Ubuntu on the Horizon

Okay, friends. The game is on.
Thanks to Chuck and Marc’s suggestions, I’ve got lunch reservations at Ubuntu in Napa this Saturday. Will it restore my faith in humanity? Dear Lord, I hope so.
I’ll report back.

Universal Cafe

I’m becoming a colossal bore.
Seriously. If I’m boring myself this much, I can’t imagine what you must be thinking.
I’m talking about me writing the same old story, again and again. It goes a little something like this: Nice restaurant, well-prepared food, nothing but Risotto for the vegetarian entrée.
At first, it was funny. (Although, admittedly, not [...]

Nua: Not So Much

While we’re on the topic of neighborhoods, I’ve got a love/hate relationship with Northbeach.
In the love column: The ready availability of cannolis, the presence of some damn-fine coffee, City Lights, the cathedral at night, and the occasional feeling that you’re visiting another, more glamorous country than your own.
In the hate column: The neighborhood’s continuous celebration [...]

Lolo: Welcome to the Neighborhood

Last weekend was Folsom Street Fair, and we had friends visiting town for the event. It was Saturday night, we were all famished, and I had let everyone down. I’d forgotten—gasp—to make dinner reservations.
Thankfully I remembered a tip from Marcia over at Tablehopper. There was a “cute new restaurant” alert in her newsletter about Lolo, [...]

Paul K

Proximity is everything. That certainly seems to be the case for Paul K. If you’re headed to the ballet or the symphony, Paul K is a no-brainer. Otherwise, personally, I’d take a pass.
Last night was my second meal there, and I had the same reaction as before: Myeh. (That word makes more sense if you [...]

Bar Bambino

First things first, I suppose. I’ll tell you about Europe eventually—but after all this build-up, it’s sure to be a snooze for you. Anyway, I feel compelled to provide some “news you can use” that’s a bit closer to home. Let’s start with Bar Bambino.
Now, I may complain incessantly about my work and travel schedule, [...]

Aggghhhhhggh!

I’m so painfully behind in writing, it’s ridiculous. You know when you get to the point that your so far behind, you almost can’t get started? Yeah.
Coming soon(ish) London, Rome, Barcelona, and a few reviews closer to home: Bar Bambino, and newcomer, Lolo.
Standby.