Not much time to chat. I am hurriedly packing for another trip to San Francisco to celebrate the American Thanksgiving with the inlaws, and to see the annual tree lighting ceremony in Union Square. Yay!
And while I am there I might...
...spend a night at the fancy St.Francis (a gift from Jeff's parents)
...wander through chinatown. I want some cheap exercise books for journaling and collage.
...browse happily in City Lights
...have a beer and sketch at Vesuvio's.
...enjoy the x-mas displays and window shop at Macy's
...peruse paper at the Paper Source (maybe treat myself to a few sheets)
...go for high tea at the Ritz (another gift from Jeff's parents, thank-you). I am hoping they have madelines. I so love tea.
...stopping for burritos at Cancun in the Mission (the most colorful dining experience I have ever had). (stopping in to the Pirate Store)
...search for cool galleries, wherever they may be.
...celebrate a special birthday.
I'll fill you in on my adventures when I can.
Posted by kerismith at November 24, 2004 02:28 PMNow I want to go to San Francisco! I didn't know I've been missing strolling around Chinatown until I read your post.
And, I'm glad someone else has a "thing" for paper. I have so much pretty paper in, on, around my craft desk...and still I buy more. Some girls buy shoes...I buy paper.
Posted by: MsOktober on December 1, 2004 11:48 AMgreat links esp paper source... god I love stationary!
Posted by: m on November 30, 2004 07:41 AMI just found your great site! I have to add my favorite coffee shop to your list--Cafe Trieste. It is on Grant. One block up from Columbus. I always love to grab a book from City Lights and head up there to read and feel like I am part of the North Beach scene.
Posted by: Deb on November 28, 2004 04:43 PMthank you for so many interesting links! it's a bit overwhelming and it's drawing my focus away from my work today, but in a good way.
rest, enjoy, and above all have a great trip. keep on sharing, too.
-kaf
Oh, you must try Trattoria Pinnochio on Columbus in North Beach. It's actually just a block away from Vesuvio's, up the street from the Stinking Rose. Order the vegetarian lasagne. You won't be sorry. My sister is visiting and we went there tonight and she proclaimed it the best Italian she's ever had. This is the 2nd person who's said this about the place. And it's slightly less expensive than other places on the street.
Send me an email if you would like to have tea. ;o)
Kate
Posted by: Kate on November 25, 2004 01:06 AMWhile you're here, try to catch a dinner at Michaelangelo's Cafe in North Beach. They have the best food and a cozy little atmosphere and I love it so much, I have to recommend it to anyone who even mentions S.F. in passing! ;-) (BTW, I'm completely unaffiliated!)
Posted by: bookdawter on November 25, 2004 12:01 AMNice collage. Have a fun trip!
Posted by: kim on November 24, 2004 05:22 PMYou are making me homesick. I grew up there, and one of the wonderful things about the city is; it's always the same, magical.
Funny you should mention St. Francis, I'm staying there for a writer's conference in Feb. I can't wait. Thanks for all of the other links, I will check them out if I have time.
Enjoy your trip.
lucky you! i love your journal. i live in sf, in the mission, and my boyfriend and i were just making a list of what we would do if we were visiting here! i think you got everything on my list- when in china town there is a very special tea house www.imperialtea.com on 1411 Powell Street with dark wood and beautiful bird cages. enjoy your stay!