Sean and I are working from San Francisco this week and we’re thoroughly enjoying our experience down here. Over the weekend, we enjoyed a number of fun outings and below are the highlights:

• Lunch outside the Ferry Plaza. We gathered sandwich goodies from Cowgirl Creamery, Mastrelli’s Delicatessen and Acme Bakery. I think my dream job is to work at CC, surrounded by artisan and organic cheeses all day long!
• Looking across at Washignton Square Park, Aaron, Sean and I shared a bottle of 2003 Monte Antico at Cinecitta Ristorante in 80-degree weather.
• Savored southern cuisine from Farmer Brown alongside a bottle of Landmark 2005 Syrah. Sean ordered the pulled pork sandwich and I the fried chicken. We were stuffed but managed to cap off the meal with a slice of the Bourbon Pecan Pie, which is a must!
• Caught up with dear friends over brunch, courtesy of Nick Benz, the next top chef. He prepared a fritatta with shitake mushrooms, red pepper, shallots and potatoes. Nick’s girlfriend, Lanka, prepared an apple strudel from scratch.
• Attended Giant’s game in the sunshine (sunburn to prove it) on Sunday. Complete with Cracker Jacks and beer.