Crepe O Chocolat
CREPE O CHOCOLAT. 75 O’Farrell Street. San Francisco. It’s hard to believe that Crepe O Chocolat founder Sylvie Krawec was once an analyst in the insurance industry. Bluntly, restaurateurs this good and … Continue reading
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
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
The Giants Strike Back Against Violence
In San Francisco, the Giants are about much more than baseball. In addition to being one of the most storied teams in the National League (home to Mays, McCovey, Marichal … Continue reading
Yet Another Question of Brutality
In mid-May (2007), Esther Hwang, a model and soon-to-be lawyer from San Francisco, was celebrating the end of her law school curriculum with a friend in North Beach when she was accosted by two San … Continue reading
On Food & Cooking
Eye On the Chef: Emeril Lagasse’s New Book A Keeper EMERIL’S POTLUCK. Emeril Lagasse. William Morrow. Make no mistake – this guy can cook! And this book — to borrow a … Continue reading
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
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
Celia’s Mexican Restaurant
CELIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT. 1 Vivian Way, San Rafael. And others throughout the Bay Area, including: Berkeley, two locations in San Mateo, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Lafayette, … Continue reading