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Farewell to Hayes Valley, 10 things you might not know
Alas, the time has finally come to pull up roots from my beloved Hayes Valley after almost 19 years. I've always said that if Seinfeld were written about San Francisco there would be an episode about the couple with two rent control apartments. For a...
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If you go to Napa, go to Napa (the town)
Today was the day after the big hiking, tasting and dining Saturday. We're not quite ready to go home but it's almost time. Most everyone has checked out of the hotel and we're the last guests lingering by the pool. It's quiet today with a pleasant sun....
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Don't go Napa, go to Safeway instead
Seriously. Before you decide you commit to making the trip to Napa you should do some math: Gas: $50ish Hotel for 2 nights: $300 on the conservative side Dinner for 2 x 2 nights: $300 easy Tasting fees x 3 wineries: $60ish assuming you don't buy a single...
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Barcelona Part 1: Hell hath no fury like a tourist scorned VS. The best revenge is...
Barcelona: Part 1 Hell hath no fury like a tourist scorned vs. Living well is the best revenge. Michelle and I have a joke-- she was the one who planned our wedding and I was the one who didn't plan our honeymoon. Do the math on that one for a minute...
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The $9 coffee comes to Pittsburgh
“The 9$ cup of coffee has finally made it to Pittsburgh,” Christina warned. Of course I had to see it for myself. Rewind approximately 20 years: Arabica Café (Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh) Throughout college I was a non-coffee drinker. Earl Grey tea bore...
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dining alone (with Le Carre)
It wasn't long after moving here in in 1994 that I first walked in and had a seat at the counter at the Cordon Bleu on California street. Since then, I've been there countless times. Usually it's a late afternoon. There are 6 items on the menu. I always...
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tough day for a pig, great day for a charter school
What a fine day it was this past Sunday at Pizzaiolo-- unless you were the pig they roasted in support of the Realm Charter School. For the remainder of us who will live to oink another day, it was a special evening. They were knocking out the pizza and...
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My First Blog Post
For years now friends have asked about where they should go when the come to San Francisco. Where they might have expected a couple tips, I have tended to respond with great volume. To which I have been greeted with raised eyebrows and eventually gratitude...
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Slovenian Bubbles Night
Ever tempted to get the undisgorged sparkling wine? I know, no. Who even knows what that means. Well, producers of sparkling wine put yeast in the bottle which they remove before shipping. But there are a few who leave the yeast in. And those-- the undisgorged...
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Bakesale Betty's
Any time you get a place to work, you face one question that is more important than all the others... Where will I get lunch? Now that I'm in Emeryville most days, I've been exposed to the wonder that is Bakesale Betty's. For any of you in the East Bay,...
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The Battle for Brunch (talking about Fight Club)
Everybody in San Francisco knows what a struggle it is to find a good brunch where you’re not standing in line forever. Honestly people, if you’re from somewhere else you have no idea. It’s hell. All you want is some coffee and pancakes but it’s hella*...
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Serpentine
Serpentine Michelle and I have been low rotation regulars at Serpentine since shortly after they opened a couple years back. We keep making the journey down Third Street in Dogpatch because the food is a solid good and most of the entrée choices are sub-$20....
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Bugs as food
Yep, I did it. My friends behind the counter at Don Bugito told me they'd taste like potato chips-- they in this case being Wax Moth Larvae in a taco-- and that wasn't entirely wrong. There was also a roasted nutty quality, a little smoky and offset by...
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Bistro Aix -- How did I not know?
Dining in the Marina with out all the screeching? It is possible. Look, there are a few places in the general Chestnut Street vicinity where you know there's some quality being served up if you're willing to brave the drunk frat boys and screeching women,...
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Art and inspiration
At Open Studios in Bayview
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Hidden art installation
Mysterious timber.
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Not cool Mr Marina Party Dude. Not cool!
4 years in-state tuition at Cal Berkeley: $134,287 Value of potty-training prior to your adult life: Priceless
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San Francisco Snowstorm 2011
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Tucker, dog and philosopher
For the record, I am not above posting dog videos.
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Stunning artwork-- worth a few minutes
Take a few minutes to check this out. Enough said. http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/04/06/134666588/chinese-artist-atte...
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the eagle cam
Some of you may remember my obsession with the Falcon Cam at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. It seems dumb right until you're riveted. I bring you the eagle cam. This is a Bald Eagle mother with her chicks. http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles...