The Opera Patisserie Fines Cafe

23Jun07

Oh man…my wallet and waistline are screaming for mercy, but do I listen?? Nope! On Wednesday, after having a quick lunch at my desk, I took my heels off and slipped into some sneaks then took to the streets. I walked around the block and I confess, I had some intention of heading to Opera [...]

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The best of my San Francisco trip

19Jun07

I didn’t want to do this. I know it would just EAT up time that I should be using to do other things. But I can’t shake this gnawing feeling away…that SF deserves a post on its own. Darn it!
Well, what can I say? I love San Francisco for many reasons: efficient public transportation, friendly [...]

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I found heaven

19Jun07

Ok…I admit it, I thought I fell in love with Extraordinary Desserts about 2 years ago when I got my first cake there for my birthday. But it was a false love. I thought I really liked their cakes, which I’ve tried 3 of them along with the coffee cake and chocolate chip cookie. I [...]

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