Comments on: A Honeymoon in San Francisco http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco It's all spinning wheels and self-doubt until the first pot of coffee. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:06:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0-alpha By: Three Years in Review - 0xDECAFBAD http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-382899 Three Years in Review - 0xDECAFBAD Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:11:18 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-382899 <p>[...] Organic, I finished a book on del.icio.us. Meanwhile, the girl and I prepared for a wedding and a honeymoon in San Francisco. Unexpectedly, I got offered a job at Yahoo! a month or so before getting married. We got married [...]</p> [...] Organic, I finished a book on del.icio.us. Meanwhile, the girl and I prepared for a wedding and a honeymoon in San Francisco. Unexpectedly, I got offered a job at Yahoo! a month or so before getting married. We got married [...]

]]> By: It’s all about June 9th http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-35214 It’s all about June 9th Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:48:42 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-35214 <p>[...] I was just catching up on some unread blogs in my ‘must read’ list and came across a post on 0xDECAFBAD from late last month: It’s official - on June 9th, the girl and I are to be married. [...]</p> [...] I was just catching up on some unread blogs in my ‘must read’ list and came across a post on 0xDECAFBAD from late last month: It’s official – on June 9th, the girl and I are to be married. [...]

]]> By: Eliza http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-24058 Eliza Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:50:40 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-24058 <p>My fiance and I are also honeymooning in San Francisco (coming up - July 15th is the big day!). These suggestions were great!</p> My fiance and I are also honeymooning in San Francisco (coming up – July 15th is the big day!). These suggestions were great!

]]> By: Mike Brodhead http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-11291 Mike Brodhead Wed, 24 May 2006 23:30:06 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-11291 <p>Favorite fancy restaurants of mine include Enrico's, Sauce, Boulevard, and Blowfish.</p> <p>At the opposite end of the spectrum, The Pork Store has the best hash browns I have ever tasted, and better service than anybody has a right to expect in a little dive. The Haight location is better than the one on Valencia, but expect a wait. I'm salivating just thinking about it.</p> <p>In the middle, I'm fond of Il Borgo, Walzwerk, Osha Thai, and City View (for dim sum), Henry's Hunan, and Powell's Soul Food. OK, so that's a pretty wide middle.</p> <p>Late at night, options include Sparky's and Grubstake. The daily specials at Grubstake are especially good.</p> <p>If you make it to the East Bay, look into Kirala, The New Zealander, and Le Cheval. Oh, and don't forget the famous Chez Panisse. Don't bother with the more expensive prix fixe downstairs. Go for the upstairs. It is less expensive, every bit as good (a point corroborated by one of their former chefs), and easier to get into.</p> <p>There is an abundance of great restaurants in and around San Francisco, so check the reviews and don't settle for average.</p> Favorite fancy restaurants of mine include Enrico’s, Sauce, Boulevard, and Blowfish.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, The Pork Store has the best hash browns I have ever tasted, and better service than anybody has a right to expect in a little dive. The Haight location is better than the one on Valencia, but expect a wait. I’m salivating just thinking about it.

In the middle, I’m fond of Il Borgo, Walzwerk, Osha Thai, and City View (for dim sum), Henry’s Hunan, and Powell’s Soul Food. OK, so that’s a pretty wide middle.

Late at night, options include Sparky’s and Grubstake. The daily specials at Grubstake are especially good.

If you make it to the East Bay, look into Kirala, The New Zealander, and Le Cheval. Oh, and don’t forget the famous Chez Panisse. Don’t bother with the more expensive prix fixe downstairs. Go for the upstairs. It is less expensive, every bit as good (a point corroborated by one of their former chefs), and easier to get into.

There is an abundance of great restaurants in and around San Francisco, so check the reviews and don’t settle for average.

]]> By: Brian Del Vecchio http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10983 Brian Del Vecchio Sun, 14 May 2006 01:03:55 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10983 <p>I highly recommend the Palace of Fine Arts at midnight. </p> <p>"Come Natasha, let us dance like creatures of the night!"</p> I highly recommend the Palace of Fine Arts at midnight.

“Come Natasha, let us dance like creatures of the night!”

