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Toland Hall, 533 Parnassus Avenue, Room 142, at UCSF Medical Center. Located in the University Hospital which was constructed in 1907. My favorite all time lecture auditorium. Bernard Zackheim painted this wonderful mural in 1938. They’re renovating the entire building, seismic retrofit. I just hope they don’t destroy this auditorium in the “name of progress”. Great times & memories here. Countdown to three days ✌ to early retirement (though officially on June 27, 2019). Returning in July 2019 as a specialty volunteer, mentor (will have 11-OR residents & 3-NP students), donor, will serve multiple campuses/facilities at UCSF & across the nation (UCSF & non-UCSF). #tolandhall #sanfranciscolandmark #tuviedesign #edisfo #_williebeamen415_ #ikewellsaid #jamesman415 #marniecraig #umi_theshibainu #rice13unny #hapiseema #j_ed_e #jnlkenpo #work2much #mistahchris #karintomi #ucsfanesthesia #zgreenedc #stickysidedown #kdthan #aggie420 #jonathancartermd #justin.d.krogue #bhaktigirl #ucsfnursesrock #ucsfradiology #ucsfretiree #dttzou
HOUSTON METRO is a network that spans this great city. The cars are sort of similar to Portland OR’s Trimet line in that the KRVs(Light Rail Vehicles) were designed by Siemens. Here in Houston, the METRORail cars have a startup whistling sound similar to San Francisco’s LRV but the similarities end here: whereas San Francisco’s LRVs are noisy all the time, Houston’s aren’t. The stations are the same height as the METRORail cars so even wheelchairs can roll in unlike those of San Francisco’s which have ramps. Portland’s the same, no ramps (from what I observed). The local buses can’t be missed either: they’re colorful green/yellow/orange/blue/black is easy on the eyes. They’re comfortable as well. Many of the streets have cameras which I doubt are for traffic. Bubblecams usually seen in airports, government buildings, banks, etc can be observed here. However baring Big Brother, I’ve found the average Houston police officer to be a friendly, professional & a source of tourist information as well. For some reason, Google GPS/maps doesn’t work here as well nor does the Apple maps. Hence asking the ubiquitous police officer. Parking doesn’t seem to be a problem as their are both above/below ground parking.
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EVERDENE, Rooftop, VIRGIN HOTEL, 250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA. CLOSED SUNDAY/MONDAY. Tuesday-Saturday 5:00PM-1:30AM.
I’ll have to post this in two sections. EVERDENE is neither lounge, bar nor dining venue. It’s the destination within the Virgin Hotel. The walls & windows are in stark modern Asian against a backdrop of million dollar views of the business side of San Francisco. Soaring above 12 stories on a clear day, you can take in much of The City by the Bay. Professional mixologists staff the bar, crafting unique (& regular) libations, mysterious concoctions to enhance & soothe your soul. There’s a tremendous energy vibe from both Everdene & its patrons: long lines form at approximately 4PM, with wait times as you step out of the sleek elevators into the roof door doorway. There’s a private area (next post) for casual business or celebrations.
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EVERDENE, Rooftop, VIRGIN HOTEL, 250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA. CLOSED SUNDAY/MONDAY. Tuesday-Saturday 5:00PM-1:30AM.
EVERDENE is neither lounge, bar nor dining venue. It’s the destination within the Virgin Hotel. The walls & windows are in stark modern Asian against a backdrop of million dollar views of the business side of San Francisco. Soaring above 12 stories on a clear day, you can take in much of The City by the Bay. Professional mixologists staff the bar, crafting unique (& regular) libations, mysterious concoctions to enhance & soothe your soul. There’s a tremendous energy vibe from both Everdene & its patrons: long lines form at approximately 4PM, with wait times as you step out of the sleek elevators into the roof door doorway. There’s a private area for casual business or celebrations.
