Left: Dosa   /  Right: Kabuki Theater

SF – Staying Local

A local weekend in SF is filled with great views and fabulous food. A Saturday starts with a walk along the Embarcadero to the Ferry Building for some groceries from the Farmer Market and a latte at Blue Bottle. Then, totally spoiled, I arrange brunch at Dosa on Fillmore – a great Southern Indian restaurant for … Read More


Ferry Building outside and in, Embarcadero and Bay Bridge

The Ferry Building, San Francisco

I often get asked where to stay in San Francisco – difficult question because it depends on what you are looking for. Some want the old time, traditional trolly, chowder & fishermans wharf experience others want a the modern day SF’s, refined culinary experience. But if I had to pick one I would probably pick Hotel Vitale … Read More