Mangia! A Food Journal

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Luce - Bay Park

We've been to this little place in Bay Park five or six times now and have never been disappointed. The weekends are crowded but the space is cute, cozy and the food and wine are great. This orange roughy was some of the best fish I've had in a long time! Wonderful flavor - crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside.

I can't wait until the figs are back in season...they do an excellent fig, prosciutto and Gorgonzola pizza!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Yosemite - Monday

Tried to post this real time but no internet connection in Yosemite.

We wanted to take it easy today, especially with the altitude change. So we did two small hikes- one to Taft Point - was easy but rewarding with crazy scary fissures and an awe inspiring view. Not for people with a fear of heights. The other to Sentinal Dome which rewarded us with amazing 360 degree views. Windy but amazing. Worth the steep climb. Great view of El Capitan, though the sunlight made it hard to see. We meditated at the top and discovered it's impossible to close your eyes to meditate here - too much beauty to see. Had to rush back after sunset to find an open restaurant. Ended up taking pizza back to the room from Timber Loft. Was very good pizza.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Yosemite May 2012 - Sunday

Left for our trip to Yosemite today. We decided to stay in Fresno (at less than 1/3 the price) and go the rest of the short distance tomorrow. Couldn't believe the traffic in the LA area on a Sunday! What a nightmare. Temp was 101 going through Bakersfield, crazy as it is 70 in SD. I have enjoyed the warm evening though. I miss warm evenings just a little bit :-). Happened across a lovely little restaurant, Campagne. Good wine by the glass. Enjoyed a Paraiso Pinot, 2009. Look forward to our first glimpses of Yosemite National Park tomorrow!