Travel with a Twist
- Contemplating Koi
I could make an effort to go somewhere. …
- Chinatown’s Buddha Bar
In the heart of Chinatown there is a bar that is dedicated to Buddha in name only.
- Wisteria Season
I suppose that another way to say that Wisteria Season has arrived is that Spring has come, or maybe that April is here.
- We Just Want To See Yoda
It was a going with the flow kind day. If we had been on bicycles, we would have rode down hills, with flying arms and closed eyes. If we were in an X-Wing Fighter, we’d probably have done the same thing. [...]
SideTrips
- An Afternoon At Moe’s
Moe’s used to have the aroma of old books mixed with cigars. Moe smoked cigars endlessly as he worked, he always had one in his mouth. Now, with Moe gone, the old book aroma predominates …
- Hess Collection Winery
We drove north on Highway 29, following in the footsteps or wheel tracks of many an area visitor who has taken this popular side trip out of San Francisco to Napa Valley, otherwise known as The Wine Country.
- The Big Trees of Muir Woods
Redwoods are not the easiest things in the world to shoot. They tend to stray out of the picture frame. [...]
Culture
- Diego Rivera In San Francisco
One of his first murals in the US was the Alegoría de California/Allegory of California, in the Pacific Stock Exchange Tower in San Francisco.
- Glide Memorial Church
The line went up the block and around the corner. Krystell, Martine, Thierry, and I had spent an awfully long time looking for parking in this just [...]
- The Murals of The Mission
The neighborhood is full of color, scents, too much hip along with a lot of grit. Taquerias sit next to bars blaring mariachi music that sit next to stores filled with cheap items that every household on [...]
Food for the Table
- Mara’s Italian Pastries
It’s almost impossible to walk past Mara’s Italian Pastries on Columbus in North Beach without stopping in.
- Tasty Fruitvale Taco Trucks
Real Mexican tacos have nothing to do with lettuce, rice, beans, and/or cheese. They have everything to do with the main ingredient that you order - meat.
- My La Cascada Addiction
I love a good neighborhood taqueria. This one is in Berkeley’s Elmwood District.
- Give Me An Acme Baguette Any Day!
Acme baguettes have a wonderful crispy crust, with soft, airy bread inside. Just like a baguette is supposed to be.
In the News
- July Life Drawing At AutoBody Gallery
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009, 6-9pm
- Fillmore Jazz Festival 2009
This year the festival lands on the 4th of July. Festival runs July 4th and 5th from 10am to 6pm.
- 20 Years Later Wine Train Makes Historic Stop
The Napa Valley Wine Train and the City of St. Helena toast transportation with Cheers! event on July 3, 2009 from 6 - 9pm.
- Swarm Gallery Presents [SUB]URBAN
New paintings by LA-based artist Claire Baker and Berkeley-based artist R. Reynolds opens tomorrow night June 26 from 6-8pm. Exhibition runs through August 2, 2009.
- room for painting room for paper Presents Alan Ebnother And Rachael Jablo
On view from July 2 through August 1, 2009
With Eyes Open Surveys
- Survey 5: Favorite Winery For A Tasting?
San Francisco is surrounded by wineries. Not literally. One has drive at least an hour to get out to the open country side where the hills start to roll with row upon row of grapes.
- Survey 4: Your Favorite San Francisco Restaurant?
Visitors and locals alike know that there are no limits to the adventure that food can bring to a trip to San Francisco.
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Photo of the Day
- Photo Of The Day: Inside Sutro Park
Sutro Park sits on a cliff high above the beach at the edge of the world.
- Photo of the Day: Cafe Sketchbook
It was an around the world meetup in a French cafe in San Francisco.
- Photo Of The Day: Urban Legend 1
I took this photograph the other morning on Bryant as I was walking around after lunch. These are paint test patches, I’m sure they’re everywhere
- Photo Of The Day: Trees In The Presidio
At a certain time of the day, usually around 11am, when the fog is beginning to burn off and the sunlight starts to come out, there is a transition period.

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