Larger and lovelier than New York’s famous Central Park, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park stretches over 1,000 acres and is over 3 miles long, and attracts thousands of tourists a year.
In the 1800’s, when nothing more than a long stretch of sand dunes, people called John McLaren crazy when he said he would turn this area into a lovely landscaped park. Today, we can enjoy the results of the determined Scottish man that designed the amazing park’s layout and features.
Golden Gate Park houses two of San Francisco’s best museums: the …
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After the glow of holiday gift-giving wears off, and you’re left staring in disbelief at your depleted bank account, any kind of discount is sure to ease the pain, no? So the timing of the 10th annual Dine Around Town, offering savings on dining from January 15–31, couldn’t be better. More than 100 restaurants will be running special two-course prix fixe lunches ($17.95) and three-course dinners ($34.95) along with their regular menus.
The list of participants is pretty broad, including power spots Luce, Spruce, Townhall and Waterbar; see-and-be-seen …
We’re all used to top 10 lists at this time of year, so how about a look back at the best Twitter chatter? Metromix rounds up the best tweets sent by chefs in 2010. What do we learn from all of this? Chefs love to make psychotic threats online just like everyone else. Also – food personalities like to over-share (c.f. @GaelGreene’s comment on necking with her husband). Plus, @nateappleman really, really doesn’t like pretentious restaurants. Check out the full list here.
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– A statement in the marketing material for Dannon’s Activia yogurt. Claims like these were banned as part of a $21 million settlement with the FDA, which deemed it an “unsubstantiated health claim.” [Fooducate]
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