shubrah: March 2011

March Madness inspired by San Francisco!

We stayed in historic Union Square at the St. Francis hotel. Inspiring to see how a hotel that was burnt down in the early 1900s still survives today in this very modern city! From the beaches of Sausalito to Monterrey, we ate our way through amazing seafood and fusion cuisine. Flowers, fish, sun, sand and food are all part of the landscape of this amazing city.In the city we sampled Greek cuisine at Santorini, amazing Mexican at Colibri, French cuisine at Le Grand Cafe. OSHA thai was good, their chicken curry better than most. In Palo Alto- loved Straits Cafe for fusion Asian and a hip vibe on Santana row.

For dessert- Kara's cupcakes! From the pretty pink packaging and designs to their mouth watering cupcakes, we would highly recommend their Ghirardelli Square shop. Then next door to Crown and Crumpet for your afternoon cup of tea!We took a boat to Alcatraz one morning and got a tour of that famed prison. Stopped at the Embarcadero on the way back and had a wonderful meal at the Slanted Door. Next to Boston, some of the best seafood around.

On Pier 39, the tulips and daffodils had us drooling and thinking of spring in New England. The Golden gate park is worth a visit if you are into exotic plants in conservatories and Japanese gardens. Our inspiration always comes from travel. This time the warm colors of the Bay Area took our breathe away. Adding some photos of the trip.