]]> By: Heather http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10786 Heather Tue, 09 May 2006 16:27:12 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10786 <p>Hey - I just stumbled across this blog - I am marrying the man of my dreams in a few weeks (June 3rd) and we are splitting our honeymoon between San Francisco and Napa Valley. Some of these suggestions have been great - I'd love to hear more!! Neither of us have ever been to San Fransisco before - we both love to eat, drink lotsa wine and stay very active! </p> <p>I'll keep monitoring for more great ideas. Congratulations to all those who have written about their engagements and recent/upcoming marriages - it's an exciting time!!</p> Hey – I just stumbled across this blog – I am marrying the man of my dreams in a few weeks (June 3rd) and we are splitting our honeymoon between San Francisco and Napa Valley. Some of these suggestions have been great – I’d love to hear more!! Neither of us have ever been to San Fransisco before – we both love to eat, drink lotsa wine and stay very active!

I’ll keep monitoring for more great ideas. Congratulations to all those who have written about their engagements and recent/upcoming marriages – it’s an exciting time!!

]]> By: Susan http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10768 Susan Mon, 08 May 2006 17:28:22 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10768 <p>Do keep me (us?) posted about your trip. I, too, may be San Francisco-honeymoon-bound in October '06.</p> Do keep me (us?) posted about your trip. I, too, may be San Francisco-honeymoon-bound in October ‘06.

]]> By: John Doh http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10752 John Doh Mon, 08 May 2006 03:08:03 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10752 <p>I second 'Exploratorium in the Palace of Fine Arts'</p> <p>For food, definately check out Fina Estampa (http://www.finaestampasf.com/) Peruvian Cuisine, it's top notch. If you are in to garlic, check out The Stinking Rose (http://www.thestinkingrose.com/) and get to Gilroy south of the city for more garlic goodness. </p> <p>Get to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Beautiful hikes and scenery.</p> <p>Congrats and Good Luck!</p> <ul> <li>John</li> </ul> I second ‘Exploratorium in the Palace of Fine Arts’

For food, definately check out Fina Estampa (http://www.finaestampasf.com/) Peruvian Cuisine, it’s top notch. If you are in to garlic, check out The Stinking Rose (http://www.thestinkingrose.com/) and get to Gilroy south of the city for more garlic goodness.

Get to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Beautiful hikes and scenery.

Congrats and Good Luck!

  • John
]]> By: john manoogian III http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10407 john manoogian III Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:46:35 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10407 <p>my wiki travelog from napa+ sf: <a href="http://jm3.net/wk/Napa_Destinations" rel="nofollow">http://jm3.net/wk/Napa<em>Destinations</em></a> <a href="http://jm3.net/wk/Favorite_SF_Places" rel="nofollow">http://jm3.net/wk/FavoriteSF_Places</a></p> my wiki travelog from napa+ sf:
http://jm3.net/wk/NapaDestinations
http://jm3.net/wk/FavoriteSF_Places

]]> By: Brad Neuberg http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10385 Brad Neuberg Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:16:44 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10385 <p>Definently go to Forbes Island, a romantic fake floating island that is pure kitch + pure romance. It's great: http://www.forbesisland.com/</p> <p>Brad</p> Definently go to Forbes Island, a romantic fake floating island that is pure kitch + pure romance. It’s great: http://www.forbesisland.com/

Brad

]]> By: Richard Wu http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10370 Richard Wu Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:08:56 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10370 <p>I second <a href="http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10293" rel="nofollow">Michael's</a> suggestion to go to Sausalito...but you can also rent some bikes and cross the bridge that way. On the way back, take the ferry and have a few drinks.</p> <p>You may also enjoy going over to SF's large Chinatown to explore that area for a day.</p> I second Michael’s suggestion to go to Sausalito…but you can also rent some bikes and cross the bridge that way. On the way back, take the ferry and have a few drinks.

You may also enjoy going over to SF’s large Chinatown to explore that area for a day.

