To celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday, we all went out to China Live in San Francisco. China Live is a modern Chinese bistro on the edge between North Beach and Chinatown. You're not quite sure if the cuisine will be too modern fusion and not enough Chinese, but you know after the first bite. This is good Chinese food!
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| China Live, San Francisco - 03/2023 |
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These little ladies caught my attention with their enthusiastic performance.
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| "Three Angel Musicians" Pisan School, ca. 1350 |
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| Getting the details right at Norton Simon Museum |
Southie is constructing a restaurant in the Oakland International Airport but I had never tried their cuisine. Originally, we were told it will be an upscale sandwich shop. So, I dined at the Southie in Berkeley California and it was so much more than sandwiches.
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| Chicken tostadas and mussels in chili-wine sauce. |
I can't wait until Southie opens at the Oakland International Airport (by Gate 30).
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While in LA recently, I toured the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena CA. This is a small museum, a bit hidden off the main streets of Pasadena, but with a great collection. I was surprised by their beautiful garden and large collection of Southeast Asian religious sculptures. Here are my highlights:
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| The garden at the Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena CA |
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| Tara, Indian ca. 19th Century |
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| "Horseman" by Mario Marini, 1947 |
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