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Caesar’s: A San Francisco Institution Since 1956

CAESAR’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT. 2299 Powell Street. San Francisco. “From the banker and blue-collar worker to Grandma and Grandpa – we’ve always embraced everybody at Caesar’s…”  – Co-owner Luigi Romani Caesar’s is … Continue reading →

January 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

Galleria Park Hotel

The Galleria Park Hotel. 191 Sutter Street. San Francisco, California. Telephone: (415) 781-3060. Travelers coming into San Francisco will find many places to stay in Herb Caen’s legendary “city-by-the-bay.” However, quantity isn’t ever the issue, is … Continue reading →

January 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

Glenn’s Deer Handle

Stooped over and covered in mud, trying to pull a long gangly buck through the dense underbrush at dusk – that’s when deer hunters everywhere have felt the need for … Continue reading →

February 1, 2007 · Leave a comment

Erin Crawford & Book Reviews

Artist Statement As a self taught artist, my paintings are a celebration of my love for dance and music. They have been a remedy for a broken heart and a … Continue reading →

January 1, 2005 · Leave a comment

Tai Chi Restaurant

TAI CHI RESTAURANT. 2031 Polk Street. San Francisco. Open Daily. Chinese restaurants are literally a dime a dozen in San Francisco. On most every block in the city they appear like … Continue reading →

November 1, 2004 · Leave a comment

European Style Mousse Mix From Nestle

It’s hard to find somebody who doesn’t love chocolate mousse. It’s on everybody’s top five list of desserts – something we look forward to savoring on New Year’s Eve at … Continue reading →

September 1, 2004 · Leave a comment

The Golden Flower

THE GOLDEN FLOWER (VIETNAMESE). 2428 Clement Street. San Francisco. Serving lunch and dinner. In a city built on the strength of its restaurants, there are plenty of choices for Vietnamese food. … Continue reading →

September 1, 2004 · Leave a comment

“Saxophone Man”

I. Van Morrison wailed (his) Lips in To long White flowers (blew) His saxophone Into the Electric lungs Of song (the) Rippled feathers Of echoes (come) Alive to talk (the) … Continue reading →

July 1, 2004 · Leave a comment

Piper At the Gates of Dawn

Van Morrison Live On Stage: A Meditation I. And the Cold harshness Of time (dissolves) When we hear Him sing (live) On stage (angels) Married to Their wings (sing) Of … Continue reading →

July 1, 2004 · Leave a comment
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