Very small cute bakery run by two ladies who met each other in culinary school. They bake right in the tiny store so the goods are definitely fresh. … [Read more...]
Chez Mamas in Potrero Hill, SF
This is a small casual neighborhood French Bistro with excellent food and pleasant but slightly slow service (which is not all bad since it gives you … [Read more...]
Legion of Honor Museum, SF
This Beaux-Arts museum building is beautiful inside and the nearby outside areas have fabulous bay views making for a close and pleasant weekend … [Read more...]
Magnificent Russian Cathedral in San Francisco
The Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Cathedral is one of the most interesting and splendid churches you will find anywhere in the world. You would never … [Read more...]
Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream, San Francisco
They have excellent gelato which is made in the back. Location and atmosphere is not that hot but the "Chinese made" Italian ice cream is delicious, … [Read more...]
Half Moon Bay Nursery
If you like plants you will have great fun here!Be ready to enter from busy Highway 92. Once you have accomplished this and found a parking spot … [Read more...]
The House — Excellent Asian Fusion food in North Beach? Yes indeed!
We wandered into "The House" restaurant after spending a cold afternoon with friends in North Beach. They had been there before and highly … [Read more...]
Readers Cafe coffee shop — Just opened at Fort Mason, SF
The new Readers Cafe at Ft Mason is well worth checking out! Good location, good Blue Bottle coffee, good cause, and free WiFi. It is adjacent Book … [Read more...]
Best Flea Market ever … at De Anza College in Cupertino
On the first Saturday each month, a great flea market is open at the De Anza College parking lot in Cupertino.There is an eclectic offering of … [Read more...]
A little bit of Cuba in Palo Alto
La Bodeguita Del Medio (the bar in the middle of the block) in Palo Alto was named after one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite hangouts in Havana.We … [Read more...]