Monday, September 19, 2005

Photographic proof my mom still loves me!


Mom dropped in to visit W and I to make sure I was still living. (if you'd been waiting for a blog post, you might have begun to wonder) We worked the bay area over pretty good. On thursday we took her on her first visit to our home away from home, Ikea. She was like a kid in a candy store, exactly what you might expect. We dropped by to see aunt peggy after that, and then had another fabulous meal at sushi avenue. (They're hiring, and that seems like a lot more fun than working at the BRO part time) Friday We took BART into the city and then rode the MUNI up to the wharf area. We strolled throuh pier 39 walked along Until we got to fishermans wharf and then had the most delicious and filling lunch possible, a Huge bowl of Cioppino from Scoma's. We had another restaurant in mind but the nice person at the CA welcome center desk decided we should go to Scoma's instead and she was sooooooo right. We got a corner, waterfront table and impeccable service. Yes, it was expensive, but I got more food than I could have eaten in 2 sittings, and it was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Saturday we visited the farmers market at bayfair, and found out how badly I'd been missing out on something right under my nose. We then went to Kincaids at Jack london square and had a fabulous lunch. I have to figure out how to make their signature hot crab sandwich that is to die for. Saturday night I did bust out the culinary skills as we entertained mom and family friend (and fellow san leandrite) Jen. I thought the food was good, but it was no Kincaids, Scoma's or Sushi Ave. Posted by Picasa

A tall ship on San Francisco bay. Yes, this day really was this beautiful Posted by Picasa

How good a job do I have to get to eat here every day?


Here was my view from our table at Scoma's on fishermans wharf. Yes, that is the Trans america pyramid and coit tower. Once my enourmous bowl of Cioppino arrived I could barely see out the window anymore. We got fabulous service, and I am hoping someday to be able to create a masterpiece like we ate. Posted by Picasa

Mmmmm Chocolate Augghhhhhh


We spent a while at this SF Landmark but managed not to buy any chocolate. Although they did give us a free caramel filled chocolate bar that was absolutely delicious. This is company number 327 I'm boycotting since their main plant is now in San Leandro but they refused to hire me for a financial analyst job they advertised online for months Posted by Picasa