]]> By: Bill Humphries http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10337 Bill Humphries Fri, 28 Apr 2006 06:44:43 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10337 <p>Cynthia and I would be happy to play native guides if you want to explore Silicon Valley, you know, Fry, Stanford, and the Mothership.</p> <p>In the City I second Ed's recommendations of the Exploratorium, the Haight, and Japantown. </p> <p>Also:</p> <ol> <li>Cocktails at the bar on the top floor of the Sir Francis Drake.</li> <li>I wish you were getting into town on the 10th, then you could see Charlie Anders' monthly literary salon, <a href="http://writerswithdrinks.com/" rel="nofollow">http://writerswithdrinks.com/</a>, which is great fun.</li> <li>The Mission, the Castro, and the Haight (sorta) are co-joined so you can spend a day on foot exploring.</li> <li><a href="http://www.jdvhospitality.com/hotels/findByCombined.php?choice=Region:San%20Francisco" rel="nofollow">Joy de Vrie</a> runs a chain of boutique hotels throughout the City, so consider an upgrade for a night or two (most of them also provide free wifi.)</li> <li>Ritual Roasters on Valencia (around 22nd) makes really good coffee.</li> </ol> Cynthia and I would be happy to play native guides if you want to explore Silicon Valley, you know, Fry, Stanford, and the Mothership.

In the City I second Ed’s recommendations of the Exploratorium, the Haight, and Japantown.

Also:

  1. Cocktails at the bar on the top floor of the Sir Francis Drake.
  2. I wish you were getting into town on the 10th, then you could see Charlie Anders’ monthly literary salon, http://writerswithdrinks.com/, which is great fun.
  3. The Mission, the Castro, and the Haight (sorta) are co-joined so you can spend a day on foot exploring.
  4. Joy de Vrie runs a chain of boutique hotels throughout the City, so consider an upgrade for a night or two (most of them also provide free wifi.)
  5. Ritual Roasters on Valencia (around 22nd) makes really good coffee.
]]> By: Matt Grommes http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10325 Matt Grommes Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:15:51 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10325 <p>My wife and I had part of our honeymoon in SF as well. It's a great choice. We took a harbor tour around Alcatraz that was fun, tons of good photo ops. The Exploratorium is great (I spent the whole time explaining the science behind most of the exhibits because they were short on people and signs to do it). Being a comic book geek I had to visit the Isotope comic shop (now in a new location in the middle of the city). SF is a great place just to go walk around. There's also some great bus tours of the city you can take.</p> My wife and I had part of our honeymoon in SF as well. It’s a great choice. We took a harbor tour around Alcatraz that was fun, tons of good photo ops. The Exploratorium is great (I spent the whole time explaining the science behind most of the exhibits because they were short on people and signs to do it). Being a comic book geek I had to visit the Isotope comic shop (now in a new location in the middle of the city). SF is a great place just to go walk around. There’s also some great bus tours of the city you can take.

]]> By: Mark Denovich http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10323 Mark Denovich Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:41:39 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10323 <p>A place to stay: The Archbishop's Mansion http://www.jdvhospitality.com/hotels/hotel/2</p> <p>My wife and I have stayed there a number of times (I stumbled on to the place in '98 when all the standard JavaOne hotels were booked) It is not only a nice/comfortable place to stay with good service... it really has charm. I've stayed in a few fine hotels, but none have featured a bedroom with a stocked library or a working fireplace.</p> A place to stay: The Archbishop’s Mansion
http://www.jdvhospitality.com/hotels/hotel/2

My wife and I have stayed there a number of times (I stumbled on to the place in ‘98 when all the standard JavaOne hotels were booked) It is not only a nice/comfortable place to stay with good service… it really has charm. I’ve stayed in a few fine hotels, but none have featured a bedroom with a stocked library or a working fireplace.

]]> By: Chris Heathcote http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1#comment-10317 Chris Heathcote Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:19:52 +0000 http://decafbad.com/blog/2006/04/25/a-honeymoon-in-san-francisco#comment-10317 <p>Congratulations!</p> <p>Not exactly wallet-breaking, but the <a href="http://www.audium.org/intro.html" rel="nofollow">Audium</a> is definitely only-in-SF.</p> Congratulations!

Not exactly wallet-breaking, but the Audium is definitely only-in-SF.

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