Bay Area Thread

[buzzword]

Love ragazza, but I like pizetta 211 just s little bit more.

una pizza > everything


that said, I'm mostly an equal opportunity pizzaterian, and love Gialina's and Pizzetta.

 

[drgarage1]

una pizza > everything


that said, I'm mostly an equal opportunity pizzaterian, and love Gialina's and Pizzetta.

Tony' Gemignani dominates all.

 

[preacher1]

una pizza > everything


that said, I'm mostly an equal opportunity pizzaterian, and love Gialina's and Pizzetta.

Next time up, can you bring me a slice? I prefer to tick day old.

 

[bugdoc]

Tony' Gemignani dominates all.

He's certainly come a long way from that Round Table-esque-looking pizza joint he used to run in Castro Valley.

 

[jedwards]

I'm going to pop up to Novato on Saturday afternoon to try Baeltane's tap-only barleywine -- the brewer ages it in barrels (apple brandy this year) for over a year with intentionally left head-space "to create a flavor similar to a sherry".

 

[AndresR]

I'm going to pop up to Novato on Saturday afternoon to try Baeltane's tap-only barleywine -- the brewer ages it in barrels (apple brandy this year) for over a year with intentionally left head-space "to create a flavor similar to a sherry".

Had their BA BW lastFeb. Was pretty outstanding. Need to bottle that ****!

 

[tosh1]

Had their BA BW lastFeb. Was pretty outstanding. Need to bottle that ****!

Really liked all the Baeltane I have gotten to try, but was slightly underwhelmed by their recent bottle releases this year. Not bad, but I was expecting more from those bottles.

 

[RyanG1]

I'm going to pop up to Novato on Saturday afternoon to try Baeltane's tap-only barleywine -- the brewer ages it in barrels (apple brandy this year) for over a year with intentionally left head-space "to create a flavor similar to a sherry".

Visit sol food in san rafael on your way back for some grub.

 

[MrDave]

Hey I picked up a couple beers at Lunardi's for a buddy of mine and have no idea what they cost as it was part of a big shopping trip and my wife didn't save the receipt. Anyone one know what the Oat OneHitter from Lagunitas runs? Or the Stone Grainic?

 

[tosh1]

Hey I picked up a couple beers at Lunardi's for a buddy of mine and have no idea what they cost as it was part of a big shopping trip and my wife didn't save the receipt. Anyone one know what the Oat OneHitter from Lagunitas runs? Or the Stone Grainic?

Lagunitas Bitter Oats is in the $7-$8 range, so at Lunardi's beer prices closer to $10 I would suspect.

 

[snuffy707]

Hey I picked up a couple beers at Lunardi's for a buddy of mine and have no idea what they cost as it was part of a big shopping trip and my wife didn't save the receipt. Anyone one know what the Oat OneHitter from Lagunitas runs? Or the Stone Grainic?

Call Lunardis and ask what they cost.

 

[MrDave]

Call Lunardis and ask what they cost.

I decided they collectively cost one Cellarmaker 64oz fill +tip. We're square.

 

[preacher1]

Anyone going to the RB festie on the 30-31..before?

 

[stupac2]

Anyone going to the RB festie on the 30-31..before?

What's the question here?

I'll be at the festival, I'm really surprised it hasn't sold out. Not bothering with the ******y associated with the festival, who gives a **** about an awards ceremony?

 

[Arbitrator]

Not bothering with the ******y associated with the festival, who gives a **** about an awards ceremony?

God, I hope Leo DiCaprio wins a Gold Medal for his IPA.

 

[drgarage1]

God, I hope Leo DiCaprio wins a Gold Medal for his IPA.

#bearrape

 

[BeerMoto1]

Will Smith is boycotting the ceremony as well.

 

[matedog]

Looks like the Sonoma Marin rail system is going to be fired up soon.

The Santa Rosa - Railroad Square stop isn't too far from RRBC. Should be nice for locals. And hopefully alleviate that stupid Petaluma weekend traffic.

 

[RyanG1]

Looks like the Sonoma Marin rail system is going to be fired up soon.

The Santa Rosa - Railroad Square stop isn't too far from RRBC. Should be nice for locals. And hopefully alleviate that stupid Petaluma weekend traffic.

If they could just extend it to Healdsburg, would be a nice little extension. Even got the cool, old railroad stop near town.

 

[matedog]

If they could just extend it to Healdsburg, would be a nice little extension. Even got the cool, old railroad stop near town.

For real. No set timeline for that yet. The missus' family has a place up there, so it'd be awesome to get to RRBC and not have to drive for a change. I went to a presentation last night on it and there is no set date on the Phase 2 stuff, unfortunately.

 

[tosh1]

Will resist adding my views on SMART. I wish the system well.

 

[matedog]

Will resist adding my views on SMART. I wish the system well.

I'm quite unfamiliar with the politics behind it, so I don't want to give my endorsement to that aspect without proper insight. The final result is cool though.

 

[drgarage1]

Will resist adding my views on SMART. I wish the system well.

The only issues with SMART are that

1. We don't have North Bay BART because of rich people in Marin in the '60s
2. The tiny tax required to implement this thing was rejected when this was first on the ballot in 2005, which made all of it cost more when it did get approved.

 

[tosh1]

The only issues with SMART are that

1. We don't have North Bay BART because of rich people in Marin in the '60s
2. The tiny tax required to implement this thing was rejected when this was first on the ballot in 2005, which made all of it cost more when it did get approved.

Well...


Lack of planning focus/ funding on connections to local transit options. Ie Feeder bus system into SMART. The plan to build and 'expect' local bus transit to serve a new service needs input, planning, cooperation and funding is an ongoing issue in public transit.

Location of Novato stop in relation to above issue.

Same with Ferry connection, or lack off.

Not saying SMART isn't good, or of value. More commenting on process and implementation of the planning process.

 

[drgarage1]

Well...


Lack of planning focus/ funding on connections to local transit options. Ie Feeder bus system into SMART. The plan to build and 'expect' local bus transit to serve a new service needs input, planning, cooperation and funding is an ongoing issue in public transit.

Location of Novato stop in relation to above issue.

Same with Ferry connection, or lack off.

Not saying SMART isn't good, or of value. More commenting on process and implementation of the planning process.

That is all very true. I do think this largely will happen, though. I'm still unclear on why there is no ferry connection -- it was being debated in 2004 and seemed like a done deal.

 

[matedog]

That is all very true. I do think this largely will happen, though. I'm still unclear on why there is no ferry connection -- it was being debated in 2004 and seemed like a done deal.

Apparently Larkspur ferry connection is approved and under construction.

 

[HeavySpeedway]

Not saying SMART isn't good, or of value. More commenting on process and implementation of the planning process.

This is so much more interesting than talking about parking.

 

[tosh1]

This is so much more interesting than talking about parking.

Read Donald Shroup's book for most of my feelings on parking.

 

[drgarage1]

Read Donald Shroup's book for most of my feelings on parking.

The High Cost of Free Parking, Updated Edition: Donald ...

 

[preacher1]

Apparently Larkspur ferry connection is approved and under construction.

Afaik and seen is the new pedestrian bridge to connect ferry to San Rafeal.