I like the tidy, simple aesthetic that’s popping up in restaurants these days. Maybe it’s because I really enjoy neutral colors that let content (food) take center stage. I bullied our table into splitting food at this joint called Piccino which had a special Easter menu. It was solid enough, but I want to go [...]

As weddings go, this one was stellar. An excellent setting, a great band, super tasty grub, and there was a reflection of the couple in every design and detail. I’m also still replaying the taste of  the best banana cream pie I’ve had in my entire life. No exaggeration. (It was from Mission Pie and [...]

Friends converged from upstate and downstate for the evening, so we went out for a beer. Even on a Monday night, San Francisco can pack a bar.

April 1st was a perfectly sunny day and begged for a long walk outside. Ray & Sheila from afar. Red’s Java House

Rainy day outside. Sports on the tv and homemade chili on the inside.

I think I’ve figured out my issue with San Francisco and California in general: I want to spend silly amounts of time there… and have my car. I love my car and the freedom and joy of driving. It’s a good state for that, with lots of destinations. I could stay, and linger, and plan [...]

Snapped this happy bike rack in some neighborhood of San Francisco. I have no idea which neighborhood. They all sound the same to me. South of Mission Market Valley Park North Sunset Outer Dogpatch Heights Tenderloin Hill. Anyway, popped way too briefly in The City to get near a plane to take me home. If [...]