Are you looking for somewhere special to take your mother for Mothers Day this year. Dinning out is always an issue, because most of the restaurants are overbooked. You certainly can not ask Mom to cook, so that leaves finding something that everyone can enjoy and can be done in a single afternoon.
If you live in the San Francisco area, I have something that you might enjoy. We tried this last year and it was a real hit for our whole (more…)
There are three things everyone loves about San Francisco. Starting with an image that comes to mind when you hear San Francisco which is the cable cars. They were invented in San Francisco in 1873. These cars dominated transportation for 30 years. Now they have become the worldwide symbol for San Fransisco. There are 2 types of cars. The California Street cable cars are maroon and larger.They have open seating on each end and closed in the middle. The powell Street lines are smaller. They have 28 cars made to look like the cars did at different points in history. Rider (more…)
If you plan to visit the Bay Area you need to make sure you allocate enough time to visit the historic Castro District which is the geographically defined symbol of the city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender events and activism. Concentrated primarily in the business district located on Castro Street from Market Street to 19th Street, the gayborhood extends down Market Street toward Church Street and on both sides of the Castro neighborhood from Church Street to Eureka Street. Named after Jose Castro (a leader in the Mexican opposition to the U.S. rule of California in the 19th century) the neighborhood was created in 1887 and its current architecture is very reminiscent of the time.If you’ve seen the movie Milk starring Sean Penn, you’ve already gotten an inside glimpse into this tight knit but open community. In fact, you might want to stop into Harvey’s (named after Harvey Milk who was locally known as “The Mayor of Castro Street”) for a drink and a bite to eat since it has the same open and friendly personality as its namesake. And if you’re craving a seafood dinner (since you are on the coast, after all) make sure you put Catch Restaurant on your list of places to go. Catch has been voted “Best Seafood” restaurant in 2007 and 2008, and it’s definitely not resting on its laurels when I was there in 2010 it was still stellar. It’s casually elegant with a great vibe and the Miso Glazed Back Cod is to die for. I’m a happily married heterosexual woman and I love everything about the Castro district
You bet San Francisco has been the back drop for many filmmakers and screen writers dating all the way back to 1927 and Old San Francisco starring Dolores Costello which was touted to be a “romance of the days when ‘Frisco was the Paris of America,” and coming all the way forward to 2010 with The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington.And there’s a whole lot in between.So if you’re in the mood for a San Francisco escape but can’t physically get to the City, why not check out some of these titles and do some landmark spotting of your own!
One of the most infamous names in animation is Walt Disney. Whether it’s for the animated classics, such as Snow White and Mickey Mouse, or for the infamous Disneyland and Disney World, Disney is a worldwide success. The Disney family (Walt and Roy Disney) are the ones who brought the Disney Corporation to life, and now, you can learn about Walt Disney at the Walt Disney Family Museum.Located in San Francisco (the Presidio), the museum contains ten different galleries. Each exhibit is designed to travel through a stage of Walt Disney’s life. In the first gallery, “Beginnings,” you’ll find pictures of Walt Disney as a child all the way through to his teenage years. You’ll even see pictures of Disney as a WWI Red Cross member alongside a life size model of the ambulance that he drove during the war. (more…)
Since 1963, visitors have been awed by the lifelike figures at the Wax Museum. Located at Fisherman’s Wharf, the museum has six different exhibits, each with multiple subsections. From historical moments to film classics, the Wax Museum has a figure for them all.The two biggest exhibits are the “History” and “Sports and Entertainment” collections. The “History” showcase holds some of the world’s most well known figures. There are humanitarian models, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Nelson Mandela, as well as verbal and visual artists, like William Shakespeare and Salvador Dali. However, in the “Sports and Entertainment” display, visitors can see replicas of past and present celebrities. Whether it’s Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, or modern day favorites Johnny Depp and Beyonce Knowles, the museum has both. There’s even a section for sports fans, with featured stars including Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, and Muhammad Ali. (more…)
After a long day at work or a lengthy flight, just thinking about cooking makes the day a little longer. In San Francisco there are so many delicious restaurants, and each caters to different tastes. So instead of choosing from the freezer aisle, pick from our favorite San Francisco restaurants and menus.The CosmopolitanJust one of San Francisco’s triple threats in dining, The Cosmopolitan is a restaurant, bar and piano lounge. For lunch, enjoy a fresh “Cobbsmopolitan” salad, or if you’re feeling a little carnivorous, a BBQ Niman Ranch brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Foodies will also exclaim over the dinner menu; with choices from a Grilled Niman Ranch pork chop to a Wild King Salmon roasted in a corn husk with veggies. And don’t forget the happy ending. After all, what puts a bigger smile on your face than a molten center chocolate bread pudding? (more…)
San Francisco isn’t called the City by the Bay for no reason. Home to the iconic Golden Gate bridge, as well as Alcatraz Island, some of the sights are best seen from the water. And with a variety of tour companies to choose from, there are plenty of ways to enjoy San Francisco Bay.If you’re looking to have somebody give you the grand tour, consider the Golden Gate Sailing Tours. On a yacht that holds six people, head out to the bay on a private sailing experience. Your captain is Bob Cole, and since he’s sailed the bay for 28 years, he can provide a variety of tours: such as timed excursions (3, 4, and 6 hours), sailing lessons (if you chose), and even corporate tours. But if none of the packages appeal to you, there’s the ability to customize the cruise, too. During the week prices are cheaper, only costing 100 per hour: however, weekend rates have a 25 increase. (more…)
In this economy, we can’t all fly out to the Globe Theatre and watch a Shakespearean play. Luckily, now you don’t have to. For the remaining September weekends, The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will be hosting performances of Two Gentleman of Verona in Presidio Park. Oh, and did we mention, the shows are free!Since 1983, The Shakespeare Festival has been providing San Francisco with plays like The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and their first year performances, The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. Yet, this year will be the first time the actors have performed the Two Gentlemen of Verona. (more…)