We reluctantly left Tanglewood House after breakfast Saturday and drove down to San Francisco. Luckily we received cash for the tire replacement and put the Yaris debacle behind us. We brought the warm vineyard sun with us and San Francisco was unusually hot and dry. After we checked in to the Omni Hotel, we ventured into Chinatown. The Oriental Pearl caught our eye (ok, it was the only thing downhill in an all-uphill town!) and we ordered the dim sum lunch sampler without knowing what we were getting. We tried to identify what we were eating, but the main goal was to keep up with the endless platters being delivered. Turns out this was on Rachel Ray's list of places to eat, so our luck continues in finding good food in unfamiliar towns.
I wanted to ride a cable car, and as fate would have it, one was available right as we left the restaurant. Only two "seats" on the edge of the car remained, so off we go down the street of San Francisco hanging on for dear life! It was a classic scene. We walked to Fisherman's Wharf and jumped on a tour boat at random ($15 each seemed fair for an hour tour...) to cool off. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the $1M+ boat required yacht club, and the city.
We had just enough time to clean up before headed out for Moroccan food with friends Kris and Owen - great food, even better conversation, and a wonderful way to wind down our trip. We'll be back!
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We are making reservations now for our 50th anniversary at the French Laundry. Probably by then it will be $1000 for dinner.
Glad you got to see Kris and had wonderful weather in SF. I'll bet a week isn't nearly long enough but just right to get a taste of the place.
Now, where is that case of wine you promised us?
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