By Gary Fong SAN FRANCISCO – So, I’m what you’d call comic book challenged. I’m the guy who asks (while watching the recent Avengers movie) whether Captain America can die and whether Black Window and Hawkeye actually have super human powers and, if they don’t, then how can they be super heroes, let alone members of the Avengers [...]
by GARY FONG SAN FRANCISCO – I miss so many things about Hong Kong: the perfectly temp-controlled, the over-the-top shopping malls, that incredible skyline (one of the best, up there with Chicago), the blunt and often endearing pessimism of the locals (who claim “HK died in 1997”). I even miss the city’s fascinating (and often frustrating) yin and yang [...]
By GARY FONG CALIFORNIA – To some, the train is one of the most enjoyable modes of travel. To others it’s archaic, a thing of the past. For me, it seemed an interesting way to spend some of my newfound, Cali-based free time and what I hoped would be a great way to a see a bit of the [...]
By GARY FONG SAN FRANCISCO – Head over to the Van Ness/Upper Tenderloin area these days and there – amongst a cultural melting pot (Vietnamese, Indians, Pakistanis have all taken stakes in the area) and the backdrop of San Francisco’s skid row – you’ll find the very impressive gallery, 941 Geary. This relatively new exhibition space specializes in what is [...]
By GARY FONG SAN FRANCISCO – When it comes to San Francisco, I have very mixed feelings. Growing up, I loved spending time there and felt it was one of the best places ever. But now, after having seen a bit of what else is out there in the world and having looked at what SF has become, I find [...]
By GARY FONG SAN FRANCISCO – Cafeteria-style service, glass-enclosed serving stations, hand-carved mouthwatering meats, fun side dishes just waiting to be scooped up, and loads of beer and cocktails…what’s not to love? Known as the hofbrau, this American take on the German pub peaked in popularity back in the 70’s but nowadays you’d be hard pressed to find one [...]
By GARY FONG SAN FRANCISCO – Looking for a wicked triple cream or a super crusty sour batard? How about a special brew made from freshly roasted (within the last 48 hours), pesticide-free, shade-grown coffee beans? If this is the sort of stuff that makes your mouth water or if you just enjoy good food, then check out San [...]
