Under the Mistletoe

In an extremely welcome touch this Christmas season, someone has placed little boughs of mistletoe above the street corners of the Mission and the Castro.  It's amusing to watch peoples' reactions to these kissing opportunities.  I think we need a bit more kissing, in general.

Let's have lunch at the Patio

The award for the best maintained neon sign in The Castro goes to the Patio Cafe... or what was the Patio Cafe. Yes, it's been a long time since anyone enjoyed a meal at this Castro institution. I think it's been 8 years or so. Lots of fits and starts. But then, that's no surprise as it's owned by that much-loved character and Sarah Winchester of Castro Street, Les Natali. Look for the opening sometime in Spring of 2012!