Cafe Sketches: Duck Duck Goat, Chicago - 04/2023

Clever name, Duck Duck Goat. But, the cuisine here is definitely not child's play; it's a Chinese-fusion restaurant in a stylish setting. I was a bit leery at first, given the attention paid to the decor, but the food was good Chinese fare with a slight modern twist.

I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious Chinese food at Duck Duck Goat.

CoWaBunGA   

Cafe Sketches: Atwood Restaurant, StayPineapple, Chicago - 4/2023

If you're in the Chicago Loop, and happen upon the StayPineapple hotel, dine at the Atwood Restaurant in the lobby. The hotel is a renovated office building and the lobby keeps many of the fine architectural details from the original. 

Atwood Restaurant in Chicago, 04/2023

The interior is bright and airy and the food is delicious. Hang out at the bar and watch the Chicagoans stroll by.

CoWaBunGA  

Zachary's Pizza Poster Contest - it's up (5/27/23)

Zachary's Pizza on Grand Avenue in Oakland sent an email that my poster was on exhibit. Of course, I was very honored and excited to see it on display.

Thank you, Zachary's Pizza. 

CoWaBunGA!!

Cafe Sketches: Left Bank Brasserie, Oakland - 03/2023

There was a buzz about a new French bistro opening up in Jack London Square. Left Bank Brasserie was doing well in San Francisco and wanted to expand their service to Oakland. Hey, any restaurant that wants to bring moules frites (mussel and fries) to Oakland is certainly welcomed here.

Left Bank Brasserie, Jack London Square Oakland, 3/2023

Moules Frites

If you ever crave French bistro fare, stop in at Left Bank Brasserie!

CoWaBunGA

Cafe Sketches: Harris Ranch, Coalinga CA - 03/2023

Traveling between LA and the Bay Area, if you drive on Hwy 5, you will likely run across Harris Ranch Rest stop in Coalinga. Long time ago, it was a simple rest stop where you can get a good steak dinner as a treat for driving the six hour trip. Now, Harris Ranch is a resort with hotel, a runway for private planes, and Tesla charging stations. 

Harris Ranch Restaurant, 03/2023

Whether you're making a quick stop, or a vacation excursion to the Ranch, the steak is pretty darn good.

CoWaBunGA

Zachary's Pizza 2023 Poster Contest - UPDATE 5/9/23

UPDATE: I won! My "The Last Slice" will be exhibited at the Grand Avenue Zachary's Pizza! I want to thank my Family for being supportive of my art endeavors, for inspiring me to continue even when I didn't think I could, and Zachary's Pizza for this delicious honor.

We love Zachary's Pizza! What's special about Zachary's is that they display local art celebrating their Chicago-style pizza. Before the Pandemic, Natalie and I won the poster contest with our Game of Thrones themed entry. This year, I had to go it alone with this entry.

"The Last Slice" - entry for the 2023 Zachary's Pizza poster contest

Here are some progress images.

Study for Bella Ramsey

Study for giraffe

Wish me luck...

CoWaBunGA