In article >,
sandi > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote in
> news >
> > In article >,
> > "Dimitri" > wrote:
> >
> >> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
> >>
> >> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a
> >> block from Union Square.
> >>
> >> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there.
> >> I intend on taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel
> >> around town.
> >>
> >> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other
> >> ideas are gratefully accepted.
> >>
> >> I am going to try not to buy out the Boudine bakery at the
> >> wharf and take 12 loaves back to my room - ;-)
> >>
> >> Dimitri
> >
> > I've not been to San Francisco now for 27 years... but I still
> > remember fishermans warf with fond memories. :-)
>
> Maybe a next 'get together' for this group?

If I have the money to drive or fly there! I no longer live in
California. :-(

I was born there, but now reside in Texas.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
Sqwertz > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote:
>
> > I've not been to San Francisco now for 27 years... but I still remember
> > fishermans wharf with fond memories. :-)
>
> It was better 27 years ago. Now it's very commercialized, kinda
> like Times Square.
>
> -sw

You've been there recently?
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Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Dimitri said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> sandi said...
>>
>>> "Dimitri" > wrote in
>>> :
>>>
>>>> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
>>>>
>>>> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a
>>>> block from Union Square.
>>>>
>>>> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there.
>>>> I intend on taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel around
>>>> town.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other
>>>> ideas are gratefully accepted.
>>>>
>>>> I am going to try not to buy out the Boudine bakery at the
>>>> wharf and take 12 loaves back to my room - ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Dimitri
>>>
>>> For fun and grins and the food is not bad at all IMHO.
>>>
>>> Sam Wo's 813 Washington St.
>>>
>>> Just one of MANY links to Sam Wo +San francisco.
>>>
>>> http://www.yelp.com/biz/sam-wo-restaurant-san-francisco
>>
>>
>> My recommendation:
>>
>> Edinburgh Castle Pub for the fish & chips and cocktails.
>>
>> http://www.castlenews.com/
>>
>> Beautiful Bar!!!
>>
>> I don't know the sexual preference nowadays. Call, if it matters.
>>
>> Andy
>
> I have no problem with any sexual preference.
>
> only a few blocks from the hotel.
>
>
> On the list
>
> Thanks
>
> Dimitri


Dimitri,

You're welcome!

I might add, if it's of any importance, it's only been a mere 33 years
since I dined there last.

Don't mention ya know me, they might charge you double! <VBG>

Best,

Andy

On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:07:28 -0700, Serene Vannoy
> wrote:

>Christine Dabney wrote:

>> If you really want a cheese store treat, head across the bay to
>> Berkeley, to The Cheese Board.
>>
>> In fact, if you want a real foodie adventure, spend the day in the
>> East Bay, and go to Berkeley Bowl, and the Spanish Table.
>
>And Chez Panisse.
>
>Serene, who hasn't made it there yet

Yes, the Cheese Board is directly across the street from Chez Panisse.
It's the Gourmet Ghetto!

Christine

Wow, I wish I still lived there, Dimitri. Rich and I would have shown you
around. There are tons of great places to eat. One that I recommend (make
reservations) is Boulevard. It is pricey but well worth the dough. Boudine
bakery is ok. It isn't the best by any means. Depending on where you want
to go, BART will get you around but I wouldn't rely on cable cars.

Have a great trip!

J.

On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:40:26 -0400, Dimitri wrote
(in article >):

> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
>
> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a block from Union
> Square.
>
> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there. I intend on
> taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel around town.
>
> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other ideas are
> gratefully accepted.
>
> I am going to try not to buy out the Boudine bakery at the wharf and take 12
> loaves back to my room - ;-)
>
> Dimitri
>

"Janis" > wrote in message
la.org...
> Wow, I wish I still lived there, Dimitri. Rich and I would have shown you
> around. There are tons of great places to eat. One that I recommend
> (make
> reservations) is Boulevard. It is pricey but well worth the dough.
> Boudine
> bakery is ok. It isn't the best by any means. Depending on where you
> want
> to go, BART will get you around but I wouldn't rely on cable cars.
>
> Have a great trip!
>
> J.
>
> On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:40:26 -0400, Dimitri wrote
> (in article >):
>
>> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
>>
>> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a block from
>> Union
>> Square.
>>
>> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there. I intend
>> on
>> taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel around town.
>>
>> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other ideas are
>> gratefully accepted.
>>
>> I am going to try not to buy out the Boudine bakery at the wharf and take
>> 12
>> loaves back to my room - ;-)
>>
>> Dimitri


Thanks Kid!

