Last weekend brought Diwali ( दीपावली ) - an Indian celebration that, in a ridiculously simple explanation, is a celebration of the victory of good over evil; the uplifting of spiritual darkness.  Also known as a Festival Of Lights, it is a very jubilant five days where places are decorated with candles and lights, plus [...]

Last week, I posted impressions from my first couple days in SF. Since then, I’ve had a chance to visit some of the destinations (still only a fraction) I’ve been wanting to and very few have disappointed. Thanks to those that have emailed and commented on suggestions of places I try.
Since Terroir has been closed [...]

I’m on a brisk two and a half day visit with my girlfriend in San Francisco and yesterday I had a chance to check out a couple places I’ve been wanting to…
Blue Bottle Coffee Co.
Where I write this post from right now….actually I’m typing it up here as they don’t have wireless. Besides that though, [...]

Being from Vancouver, walking into Terroir in San Francisco’s airy and old wood-filled space wasn’t something I was used to seeing. A small wine tasting bar pouring 20ish different glasses from their daily revolving chalkboard of wines (they also serve some artisan charcuterie and a cheese selection), which includes a retail component where you can [...]