16th Street Train Station. Oakland. California. 2.23.2013. SLR. Film.

The drawers in my mind are rattling to break open. Memories. Theories. Whispers and sensations.
-Warner

Lebbeus Woods. SFMOMA. San Francisco. California. 4.28.2013.

Please go to SFMOMA and see the Lebbeus Woods exhibit. This architect was obviously ahead of his time. The handwriting. The drawings. The models. Such a prolific body of work. Stunningly beautiful. There are no words.



Image below by Lebbeus Woods.

Jeff Koons x Félix González-Torres x Christopher Wool. SFMOMA. San Francisco. California. 4.28.2013.

Crystal Castles. The Fox Theater. Oakland. California. 4.27.2013.

Stage presence. Either you got it or you don't. Derrick's got it. Alice Glass definitely has got it.

Derrick Carter. Harlot. San Francisco. California. 4.26.2013.

Image of Derrick and I below courtesy of unknown.


Thank you Derrick Carter for making my quota of one night of going out like that a year. There are people that believe the world is flat. Then there are people that appreciate Derrick Carter. Welcome to the next level.

Is it all over my face?
(HELL YES)
You've caught me love dancing.
-Loose Joints

Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy - I Only Have Eyes for You

This has to be one of the most beautiful songs in the world. Enjoy.

Réveille Coffee Co. San Francisco. California. 4.21.2013.

Eva Kolenko and I have been talking about doing a collaboration together for some time. We were finally able to make it happen today despite our busy schedules. This is just a teaser. I cannot wait to share with you the final piece!

Samovar Tea Lounge. San Francisco. California. 4.20.2013.

A lot of people ask me all the time what are my favorite restaurants. I always say, it depends on what you want and your price range. However, one of my absolute favorite places to take people is Samovar Tea Lounge Yerba Buena Gardens. They have the best scone State side and that is why I always have to order the English Service with Breakfast Blend Black Tea.

Samovar Tea Lounge Yerba Buena Gardens
730 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103

3-tiered platter with seasonal vegetable quiche, cherry oat scone with cream & jam, fresh fruit.

Dandelion Chocolate. San Francisco. California. 4.16.2013.

Since Bittersweet closed on Fillmore, where else did you expect me to get hot chocolate properly made by a barista? But really, you should go for a chocolate tasting at Dandelion Chocolate.

Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

San Francisco. California. 12.17.2012.

Behind the scenes with Emily Nathan.

My full body portrait below courtesy of Barton Bronstein.

COCHON555. Four Seasons. San Francisco. California. 4.14.2013.

There were 5 chefs and five full pigs that were cooked nose to tail. And a LOT of bourbon...

Omri Aflalo - Bourbon Steak
Classic Caesar
Traditional Reuben
Pork Trotter Pie
Pork Chili-Mac
Chocolate-Bacon Malt Shake*

Mark Richardson - Four Seasons
Pork Rillette - sourdough, pickled tongue vinaigrette
Pork-N-Beans - "red-eye" gravy
Crisp Knuckle Sandwich - brainoli, espelette*
Pan Roasted Loin - cucumber kimchi
"Offal" Boudin - spleen gremoulata, smoked saltine
Pickled Pig Skin - seaweed salad

Adam Sobel - RN74
Fat Elvis
Pork Meatballs
Ma Po Tofu*
other stuff I did not eat as I was too full

Scott Youkilis - Hi Lo BBQ
Steamed Bun - rhubarb-hoison ham, fermented leeks
Hog & Rocks - pork rillette, oyster chip, onion blossom, sorrel
Spottle & Grits - cotechino de spottle, tierra farm grits, shrimp jus
Big Piggy Sandwich - pork liver mousse, spicy mortadella, porchetta, pickles, mustard greens, muffaletta roll
Bacon Bourbon Palmiers - orange whipped lardo, absinthe strawberries

Christopher Thompson - A16
n'duja crostini with sea salt and pickled radish
coppa di testa terrina with meyer lemon, parsley and peppercress
mortadella with green olives and scamorza affumicato
crispy shredded pork shoulder with mustard, favas, purple asparagus and potato
roasted porchetta with peas and carrots
pecorino and pistachio polpette en brodo
lavender-lard shortbread cookies*
pork marshmallows with coconut
chocolate blood pudding

Butcher
Kent Schoberle - 4505 Meats

* = Amy's favorites. I did not taste everything.

The Clock. Christian Marclay. SFMOMA.

The trouble is, you think you have time.
-Buddha

Christian Marclay
The Clock
2010
single-channel video with stereo sound

4.6.2013-6.2.2013
SFMOMA

Image below courtesy of the internet.

Prada Candy L'eau. Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola.

Brunch. Central Kitchen. San Francisco. California. 4.7.2013.

I have to say that this brunch at Central Kitchen rivals that of Bar Agricole's, another favorite of mine in town. My favorite were the poached eggs and the ambience. I cannot wait to come back for dinner.

Central Kitchen
3000 20th St San Francisco CA 94110

rabbit terrine with snap peas, kumquat & pistachio
poached eggs, polenta, pork belly, trumpets & turnips
fried eggs, braised oxtail, spring onion & hollandaise

Hope. 4.4.2013.

Searching for Sugar Man


A Royal Affair


5 Broken Cameras

Lard & magic. San Francisco. California. 4.2.2013.

USES FOR LARD
(partial list)

1. GRUB-COOKING
2. SKIN MOISTURIZING
3. GREASED MAST COMPETITIONS
4. HAIR-STYLING
5. GASOLINE SUBSTITUTE
6. LARD FIGHTS
7. "MY LITTLE LARD-BOY" SCULPTURES
8. FINGERNAIL-SOFTENING
9. SHARK-ENTICING
10. SALAD DRESSING (SEASONAL)
11. GIFT WRAP