14 hours of fun

Last weekend we made our bi-annual trek to Sonoma/Napa with our friends Paul and Colette to pick up our beloved wine shipments (about 12 cases - not just for us, we promise!) from Carlisle Winery and Pride Wines. Whilst enjoying the view from the top of Pride's property, a woman suggested we stop by Pineridge for a taste. We savored every sip of their delicious wines before bidding farewell to the wine country.
Our next stop landed us in Sausalito at Cavallo Point. They transformed Fort Baker it into this swanky eco-friendly resort which houses a Michelin star rated restaurant, cooking school, and a spa. I hope to one day return for a long weekend of cooking, yoga, and fantastic dining! But for this particular adventure we stayed on the veranda for a beverage and bite at the Farley Bar, named after the late cartoonist Phil Frank's comic strip, which ran in the San Francisco Chronicle for 32 years. The food was delicious (hellllooo, the main restaurant is Michelin rated...). The view of the golden gate bridge and famous city skyline in the background was breath taking. Even after all these years, those two sights still make my heart skip a beat.
As the sun began setting, we continued on to North Beach. Our first stop was at the newly re-opened San Francisco landmark, Washington Square Bar and Grill for second round of cocktails. The Washbag, as the locals affectionately call it, is nostalgic and cozy. It's a place I'd like to revisit and sample their menu.
With tummies growling, we waved goodbye to the salty dogs at the Washbag, and headed onward to Mona Lisa, a trendy restaurant in the heart of North Beach's Columbus Street. This touristy restaurant was random and eclectic; very North Beach-esque. Mmm,mmm the food was good; we managed to lick our plates clean (well, almost) and still find room for dessert - gelato, of course! Full and sleepy, we hopped back in the car and headed home.
Those were some fun 14 hours...
Here are some shots taken from Pride Winery.