Yesterday, we got up early and headed to Lori's Diner in Union Square for a good old fashioned eggs/bacon breakfast. Then we took an early morning cable car ride (Powell-Hyde Route). It was nice since the car was not packed and we took in some amazing views of the city as we went from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf.Next, we rode the Muni from Fisherman's Wharf to the Castro and walked (and I mean walked) to Noe Valley. There were some incredible homes and views of the city in both of these neighborhoods.
Needing to return downtown, we hopped back on the Muni and then made a stop at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. To be honest, I was a little disappointed with our $12.50 per person fee as the collection wasn't that extensive. They had a Matisse as sculptor exhibit that was less than thrilling. Plus, I think there's a fine line between art and crap (or piss) when it comes to modern art. For example, on display at SF MOMA was Duchamp's "Fountain", which is basically a urinal that he wrote "R. Mutt" on. Seriously, how is that art?
Afterwards we had a great lunch at Thirsty Bear Brewing Company - a local brewpub that serves tapas! Weird, right? But the tapas were good including: spanish artisan cheeses, poached pear, candied walnuts, olives & crostini; gambas al ajillo. shrimp, garlic, chili flakes & olive oil; and empanadas. lamb, spinach, idiazabal cheese, peppers, potatoes & cilantro mint sauce.
We then took in some shopping in Union Square and later that night headed to AT&T Park for the Giants/Padres game.
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As an Art History major, I can tell you I had more than one class questioning the validity of the urinal as art... amazing what you can sell someone!
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