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Tagged With: parade

Powwow on Super Sunday

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Tina

I was up early again on Sunday morning for my breakfast date with B. and his son, C.  B. and I had met in New Orleans pre-Katrina, thanks to Virtual Tourist.  Back then, we’d met for drinks at The Kerry (an Irish pub next to the fire house on Decatur), had more drinks at Molly’s … Continue reading »

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Kiss Me, I’m Irish!

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Tina

Saturday morning I had a reservation at Red Gravy for breakfast.  This restaurant is owned by an East Coast Italian woman, the red gravy refers to marinara sauce and it’s located just across Canal Street in the Central Business District.  On Yelp and Tripadvisor, there have been numerous complaints about the service, rudeness and the owner, … Continue reading »

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Do You Know What It Means…

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Tina

to miss New Orleans?  I certainly do!  That must be why I’ve been there about 15 times.  My most recent trip began a week ago.  It started with a 7:20 p.m. flight from SFO to IAH.  Whenever one uses air miles for virtually free tickets (this only cost me $10 in taxes), the airlines tend to … Continue reading »

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Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Posted on 23 February, 2013 by Tina

Prior to moving to San Francisco, I’d only seen the Chinese New Year Parade once.  After moving here, I saw it maybe 3 or 4 more times. For the majority of the past 10 years, it either rained or was too cold the night of the parade.  In addition, an early arrival to stake out … Continue reading »

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