Happy New Year everybody! Forgive me if this blog is a bit brief, after all we are officially on a six month countdown until we open San Francisco’s newest independent boutique hotel! Hotel VIA will be opening its doors across the street from AT&T Park in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood in June 2016, and between now and then there is much to be done. Read More
Throughout the weekend all types of jets and planes can be seen flying high in the air around the city, and there is no shortage of sonic booms heard in every corner of the city. The highlight of the weekend is always the Blue Angels taking to the air, buzzing the skyline of the city in tight formations, and performing aerial maneuvers that seem to defy laws of physics. Read More
Ok, I will freely admit that I have always been partial to the Outside Lands Music Festival, which is held every August in Golden Gate Park. I’ve gone to the festival every year since it started in 2008—you know, back before going to music festivals was the trendy thing to do—and I have never walked away thinking, “Gee, I really wish I wouldn’t have gone this year.” I’ve checked out some of the other music festivals over the past few years but in my opinion, Bonnaroo, Cochella and Lollapalooza combined don’t compare to Outside Lands. Read More
Congratulations to the 2014/15 Golden State Warriors who ended a 40 year title drought with their 6 game victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. After 4 decades of being the laughing stock of the league, or worse, being completely irrelevant, the Warriors did the unthinkable and won the NBA Championship! Read More
They say Spring starts on or around March 21 of the calendar year, but in reality for many Americans the real first day of Spring is marked on opening day of Major League Baseball in the U.S. What makes this Spring even sweeter, which has been the case in 3 of the past 5 years, is that we get to welcome back our beloved San Francisco Giants as World Champions. Read More