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FINAL BRUNCH OF MY STAY, VIRGIN HOTEL, 250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA. There’s actually Mac ‘n Cheese on the Breakfast menu! Everything else is a side order. The fruit cup (actually a bowl) was ordered separately over the phone by pressing the YES button. I inquired if they had a side order of fruit-yes indeed. I finally measured those bacon, over 7” long! Grapefruit & orange juices with pulp.
That nice lady is Yohana from food services: my guide to the hotel, its services & suggestions for visiting San Francisco! The only thing I didn’t do was visit the gym✋. Ah no. I’m here for relaxation & fun. And to test gadgetry. Thanks to her & the hotel staff, I’ll be returning in the future. But for now I’m concentrating on transitioning to retirement.
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VIRGIN HOTEL, 250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Friday evening had a simple dinner of mushroom ravioli in a mushroom broth & a sliver of a chocolate ganache with San Pellegrino Sparkling Water.
I found this welcome note from the staff. Months ago I scheduled this stay to include a microwave but it wasn’t available. Wonderful things about the Virgin Group: once you fill out your preferences, they follow you no matter where you go including your nickname. That San Pellegrino Essenza also came from that Virgin Red SMEG mini refrigerator. Today, Saturday, BREAKFAST: I ordered The Full English: country ham, baked beans, Chino Farm Egg. No egg (deadly allergies). What accompanies but is NOT listed are two delicious chicken sausages & 2-half slices of bacon. I ordered an additional 2-3pc bacon sides(3/$5.00 extra crispy & the bacon is nicely chewy), a thick Brioche with I estimate 10pats melted sweet butter. That Brioche toast is nicely toasted, warm, about 3/4-1” thick! The baked beans are in a tomato type sauce inside a thick buttery Texas toast. Also not listed is sautéed mushrooms. The bacon sits atop two stewed baby tomatoes . That and grapefruit & orange juices, San Pellegrino Sparkling water & ahem, 2-salted Virgin Chocolate pieces. The tray comes with full condiments: usual salt/pepper, Heinz Tomato Ketchup & two tiny bottles of Tabasco sauce. It’s breakfast time so they also include tiny jars of Bon Maman Orange Marmalade, Muscat Grape Jelly, Strawberry Preserves. I’m saving the jelly etc to put on pastries & ice cream. Before I explore the hotel I’m sipping a UK product, Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water: tonic water loaded with the fever tree’s quinine from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It helps with the overloaded calcium in my muscles, reducing any spasms.
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SUNDAY DINNER, VIRGIN HOTEL, 250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA. All my meals is via room service.
There appears to be a a limited menu but there isn’t: they hope you go to the restaurant downstairs. You can order via app or through the television app. Being a new hotel, it’s a work in progress. So pick up the telephone , press the red YES button to be connected to the concierge: order from the menu & then ask if certain items are available. Generally they are. Roasted Halibut with greens , with rectangular slices of potato properly toasted & grilled slices of onions. The rest is labeled. Fever-Tree is a UK-based beverage company that uses the best ingredients possible. This ginger beer (ginger soda) is carbonated ginger, it taste crisp & sharp to the palate. A perfect bitters accompaniment to dinner.
MENU: Evenings, Fish from the sea. Salad is the vegetable crudité with buttermilk, almond, dill foam. Almond I doubt it because it tasted & looked liked the shaved pistachio on my dessert (not shown).
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VIRGIN HOTEL, 250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA. I arrived late Friday evening only because the “experienced Uber driver” sort of knew where she was driving me in the general direction but took the most circuitous route there. This is the view from my room. Right across from The Metreon, Yerba Buena Gardens, SFMOMA Museum.
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One small flaw: the app. It says this everyday & have notified the concierge twice already. It’s preceded y an alert that says it’s under heavy usage & there might be difficulties.
Virgin Hotel app. Lucy should shout out to Siri, Cortana, Robin, Allo, Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Jarvis, IBM Watson to name a few.
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