Another day in the City by the Bay

Just back from the "Pig Out" at Betelnut, a very trendy PanAsian restaurant on Union Street. On the way, a young woman sweeping the steps of her store stopped to let us pass without being dusted and said "Sorry, please go in peace." Toto, we are not in Philly anymore!!

The Pig Out was tonight's special, roast suckling pig - tender and juicy, complete with little crunchy cracklings. It was served with romano beans sauteed with tofu and ginger, rice, and a sauce of soy sauce, chicken stock, and ginger & chilies steeped and removed. Asian Pear Kimchee was a menu addition that we took advantage of - a delightful sweet, tart, spicy combination. And I enjoyed the spicy Pinot Noir they chose to pair with the meal. Portions were perfect - we left very satisfied but not stuffed. And we only spent $40. Who says everything's expensive here?

This afternoon we wandered the Russian Hill neighborhood. We found McCondray Lane, a hidden little alleyway of adorable homes that used to house very famous people (Jack Kerouac for one).

When we got back this evening, the fog had rolled in and swallowed up our views. No new pictures for this post!