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Bye Bye 2011

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2011 flew by in a blur.  We are so thankful for all the blessings we had this year.  Here are some of this year’s highlights:

January 5 – Cousins visit from Seattle, Gary Danko


L to R: Hubby, me, J, baby A, and F

March 19 – Baby Shower


L to R: LL, J, A, me, LY, and C
<3 you girls!

May 4 – birth of baby E

July 2 – K & T’s Wedding (Sacramento, CA)

July 9 - K & L’s Wedding (Boston, MA)

Sept 9 – C & J’s Wedding (Buena Park, CA)

November 24 – Thanksgiving with Hubby’s family

November 25-26 – Monterey

December 25 – Christmas

 

Gary Danko

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I am officially done recapping 2010.  Now on to the wonderful events of 2011.

On January 5, we spent some time with Hubby’s cousin J and her family in San Francisco.  They were visiting the city from Seattle.  While at their hotel, we took this lovely group shot.


L to R:  Hubby, me, J, baby A, and F

Per the concierge’s recommendation, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Gary Danko.  The food was yummy, and we had a great time catching up.


Hubby’s 3-course selections:
Risotto with Lobster, Rock Shrimp, Shimeji Mushrooms, and Butternut Squash
Seared Filet of Beef with Leeks, Crimini Mushrooms, Braised Shallots, and Potato Cake
Flambeed Bananas with Mascarpone Filled Crepes, Graham Cracker-Pecan Streusel and Vanilla Ice Cream


My 3-course selections:
Lobster Salad with Asian Pear, Mango, Avocado, Cashews, and Lime Cilantro Remoulade
Seared Sea Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree, Apples, Caramelized Cauliflower and Tarragon
Trio of Creme Brulee with Assorted Cookies

These dishes were from Gary Danko’s Winter Menu.  We look forward to trying a different season’s menu in the future.

Gary Danko – 800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Explore, Explore, Explore

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I am starting off 2011 with recapping the last few events of 2010.

Hubby’s company holiday party was exactly a month ago on December 10 at the Exploratorium.  We shuttled into San Francisco in Friday rush hour traffic, so it took almost two hours to get there.  We both took a nice little nap.

The Exploratorium had a lot of interesting exhibits and interactive gadgets on display.  The delicious food included a potsticker bar, sushi/oyster/crab cake stations, sandwich/salad stations, and a room dedicated to desserts.  After our fill of food, we waited in line for the best part of the night - digital caraciture by Event Toons.  I think we stood in line for almost two hours, but it was worth the wait.


Images by Event Toons

Before leaving, we posed for a quick picture.  Do the caracitures above look like us?

Thankfully, the shuttle ride home was uneventful, unlike last year.  Good times.