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1. Gayle
4/17/2010!
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11/15/2008 First to Review
600th REVIEW!
A Tribute to Gayle V. - An 18 part list of Chai-Lights. Just So You Know!
* I lucked… Read more »
2. Tyrone - A Dog Among Dogs
The Contra Costa Times did an article on Tyrone and Gayle this week. Giving your pet a confortable end:
http://www.contracosta...
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6/26/2009
The beloved Tyrone, passed on peacefully at home with his favourite person (Gayle) at his side.… Read more »
3. Sociale
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 921-3200
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Laurel Heights
REVIEW #800!
Gayle and I came here for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner and more....
We have been together for almost 4 years and we have been through a lot together. And through a good number of back and forth conversations, we have thoroughly…More »
4. Plearn Thai Palace
Gayle and I met for the first time and had our first dinner here together on 3/9/2005. Who knew that 4 years later, we would be sitting at the same restaurant with our two well-loved sons?! Heartfelt Cards and gifts were exchanged and in what may…More »
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4/3/2008
Gayle and I had our first date here and she still hasn't let me forget that I agreed to her… Read more »
5. Il Fornaio
Gayle and I had our second date here over 4 years ago and in a great outfit that she wore to our more recent dinner at Sociale. This is also the date when we started talking about more personal subjects.
I have also been here for the occasional…More »
6. Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
Categories:
Jazz & Blues,
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Jack London Square
Gayle and I had our 3rd date here over 4 years ago. Our evening started with a "let's just be friends" talk and ended several hours later with a "test" kiss at Left Bank in Pleasant Hill. In between, was a great performance by Keiko Matsui, a nice…More »
7. Left Bank Restaurant - CLOSED
What can I say, this is the place where Gayle put me to the test over 3 years ago....
8. Bacar - CLOSED
My son and I took Gayle here for Mother's Day Brunch yesterday. The dining room on the main floor had a completely different vibe than supper and was mostly filled with happy families.
The food was delicious, especially the crusts on my son's French…More »
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7/14/2007
Who knew that a 4 hour meal and conversation at Bacar with a friend of Lisa's would be one of the… Read more »
9. Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
I took Gayle here for her birthday last night, and only after I convinced her that working late and missing a chance to celebrate wasn't a good idea. After all, a little white space in ones life is a good and healthy thing.
Va de Vi marks a special…More »
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4/27/2007
The wine selection is interesting, fun, and well considered. The food is great, but if your from the… Read more »
10. Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Gayle and I just returned from our 6th Straight April at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This time we brought up another couple with us, should have planned for the Ashland Film Festival, experienced sun, rain, and snow (all on the same day), and…More »
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4/25/2010
Gayle and I just returned from our 5th Straight year at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). It… Read more »
11. Katy's Kreek
Gayle and I stopped in at Katy's Kreek for an early mean before attending the Shellapolooza event Tuesday night at the Lesher Center. Gayle and one of her work friends have been here before, as she was greeted warmly and informed of some wine…More »
12. Lesher Center for the Arts
Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand
Whose wine, what wine, where the hell did I dine?
Must have been a dream, I don't believe where I've been
Come on - lets do it again
Do you, you feel like I do?
Gayle and I were a few of the 600ish arts…More »
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9/30/2009
Last night, Gayle and I attended the annual Shellapolooza event at the Lesher Center. This is an… Read more »
13. Metro Lafayette
Gayle and I hosted dinner here last night for some work colleagues. We had a 6:15 reservation and as some of us arrived early, the service at the bar was friendly and prompt. We also enjoyed the sleek and attractive minimalist decor.
Our group of 5…More »
14. Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts
The Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art, 1000-seat auditorium, which includes a 50' x 40' stage (plus 25' wings on each side), full fly loft, a green room, dressing/makeup rooms, black box theatre, a costume shop, a scene…More »
15. Rocca Family Vineyards
Lisa is my personal banker at First Republic and has been a good friend since the dark days of related to the unwelcome end of my previous marriage. At one point in this process, I agreed to buy my son's mother out of her share of the house (and at…More »
16. Pres a Vi - CLOSED
Three of us had dinner here yesterday (Sunday). This place is not the easiest to find in terms of driving and parking. The reservation I made through Open Table went smoothly (except for a slight bobble once there). The space itself is gorgeous…More »
17. Unicorn - CLOSED
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-8098
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
The South Campus neighbourhood has gotten seedier over time (especially with Cody's closing), but this place is definitely worth the trip. I had a great meal here with friendly service and some taste sensations that I hadn't previously considered.…More »
18. California Independent Film Festival
Gayle and I had a very enjoyable "date night" by going to see "White Christmas" at the Orinda Theatre, followed by an excellent dinner at Shelby's. This special Hannukah showing was hosted by the California Independent Film Festival.
We were…More »
19. Shelby's
Gayle and I shared a nice dinner at Shelby's after enjoying the special 4 PM Hanukkah showing of White Christmas at the Orinda Theater. It was also a rainy day and with perhaps a little dip in temperature, we could have been singing "Let it Snow".
We…More »
20. Florali
The call from Gayle came in at 8:45 AM yesterday. The arrangement from Florali had arrived at her office, and I happily "wagged my tail" as she said "Good Husband!".
I don't know a lot about flowers and should probably have them sent to Gayle more…More »
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10/30/2008
I'm up in the Puget Sound area of Washington State this week on business. And while I'm working and… Read more »
21. Lisa's Annual Wine Cellar Reduction Party
REVIEW #1200!
