Liam's List

  Greetings chums,

Another weekend of fun and frivolity looms, Here's what's on the list - The San Francisco Marathon, a great eat spot on Nob Hill in San Francisco and a happy hour with BBQ in Pleasant Hill.
Have a fantastic, fun-filled weekend.
Cheers
Liam
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1 READY, SET, GO
San Francisco Marathon
Mission Street @ Steuart
Sunday 8am
Runners from around the world will hoof it into San Francisco this weekend for the annual San Francisco Marathon.
Sunday's runs give runners of all manner a chance at glory: 5K run, half marathon and the full marathon. Be warned downtown traffic will be a nightmare on Sunday morn so leave the wheels at home and avoid the madness. But do cheers the runners on as they whizz along the 26.2 mile route. 
http://runsfm.com/

2 HOLD YOUR BREATH
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm
The 31st Annual Garlic Festival is underway now through Sunday. Get a taste of the potent stuff in all manner of foods: pasta, meat, salads, sauces and more. Stars of top chef Jamie Lauren and Ryan Scott will be on hand for cooking demos and the Sunday showdown. There will also be classes in garlic braiding and more. 
http://gilroygarlicfestival.com

3 UP UP AND AWAY
Berkeley Kite Festival
Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm
Look skyward over Berkely this weekend and feast your eyes on the colorful cornucopia of kites taking flight for this annual festival. Among the attractions this year the Kite-Flying Society of Hamamatsu, Japan. Their traditional "Machijirushi" kites are made from fine paper and bamboo and are a stunning site to see. You'll meet Japan's master kite builders and be astounded by their centuries-old traditional kite designs. Great food and music will be among this weekend's offerings. 
http://www.highlinekites.com/Berkeley_Kite_Festival/

4 FILM FEST
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Now through August 10th
Various Venues.
Enjoy the creme de la creme of Jewish Film at this two week long celebration of film. This is one of the biggest Jewish film festivals in the world. It draws participants from all corners of the globe. Check the festival site online for more. 
http://fest.sfjff.org/about

5 FREE MUSIC
Stern Grove Music Festival
19TH Avenue @ Sloat Street, San Francisco
Sunday 3pm
Head to Golden Gate Park's Stern Grove for a great afternoon of music this Sunday. The best of the Bay's hip hop music makers will be performing in the park. Load your ears with the sounds of The Lyrics Born Re-View, featuring special guests Joyo Velarde, Trackademicks, DJ D Sharp. See you in the park. 
http://www.sterngrove.org/july26_09.html

6 GETAWAY
Emerald Forest Campground
Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad
OPEN year round
Escape for the weekend to the California's most northern coast. A four hour drive from the Bay Area will bring you to Humboldt county. There you will discover some of the state's most stunning scenery and many charming coastal towns. You will pass little hamlets like Eureka and Arcata. However, when you get to Trinidad, stop and look for the signs to The Emerald Forest Campground. Nestled among the Redwoods are cabins, TV's and beautiful spots to pitch your tent. You will fall asleep under the moon and wake up among the birds. This gem of a spot is worth the trek for an overnight stay or weekend get away. You can pitch a tent for $30 a night and even less off season. 
http://rvintheredwoods.com/page.asp?id=Rates

7 ART ATTACK
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
De Young Museum, San Francisco
Daily 9am - 9pm
Make a trip to Golden Gate Park for Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum. The Pharaoh returns to the park after thirty years alongside a dramatically expanded collection of ancient artifacts. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs boasts a larger, more comprehensive display that places King Tut in the expanded context of Egypt's 18th dynasty, its "Golden Age." See you there 
http://www.tutsanfrancisco.org/

8 SAVE THE DATE
SF Chefs, Food And Wine
Union Square, San Francisco
Friday August 6th - 9th
This may just be one of the biggest gatherings of star chefs ever, all in town for the first San Francisco Chefs, Food and Wine Festival.
This four day food fest showcases San Francisco's culinary finest for a weekend of food tastings, demos and workshops. Yours truly wuill be the MC for the 
http://sfchefsfoodwine.com/default.aspx

9 EAT HERE
Nob Hill Grill
969 Hyde Street, San Francisco
Daily 5pm - 10pm
Every neighborhood has a gem or a restaurant or two and I found one this past week on Nob Hill. It's Nob Hill Grill on the corner of Hyde and Bush. The food is classic American and every morsel offered will make your mouth water. The spinach and artichoke dip is a good way to start, heaven. I had the open face chicken pot pie for my main, stacked to the gills with fresh vegetable, swimming in a sherry cream sauce and a light puff pasty crust on top and bottom. Yum Yum Yum. The best seat in the house is at the counter watching the chef make magic in the open kitchen. And then came dessert: Brioche Cinnamon Bread Pudding- Served with caramel bourbon sauce, topped with candied walnuts and spun sugar. Yes, i left with a very happy tummy.
http://www.nobhillgrille.com/

10 - HAPPY HOUR
Back 40 Texas BBQ
100 Coggins Drive, Pleasant Hill
Daily 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Drop into Back 40 for a happy hour to die for, daily from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Enjoy a special happy hour menu with tasty items, a treat at $3.25. My recommendations: BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, the delicious beef sliders and the naughty-but-nice Nachos. You'll get $1 off well drinks and beers here, too. Soak it all up with live music from 6pm into the evening. Check the web site for the full menus and details about their frequent Texas hoe-downs.
backforty.us http://www.backforty.us/dineinMenu_PH.html

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