Dimitri

On 2008-09-28, Dimitri > wrote:
> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
>
> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a block from Union
> Square.
>
> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there. I intend on
> taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel around town.
>
> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other ideas are
> gratefully accepted.

My favorite restaurant in town is La Ciccia. Utterly authentic Sardinian
food (unlike places like, e.g., Delfina, which "Cal" it up) and the absolute
warmest hostess you'll find anywhere (and, in true Italian fashion, her
husband is the chef). It's a haul from Union Square, but the J-line will
take you to its doorstep (Church and 30th St.).

As for things to do, the Academy of Sciences just re-opened in Golden Gate
Park, and it's getting rave reviews. I'd combine that with a trip to Zazie
for breakfast. Zazie has the utterly addictive "oatmeal brulee" -- oatmeal
topped with a thin layer of creme brulee served with caramelized bananas.
Note that they only have that on weekdays.

--
Joshua Baker-LePain
QB3 Shared Cluster Sysadmin
UCSF

On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:02:34 +0000 (UTC), Joshua Baker-LePain
> wrote:

>My favorite restaurant in town is La Ciccia. Utterly authentic Sardinian
>food (unlike places like, e.g., Delfina, which "Cal" it up) and the absolute
>warmest hostess you'll find anywhere (and, in true Italian fashion, her
>husband is the chef). It's a haul from Union Square, but the J-line will
>take you to its doorstep (Church and 30th St.).

The J line is very easy for Dimitri to take because it runs along
Market. Thanks for the restaurant tip. I think I'll gather some
friends and go there.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

In article >,
Joshua Baker-LePain > wrote:


> As for things to do, the Academy of Sciences just re-opened in Golden Gate
> Park, and it's getting rave reviews.

My daughter went there last week. It was a three hour wait in line.
I'll pass on that, thank you. Maybe by late October the lines will have
lessened.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:27:15 -0700, Dan Abel > wrote:

>My daughter went there last week. It was a three hour wait in line.
>I'll pass on that, thank you. Maybe by late October the lines will have
>lessened.

Well, it *was* the first weekend. Was she in line on Free Day? I
don't know why they didn't do it like the DeYoung opening. That was
absolutely fantastic.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

Dan Abel > wrote in
:

> In article >,
> Joshua Baker-LePain > wrote:
>
>
>> As for things to do, the Academy of Sciences just re-opened in Golden
>> Gate Park, and it's getting rave reviews.
>
> My daughter went there last week. It was a three hour wait in line.
> I'll pass on that, thank you. Maybe by late October the lines will
> have lessened.
>

Heh, maybe by late October it'll be a bit warmer, too.

Mark.

--
Verbing weirds language--Calvin

"Del Cecchi" > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote:
>> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
>>
>> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a block from
>> Union Square.
>>
>> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there. I intend
>> on taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel around town.
>>
>> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other ideas are
>> gratefully accepted.
>>
>> I am going to try not to buy out the Boudine bakery at the wharf and take
>> 12 loaves back to my room - ;-)
>>
>> Dimitri
> bart doesn't get you around sf.
>
>
BART gets you from the Embarcadaro[walking distance to the wharf], downtown,
to the civic center[near the semi-new spectacular Asian Art Museum], and
into the mission.

Dimitri wrote:
> Its been a few years since I have been to SF for pleasure.
>
> Late October we're spending a few days in San Francisco a block from
> Union Square.
>
> Hopefully I will not be driving but I will have my car there. I intend
> on taking the Cable cars and/or Bart to travel around town.
>
> Suggestions for Restaurants, side trips, and/or any other ideas are
> gratefully accepted.
>
> I am going to try not to buy out the Boudine bakery at the wharf and
> take 12 loaves back to my room - ;-)
>
> Dimitri

Alfred's Steakhouse http://www.alfredssteakhouse.com/
Harris http://www.harrisrestaurant.com/
Buena Vista for Irish Coffee and they have pretty good breakfast food too
Ferry Building, there is a great farmer's market on Saturdays with all
kinds of food, not just produce. Inside the building is Acme Bread,
Cowgirl Creamery and Frog Hollow Farms plus many other places already
mentioned.
In Chinatown you can visit the fortune cookie factory.

Have a great time!

--
Queenie

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