some autographs and meet the Warriors, as you are the only ones allowed in that area with your seat, and being in the front row gives you first access. We got to meet Gary Payton II, my favorite Warrior outside of our MVP. We got his autograph, talked to him where I told him I call him GP Nope (he cracked up) and took a picture with him. We also got to meet LJ Cryer and get his autograph and I told him it's been a pleasure watching him come up this season with us. I also dapped Porziņġis. I was so excited that night that I ended up taking an Ambien in the middle of the night because I was too excited to sleep. There you have it, the perks of front row behind the Warriors bench. While we have had a tough end of season with crazy injuries, I still love our guys. Being there behind their bench is still one of the most exciting things I have ever experienced, and this is coming from someone who has played at Ultra Music Festival.

I feel like GPII and I would be besties. I mouth off a bit and I am a menace too with great vibes. HOLLA. James and I are skaters too.


Since Steph was still recovering from his runner's knee, he didn't play. At least we sat right behind him.








I love it when all the coaches come out of the tunnel. It's like the Avengers coming out to fight.









One of my video clips when we won ended up on Bleacher Report.

Any Warriors vs Lakers game is at least twice as much as a regular ticket due to the local rivalry and difficult to acquire. Many of my friends and I have been talking all season as to what games we are interesting in attending, the Lakers games are top of the list. Because of the pricing, we had ruled them out. Seeing that I tend to snoop on prices for games I am interested in and I saw a single front row behind the Warriors basket for a "decent enough" (still not good) price, I went for it. Because: LeBron, despite Steph being likely still out. It was definitely the LeBron show and I was literally in the front row. I do like section 22 as that was where I started off at Chase for last year's playoffs. I do get to see the front of our players there versus being right behind them. However, after sitting behind them most of this season, this seemed too far away. A lot of texts that night from friends that saw me on TV. Hilariously, I saw the clips later and saw myself admiring LeBron's epic dunk right in my face and facepalming immediately afterwards. I did go early again and I got to meet Kelenna Azubuike and got his autograph on my shirt in addition to telling him that I liked his spicy cornbread last time I went to a game and that Festus is wrong about the best chicken wings in town being San Tung. I also got to high five De'Anthony Melton when he came out of the tunnel. Front row is where it's at.













Guy wearing an E-40 shirt taking a picture with E-40. Inceptional.














At least I had my favorite NBA ref Bill Kennedy at this game.




Now we await summer trade and contract shake outs. Sports Bro Amy out until then.
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4.11.2026

Breadbelly + Jessica Fu + Dragon Beaux + True Laurel. San Francisco. California. 2.2026-3.2026.

I have walked by Breadbelly in the Richmond many times on one of my many walks back home from that part of town. Unfortunately, I had never been hungry at the time to stop and try it. I figured Dog Patch should be fine for Super Bowl Weekend so I checked out the new space that way. What didn't I get? Hey. At least I got a savory sandwich and ate the pastries later! Their Kaya Toast is a must. It's in a massive space. They had some seating outside up front and more in the back inside next to the pickleball court. Sadly I was unable to secure outdoor seating, as it was an especially lovely sunny day after all.

Kaya Toast
milk bread, coconut-pandam jam, maldon

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
taiwanese-style fried chicken cutlet, crust-less house milk bread, spicy Indonesian Acar pickles, fish sauce gastrique, house mayo

Rosy Santa Rosa Twice-Baked Croissant
guava-rose syrup, coconut almond frangipane, santa rosa

Mango-Passionfruit Monkey Bread
passionfruit-coconut syrup, mango jam











Jessica Little Fu had a pop up at Abacus Row so I had to place an order for a few things. She has done stints at State Bird Provisions, The Progress, and Stonewall Matcha. I would highly recommend you be on the look out for her pop ups if you are also a fiend for Asian pastries. Also, Abacus Row is such a great shop.





2 doors down from Abacus Row is another of my favorites, Dusted & Blue. It's a pottery studio that offers classes in addition to selling beautiful artisanal goods.





I am especially enamored with these speckled ceramic vessels.


I got the black sesame cookies and cream mini cake and the matcha sakura cream puff from Jessica Little Fu. The cake was PERFECTION. Aside from how gorgeous it was, the taste matched the cake. The crunchiness of the cake and its subtleties in flavor is what won me over. Simply WOW. Thank goodness she does not do too many pop ups for the sake of my waistline. The cream puff was also excellent with the subtle sakura flavor with its crunchy exterior.





To celebrate Lunar New Year, my aunt, cousin and I decided on a nice dim sum at Dragon Beaux. I love Dragon Beaux and Palette Tea House (sister restaurant and maker of my favorite chili oil). They use fresh shrimp in their dim sum and you can really taste the difference. The wagyu lo mien and seafood congee were also excellent.



My friends and I were going to Nine Inch Nails together so we grabbed a bite beforehand to catch up. After some thought, we decided upon True Laurel. True Laurel is one of the top 50 bars of the world. Hilariously only one of us was drinking. The food there is on par with its drinks with its gastropub offerings. You can sit outside on a sunny day and it's glorious. It was perfect for a pre-show as you can get the bites and share everything. The asparagus was the stand out dish, but everything was ace. They also do brunch!

ASPARAGUS GRIBICHE
Snow Peas, Potato Crisp, Vital Farms Egg

CHRYSANTHEMUM SALAD
Fennel, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Orange Miso Vinaigrette, Rice Crisp, Citrus

CRISPY HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOMS
Sour Cream ‘n’ Alliums Dip

CITRUS GLAZED CARROTS
Date Puree, Coconut Tahini Yogurt, Crispy Shallots

CHICKEN KATSU
Green Goddess, Brokaw Avocados, Pickled Shallots

TL PATTY MELT
Dry-Aged Beef, Melty Cheese, Caramelized Onion Special Sauce, Pickles, on BFF Pain de Mie



 
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