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Italian

San Francisco, CA

Have been twice now and enjoyed both meals here. The other night I had the prosciutto and fruit to start. Delicious, but the fruit component was just a few fine slices of persimmons... I was imagining…

Wayfare Tavern

American (Traditional)

San Francisco, CA

I've had consistently good meals and service here. Never knock your socks off amazing, but for a work lunch of a hearty dinner you can't go wrong. The lunch menu is fairly heavy, with comfort food…

Hakkasan

Cantonese

San Francisco, CA

I grew up in typical Jewish fashion going regularly (usually Sunday nights) to the local Chinese restaurant with my family. There were two food items that we ordered religiously: hot and sour soup and…

Temescal Canyon Gateway Park

Parks

Pacific Palisades, CA

We did the Temescal Canyon trail loop around the park. It was about 3 miles or so with some serious incline. Super dry right now, but the views of Malibu from the top are totally breathtaking. It's…

Angelini Osteria

Italian

Los Angeles, CA

Walking in you see a fairly plain looking Italian joint, however don't judge this book by its cover, they really do crush it. The warm octopus salad was an excellent Mediterranean starter and the sea…

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

Hotels

East Palo Alto, CA

Service is excellent. The bed super comfy. The room quiet as can be. The location while convenient is next to a major highway, so it's not really a tranquil spot. The windows directly facing the…

The St. Regis Aspen Resort

Hotels

Aspen, CO

Pretty much as you'd expect from a St. Regis. Overall decent service, reliable (on time) high quality room service, clean and well appointed rooms. My standard room (with two full size beds) was quite…

Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters

Coffee & Tea

San Francisco, CA

Neat little coffee bar. Their use of an oddly shaped and tiny space is quite creative and works. Definitely aiming for the coffee snob crowd, something I'm aspiring to be (just started roasting my own…

Bluewater Rockies Sport Fishing Guiding

Fishing

Chilliwack, BC, Canada

Chris was a fantastic guide. Very patient, chill, and knowledgable. None of us were salmon fishing experts, but he took us to a great spot and we hit our limit within a few hours. His boat was…

The Independent

Music Venues

San Francisco, CA

In my 14 years in the Bay Area, perhaps shockingly, I've been to The Independent exactly once... last Friday for the Death Cab show. The venue is fairly basic, but fans won't be disappointed - it's…