#62: Pack California On Your Wall.
It’s much harder than you think. To pack everything you’ve ever imagined about California –– the wine, the mountains, the beach, the foods, the bizarre things, the 49ers, the ocean, the bay –– into a single map. But, if nothing else, at least you can pack wine, grapes, mountains, beach and cheese all in one. In a wine map of California. Unfolding now with the price tag smack down in the middle, it’s impressive given the size of California…
#61: The “Little Italy” Of CA: Sausalito.
Be careful though. You’ll probably visit and want to stay forever. Sausalito, a 30-minute ferry ride across the bay, nestled at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, is simply breathtaking. Its mediterranean character and bohemian spirit become intrinsically apparent in the slope of the land, the style of the boats, the warm greetings from the deck hands, the open-air cafes giving way to the ocean views, the endless trattorias and gelaterias dotting the main street, and the…
#60: Jog Through San Francisco.
A typical Saturday affair.
#59: Put An Avocado On Everything.
Here in California, if you say “avocado,” you’re golden. One roll off the tongue, and you’re usually moved to the front of the line, given preferential condiment “whatever-you’d-like-sweetie” treatment, and generous proportions. 🙂 It was a testament to how an avocado-based sandwich turned a simple avocado from spreadable afterthought to buttery richness that enriched my lunch hour. It was Italian-style, California lunch hour (1pm). My hungry-man craving was in full effect. I could feel the hunger pangs…
#58: Join The Food Truck Revolution.
The food truck phenomenon has taken the country by storm, and apparently the South San Francisco Bay Area too. Today, I caught a glimpse of the food truck revolution in action. I saw local chefs doing what they do best in a fraction of their usual kitchen space. I saw a tight knit community of bartering and camaraderie with no real money being exchanged. And I saw a culture emerging of patrons treating each other, their chefs and…