Friends are important, and Lisa has been very good one. We actually dated for short time many years ago and quickly decided that friendship was a much better option. We're both complicated people, who are not always easy to deal with,…More »
22. The New York Times
New York, NY 10036
(212) 556-1234
Category:
Print Media
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Call me old fashioned, but I remain an enthusiastic daily newspaper reader. Currently that includes the SF Chronicle, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. I read some of the on-line content as well, but so far that can't replace the…More »
23. Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Categories:
Animal Shelters,
Veterinarians,
Pet Training
My dog Yogi started off his life as a street dog from Mexico before my son and I adopted him from the Marin Humane Society 6 years ago. Now he is "College Graduate" after matriculating at ARF University and receiving his Dog Obedience Degree! Muzzle…More »
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11/20/2009
After Gayle's beloved Tyrone completed his full and happy life, she decided to channel her grief by… Read more »
24. Orpheum Theatre
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 551-2000
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Gayle and I are at a point in our relationship that we have enough "things" and that gifts that are "experiences" are more appreciated. This year for our birthdays, we gave each other theater tickets. She took me to American Idiot last month and…More »
25. Olde Main Brewing Company & Restaurant
Inspired by my parent's fitness (see Cub Foods review), Gayle and I went for a long walk yesterday. We walked from my parent's house to and around the Iowa State Campus, went down Lincoln Way to downtown and then back home. We figured that was…More »
26. Valles Caldera National Preserve
My review is regarding the Valle Grande or Caldera itself, not the administrative office.
It's an incredible scenic drive west of Los Alamos. I make it a point to see it again every time I return to New Mexico. Since the land has been "opened up"…More »
27. Bandelier National Monument
A remarkable National Monument and a hidden gem in the shadow of Los Alamos. We enjoyed the Main Loop trail and the lessons regarding this ancient civilization. I only wish we had more time to branch out into the less traveled areas of the park.
And…More »
28. Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Gayle and I came here as part of a time share deal. Otherwise, we probably couldn't afford it. And the mandatory time share presentation was low key, fun and interesting, even after we made it clear that for now we were not interested in buying.
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29. Pike's Point State Park
This small Iowa state park is actually closer to the town of Spirit Lake and is the "Go To" place to take my son swimming when we're here in the summer. My brother also worked here for a time during his summer job for the Iowa State Department of…More »
30. Dairy Queen
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-5483
Living in the SF Bay Area can spoil you food-wise, whether it's Bi-Rite Creamery for ice cream or Peets for coffee. But when I come home to the Midwest, there is nothing better than soft serve ice cream from the local Dairy Queen. It's local,…More »
31. Salvatore Italian Restaurant
I have just returned from the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The trip was great and I'll admit to feeling a little out of place when I arrived home around mid-day last Saturday. During most of that time, I had not seen a single email, TV show or…More »
32. Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 647-2949
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
Someone asked me recently whether seen Compulsion yet. My answer should have been - No. Jew?
For other Members of the Tribe (MOT), this is an inside joke that was made famous in the Annie Hall Movie. However, throughout my Sunday Matinee viewing of…More »
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11/11/2009
American Idiot closes on November 15 and I wanted to see it again with my son before this production… Read more »
33. Zabu Zabu
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-9228
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
Gayle and I came here yesterday for an early dinner after seeing a very well performed "Joe Turner Has Come and Gone" at Berkeley Rep (2 down and 8 to-go in this August Wilson series). The restaurant is only a short 1+ block walk from the Theatre. We…More »
34. Weisinger's of Ashland
Tasting was free and the wine was quite good. Eric Weisinger was friendly, charming, and a great salesperson for his wine. The patio also had a great view of Ashland. He even convinced Gayle to join the wine club for while.
35. Zheng Long Restaurant - CLOSED
We had a family dinner here yesterday and a good time was had by all. The service was very good and they were very accomodating towards a toddler that was with us. We had an assortment of tasty appetizers and main courses between us. All were…More »
36. Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 735-6000
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
I stayed here for about a week during a professional conference. Our room was very nice with the LCD screen and Sleep Number Bed. The bathroom was a bit small and the temperature control was inconsistent. The staff really nice, friendly, and…More »
37. New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro
REVIEW #900!
Gayle and I usually end up having at least one "kick ass" dinner as part of our annual trip up to Ashland. Our 2+ hour dining experience at New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro was one such destination meal. We will definitely be back next year…More »
38. Lake Merritt
Gayle and I walked comletely around the lake today. It was a gorgeous day and we thoroughly enjoyed the exercise and the people watching. The lake itself is a bit rank in places and the believe it or not there's more Canada Geese here than pigeons.
39. Rouge et Blanc
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 391-0207
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Gayle and I came here late afternoon yesterday for a nosh before walking onward to Kung Pao Kosher Comedy at the New Asia Restaurant in China Town.
We had a very nice time together here. We sat at one of the high tables, but we could have sat…More »
40. Sidebar
Gayle and my son took me here last night for a belated and most appreciated birthday celebration. Maybe I should have been at a Seder on this first night of Pesach, but I'm still a bit miffed that "equity for all" in the Jewish community doesn't…More »
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Albany, CA
Yelping SinceMarch 2007
Things I LoveMy Son, Gayle, My Parents and Siblings, My Home, My Work, My Dogs and Cats, Iowa, and Canada.
Find Me InAlbany or Pleasant Hill
My HometownEstherville Iowa - Home of the Mighty Midgets!
My Blog Or WebsiteEvery Yelp Posting Tells A Story About Me, Past, Present, or Future....
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm With Gayle, My Son, at Work, at Home, or on Facebook.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI Love America and Freedom!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadAnderson Valley Advertiser
My First ConcertElton John at the Iowa State Fair
My Favourite MovieField of Dreams, Slapshot, or the Fugitive
My Last Meal On EarthPagliai's Pizza in Iowa City
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a Yankee and an Aggie (Gig Em!)
Most Recent DiscoveryI Don't Roll on Shabbos!
Current CrushMary Gayle