I've always gotten the best feel for a place by sitting at a bar and ordering a beer. Whether I'm alone or with a group, nothing—really, nothing—sticks firmer in my mind or lets me hop on the plane back home feeling like I experienced what I was there to experience. From a wine cave by the Canal du ... View Post
There was a satirical New Yorker cartoon framed and hung in our home before it got taken down and packed, the hole it left neatly patched and painted over. I'd almost forgotten about it until the other day when I noticed a bare section of wall where it used to live. The caption, under a sketch of ... View Post
Rose Pistola 532 Columbus St. (between Green & Union Streets) San Francisco, CA (415) 399-0499 www.rosepistolasf.com It's hard not to enjoy a meal al fresco. I, for one, happen to be a total sucker for this brand of dining-- especially at lunchtime. I've probably recommended numerous ... View Post