San Francisco Je t'aime

Souvenirs from a recent San Francisco getaway.

A classic retro neon sign

Open this private door at the Kensington Park Hotel, and you enter the under water world of the Farallon restaurant.

Jellyfish lights float across the restaurant's ceiling.

Window-shopping near Union Square. Uber-luxe trunks at Goyard

Walking a tight-rope in heels at Louis Vuitton - Quite a feet!

Some Ooh La La! at Neiman Marcus

The many faces of Lady Gaga as portrayed by children at Barney's

Strolling in the ancient Muir Woods.

Walking the Golden Gate Bridge.

An unexpected collage at your feet

Feasting on German food at the Soup Kitchen

Catching a whiff of Spring at a corner flower stall.

This City is full of so many wonderful things.

I shall return,

Marjorie

Next Stop ~ The Ferry Building, San Francisco

They say that "if you go to San Franciso, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair". I say, "be sure to stop at the Ferry Building Marketplace". Not only is it a busy ferry terminal, but it houses an amazing array of specialty shops and restaurants.

Just one of the many whimsical mosaics decorating the Terminal walls.

One of Alice Waters' favorite shops is there.

You can find one-of-a-kind food and wine antiques at Culinaire.

Elsewhere you can find a shop specializing in mushrooms ...

or tea...

or cheese...

or caviar...

or, if you're in the mood for oysters ...

Grab a stool at Hog Island Oysters, and watch the theater of the chef chucking fresh oysters.

Try Boulettes Larder for breakfast.

This is the famous "Boulette", the Chef's Hungarian Puli dog - is he coming or going?

A view of the action in the kitchen...

from the Chef's table.

Sit outside the restaurant and take in a view of the Bay Bridge. Watch the ships coming and going, and the fog rolling in.

You will leave the San Francisco Ferry Terminal with many tasty treats for your Chrismas hamper.

A Merry Ferry Christmas to all!
Marjorie