As a San Francisco Bay Area native, I've been hearing about the wonders of Pier 23 Cafe for years now. From the outdoor seating, to the view of the bay, the live music, the beer, and the food. … more
With the weather around here being so lovely lately, there's no better time to go shucking oysters at the source than now, so this past weekend, several of my friends and I went to shuck some of California's … more
A few months ago, a San Francisco Gilt City deal popped up with a pretty cool sounding deal -- a three course meal with custom created off-the-menu cocktail pairings at The Alembic, a bar in the Haight-Ashbury … more
As a non-skier tagging along on a ski trip to Stowe, Vermont, I had imagined that I'd be cozying up with a book by the fireplace or nursing a cocktail in a hot tub for most of the weekend while the … more
This Valentine's Day, my Valentine and I decided to descend upon Bistro Liaison to add a little French twist to our V-Day. Located on Shattuck Avenue in between downtown Berkeley and the infamous … more
Especially during new years! A couple of weeks prior to my trip to the East Coast, I was still undecided about whether I would pass through New York City or not during my stay, … more