Archive for January, 2007
Bernadus Lodge
Located just a couple of hours south of San Francisco, I love Carmel as a weekend getaway destination. There’s the shopping (have you been to the gigantic Anthropologie downtown?!); the spas at Pebble Beach (not to be missed); and the excellent dining options (especially if you’re a seafood fan).
Tucked away in Carmel Valley is Bernadus [...]
Farmer Brown
The first thing you should know about dining at Farmer Brown: Get a reservation. The second: The neighborhood is not the greatest (described as “on the cusp of Union Square and the Tenderloin”), but you can easily walk from the BART station or take advantage of the secure parking at a lot next door.
The third, [...]
Craft Gym
If your New Year’s resolutions involve picking up an art or craft skill, then this is the place for you. Workshops, studio passes (per day or on a membership basis), private lessons, finishing services (for those who are good at starting projects), and special events are all possible.
The crafts here run the gamut: candlemaking, tilemaking, [...]
