G.L. Alfieri Farms

If you have ever visited the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market in San Francisco on a Saturday, you know who "the almond brittle people" are.  They are the folks at the G.L. Alfieri Farms stand, offering up samples of chocolate covered almond brittle (in several forms) to everyone who passes by.  "Almond brittle!  Dark chocolate almond brittle!", the man working their booth will call out.  "Dark chocolate almond brittle with sea salt!"  He generously...

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Delivery from Pizzeria Delfina

Delfina.  Definitely a San Francisco institution. When I first moved to San Francisco, I remember a friend telling me that the Delfina Restaurant was his favorite place for a nice, but casual, night out with his wife.  I remember going once or twice myself, and liking the pasta, but not having a particularly strong opinion otherwise.  My hipster group of peers of course frequented Pizzeria Delfina in the Mission, long waits on the cold sidewalk no...

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The Lounge, Boston Logan Airport, Terminal C

Update Review, Dec 2021 & July 2022 VisitsI didn't visit The Lounge for a few years due to Covid closure, but finally did in late 2021, and again the next summer.  Things had changed though, and when I tried to visit in December 2022, I wasn't able to get in, as the lounge was full, and they had a waitlist of an estimated 45 minutes.  I tried in vain to get permission to just use the bathroom, but also, nope.  Lounge crowding is a thing these days!Small...

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Panera - The Food

I likely do not need to introduce you to Panera, the chain of fast casual bakery cafes with 2000+ locations in the US.  They also have retail items available in most grocery stores, like their soups and mac and cheese.  I suspect you've encountered Panera, and thus, don't need much intro here. Plus,  I've reviewed different elements of Panera before, such as the bagels that I do actually enjoy, the ok pastries, the muffins I didn't care for,...

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