Inspired by our recent trip to Cliff House with my ol’ pal Steve, I decided to take Kelly to the same spot for a bloody mary and a few oysters on the half-shell. It turned out to be one of those rare super-clear days in the bay area. It was easy to see the Farallon Islands, some 27 miles from our table inside the gorgeous Cliff House.

Later, we had a light dinner at an old favorite – PJ’s Oyster Bed – and finished the evening with a night cap at Yancy’s Saloon. What a lovely day. We really should do this more often!