It’s all that creamy goodness and more at Bi-Rite Creamery near Mission Delores in San Francisco. Bi-Rite Market opened in 1940 and in 2006, pastry chefs Anne and Kris started the ice cream shop right across the street. They bake decadent treats and add them to their organic ice creams, making for dazzling choices. ...
Each trip to San Francisco, I find my way to the Italian section of San Francisco known as North Beach. The steep streets and narrow buildings have a real feel of the early days in this section of the city where Italians settled and opened restaurants. Molinari Deli is a century old salami making company...
Tadich Grill on California St in “the city” is an institution for “old school” and classic San Francisco dining. Claiming to be California’s oldest restaurant since 1849, it was founded by Croatians and is owned by third generation family members. The restaurant is long and narrow with a dark wood, hanging milk glass lighting, old...
Oasis Adult Learning offers intriguing classes such as exploring destinations by train. Former Amtrak employee Dennis Sullivan gave tips for using Amtrak trains, the Coaster, Sprinter, Metrolink, light rail and how they connect for travel. Mr. Sullivan rattled off train numbers and time schedules to LA, Seattle and Chicago. So many possibilities! I could tell...
Did you know San Diego International Airport gives free tours throughout the year? I signed up and put on my walking shoes to take part in the Terminal to Tarmac Tour. A small group of us met our tour guide who is an airport authority program manager, Sjohnna Knack, and boarded a shuttle bus from...
No trip on US 395 would be complete without a stop at Schat’s Bakery in Bishop. I remember being introduced to Sheepherder’s Bread back in the time of Wonder and Weber’s bread and realizing, wow, I didn’t know bread could taste so good. The bakery has expanded over the years and includes a deli for...
Many years ago when I visited South Lake Tahoe, the Red Hut Waffle Shop packed in the hungry skiers (and a few gamblers) and I’m glad to say it’s still here. The original waffle shop is tiny and packed with red seats and lively customers at the counter and in small booths. Lake Tahoe is...
A day of catching up and sharing a fabulous Italian meal with old time friends Bud and Stephanie Simpson. Sweet Stephanie was a former co-worker with Chris in San Diego before moving to Idaho, and she introduced us to a favorite restaurant, Cristina’s in Sun Valley, Idaho. Our meals were excellent with soups and pasta...
Yellowstone Valley Lodge is in the valley, 40 miles from the National Park with a tranquil river right outside the beautiful cabins. Located in Livingston, Montana, the rustic but refined private cabins are a stones throw from the Yellowstone River. Sitting on the deck outside the room, I took my time to gaze at the...
It’s the middle of June and 45 degrees with rain and snow in Yellowstone. Rather than attempt the cold and crowded National park, we decided on a day trip to Chico Hot Springs. The hot springs are located in Pray, Montana, in Paradise Valley, about 40 miles north of Yellowstone. The complex is bigger than...
While planning a road trip to Yellowstone, we decided to drive through parts of Montana and stop in Bozeman. And not too far out of the way lies Wheat Montana Farms in Three Forks, MT. I needed to stop here because I’m fond of making bread with Wheat Montana flour and was excited to visit...
Is Chicago style pizza really better? I guess it tastes different if you’re in Chicago, but the adventure to try different pizzas and a sandwich started at Chicago Pizza Company on Prospect Avenue in Santee. Orders take a long time to prepare because food isn’t premade and no fast food is used. The sausage and...
