Inspiration and suggestions for those that wander, and those that love a little light reading.
Restaurants:
Some I’ve tried, some are wishlist. Take your pick or take my lead.
San Francisco
Holbrook House (FiDi)
Atelier Crenn (Cow Hollow)
Saison (South Beach)
Merchant Roots (Mid Market)
Quince (FiDi)
Night Bird (Hayes Valley)
Chotto Matte (Union Square)
Sisterita (Brunch, FiDi SF)
The Third Floor (SF)
The Rotunda (Union Square)
East Bay
Va de Vi (Walnut Creek)
Juanita & Maude (Albany)
Mägo (Oakland)
Mujuri (Oakland)
Elsewhere
Ditas (Sausalito)
Meso (San Jose)
Bars:
Cozy spots, often with bites to share. Some double as full restaurants. The world is our oyster (and caviar).
San Francisco
Lost Cat Bar (Union Square)
Ula (Union Square)
Horsefeather (Alamo Square)
Cold Drinks Bar (Chinatown)
Laszlo (Mission)
East Bay
Nido’s Backyard (Oakland)
Rise over Run (SF)
Elsewhere
Fern Bar (Sebastopol)
Outings & Activities:
Let’s stimulate the mind by exploring what the city has to offer beyond closed doors.
Concerts/Symphony/Ballet
SF Moma
De Young Museum
Sports Games
SF Botanical Gardens & Conservatory
Travel Destinations:
Whether we go somewhere local or try a faraway place, I can’t wait to explore with you!
Marin
Napa
Monterey Bay
Carmel by the Sea
Palm Springs
Las Vegas
NYC
Hotels:
I can suggest hotels in my area and beyond, should you need assistance. Send me a message!
Enjoyed By Yours Truly
A non-exhaustive list of things I enjoy, to inspire the mind on what to bring, or what to talk about.
Drink:
Bottled Still Water
Coconut Water
Natural Wine
Dirty Martini with an Extra Olvie (or two) Gin or Vodka Depending on My Mood.
Fresca
Jasmine, Green & Earl Grey Tea
Coffee w/ Oat Milk
Snack:
Seasonal Fruit
Chocolates
Caviar w/ Potato Chips, Crème Fraîche & Chives
Crunchy Veg Meets Delicious Dip (Think Carrots & a Great Hummus etc.)
Eat:
Greek
Ethiopian
Oysters
Sushi
A Killer Deli Sandwich
Do:
Piano (I’m currently reconnecting with this!)
Traveling
Language Learning
Horseback Riding
Yoga
Read, Watch, Listen:
Science Fiction Books & Film/TV
Documentaries (Nature, History, Travel)
Poetry
Audiobooks