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Not only is the Nugget a great grocery - but they throw excellent parties! I was there in the upper lounge for the #folsomtweetup last night and it was fab.  Of course, the food was fantastic  including really delish open face roast beef sandwiches, the wine was superb - Sobon, Frank Family, Dillian and more and the people were terrific.

Have you practiced your songs for St Paddy's Day?  Even if you don't know any others - you've got to know the wild rover.  If you can sing it with an irish brogue, people will buy you beers.

We had our first ever #irishtweetup at De Vere's on Saturday.  

I've been a wild rover for many a year
I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer
Now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I swear that I'll play the wild rover no more

Chorus:
And it no, nay, never
(clap hands four times)
No, nay, never, No more
Will I play the wild rover
No, never, no more

It was the craic!  Irish beer and irish cupcakes!

I went into an ale house that I used to frequent
And I told the lady my money was spent
I asked her for credit and she answered me nay
Such a custom as yours I can get day

Lovely ladies and handsome gents

And out of my pocket and pulled sovereigns bright
The landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I said were only in jest

Prizes!  Really great prizes!

I'd go home to my parents confess what I've done
And ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And if their'll caress me as oft times before
Then I swear that I play the wild rover no more

We had so much fun at the #irishtweetup last night!  - the staff (especially Duncan & Josey) were great - the Smithwicks was delish - the Guiness/Irish Cream Cupcakes were the best treat you ever ate - fantastic prizes and great, great people.  Love you Henry!

I love this place.  I usually get the Nopalitos Taco with chile verde.  It's always delicious.  

Three special things
1.  They're only open Monday-Friday breakfast and lunch.  I find it inspiring that people can own a restaurant without killing themselves and ruining their family life. This place is truly owner/operated - the husband and wife are there every day.  Because they operate their business the way they want - they've been able to see their kids play sports (son is fantastic baseball player - played for UCDavis and went in to the minor leagues I think)
2. The food is unique - it doesn't taste anything like Chevy's, Chili's, El Torito's or like an authentic taqueria.  They've developed their own recipes and their faithful cliental loves them.
3. They're a neighborhood place - parking lot is small but it doesn't matter - many people walk or ride their bikes.

The guy who said that the only thing he liked was the connecting bar must have been talking about a different restaurant. There is no connecting bar.

I'm a newcomer to the Italian ... I've only been here 4 times. But each time was fabulous.  I love the wine, the beer, the pizza, the decor, the service.

I particularly liked the Pizza Ligabue (I adore pine nuts) and the Pizza Fiore.

Last summer Andrea and the Hot Italianettes sponsored an Italian movie night in Fremont Park across the street from the restarant. Very fun. I felt hip.

I love this theatre. It's small and cozy - which means every seat is close.  The show (Forever Tango) was spectacular - if only I could dance like that.

But what I love the most about this place is the tribute to the USMC - this is actually a private club owned by the United State Marine Corp League - people who raise money for scholarships for children of Marines, etc.  There are display windows in the lobby with Marine Corp memorabilia dated back to the Revolutionary War.

Last night we stayed at the Crescent and loved it.  It's a small, interesting hotel - I prefer that to a big, giant industrial place.  We were in room 814 - great view, futon sofa in the sitting area that made into a bed and the most deliciously comfortable and beautiful bed in the sleeping area.  The decor is a combination of modern and victorian - high, coved ceilings with cool modern lighting fixtures.  As we were checking out we ran into someone in room 805 - it had a great exposed brick wall.  The check-in and out was pleasant and efficient.

I'll happily stay there again. My only reservation is that I think it would not be a good place for someone older or less ambulatory.  I think there are just 14 rooms per floor, which makes it cozy but only one small elevator. If you couldn't walk up and down 8 flights of stairs if  absolutely necessary, I'd stick to the Grand Hyatt next  door.

We had a small girls night out party on Monday. About 10 minutes before the limo was scheduled to arrive, the doorbell rings. It's the extremely handsome limo driver -- apparently we're going to be chauffeured by Josh Duhamel's twin brother.  Everything was perfect, the limo was clean, the driver handsome, charming & polite.  No mishaps - even the weather cooperated.  I think this is going to have to become an annual event!

Some people must be crazy.

One of the bad things about South Lake Tahoe is how disconnected it is from the actual lake.  The casinos, commercial building, private homes, etc, block access to one of the most beautiful places in the world.  If you're at Harrah's and walk 4 or 5 short blocks in the direction of the lake you'll find the Lakeside Beach Grill.

Their location deserves ten stars.  They are directly on the beach with a glass windscreen to keep the sand out of your food.  

Last month my friend and I had a late lunch burger and beer meal.  Excellent.  Darling waiter.  Prices just what you'd expect. The previous year we had lunch during the 4th of July weekend.  Lobster Salad. sauvignon blanc , live jazz.  Excellent. Full house but the server was attentive and nice.  The jazz combo played Autumn Leaves - I was in heaven.

I just got back from the Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria.  This is an absolutely incredible place - it's twice been featured in Martha Stewart Living, plus in Oprah, Victoria and just this summer a write up in the Wall Street Journal.  It's a unique business - a commercial farm that grows the most spectacular old-fashioned, heirloom roses that look and smell divine.  I wanted to stay forever.

The Capsity team is a great partner to help incubate and grow your business. I've used their offices (they have one in midtown & one near Curtis Park) to meet clients and co-workers - especially when I want to use the white board or projector.