Out of Bound

Talk about a twist of fate!!! always good food and good brews!!! Sometimes thaey have good bands playing too. A little bit like the BEAR in Chico, before it turns into a bar.

Whether it be fish and chips or Scotch, we made this a regular rendez-vous after work. They host a lot of Great bands, including Raya Nova, and don’t take BS from the CAL Frat Boys.

A truly aristocratic manifestation of religious egotism, this palace can be seen from all across the bay. A gorgeous site, the towers can be seen from SF and Sausalito across the bay, and their fountains are renowned as some of the biggest energy wasters in the area. They didn’t even shut down their floodlights during the energy crisis in 2002.

The big white house at the End of Crissy Fields is how I know this organization. They have some great salt-water tanks there, with anenomes and starfish and eel, and offer Whale-watching cruises.

Cheap pub food and good beer… plus I used to work for them at Jupiter. I always go for the Tree frog, a nice light and crisp ale, but the Dragon’s Milk is a great porter. .. and watch out for MONKEy head on THursdays

I watched teh Reagan funeral here, and I watched the Warriors lose, and Oakland A’s win. Leather sofas and the Fireplace create a writer’s paradise…

It’s a nice detour for some good tequila and great Chimichangas. I try and order a rice/bean plate, but that would entail sticking with the diet.

Always has great brews on tap, but the service is a wee bit slow… I only go if I have several hours to spend, but their Beer Club is among the tops in the Bay… I can’t wait to actuallymake it to a Firkin Fest

Spanning the East Bay Ridges and bumping up against Briones, It’s my favorite place to Mountain bike. Splendid views of the bay to the west and points east, I have often seen deer, Rabbit (yummm) and Various reptiles sunning themselves on rocks, in addition to the Butterflies and Red-tailed Hawks. The Flora is splendid as well, especially along the creek.

THis place is a must after a day at Stinson beach or Mountainbiking Mt. Tamalpias. I love the brews, and the Sidewalk seating is usually a great place to watch day turn to dusk and the suits become human again. Love the Pizzas, but the burgers, while tasty, don’t always come out medium rare like I asked for it… so I usually go with the Bonzer fish and chips… and some wings… and Chris can usually talk me into a beer sampler.

A beautiful little spot just off the main drag, they always have fabulous music and excellent drinks. It’s a great place to just be and enjoy life.