san francisco – Tony Tam

SF Public Library: Merced Branch

Getting There The Merced Branch of the San Francisco Public Library system is 1/2 block from the 28, K buses. Right acrossed from the Stonestown mall. There is plenty of street parking with 2 car parking for 10 minutes. What is different? One standout of this library is the central garden space with maple trees […]

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I Privé New Summer Dish: Salmon Fiesta dish is as good as it looks

I am a partner at a modern Japanese restaurant in Burlingame, California http://facebook.com/iprive Our new Salmon Fiesta dish is as good as it looks. Enjoy six pieces of wild king salmon sashimi wrapped in cucumber and mango, served with sweet vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing and delightful way to begin your dining experience. And if salmon […]

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Mural On SF Truck

This truck was parked on 14th and Folsom intersection. I love the fluid lines and the vivid colors.

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Fall Colors In San Francisco

C. took it with my Blackberry

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Latte Art Nov 13, 2010

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San Francisco: Shoe Garden

I was playing tourist again in San Francisco and saw this Alamo Square Park Shoe Garden. It’s amazing how many little things I still have not seen in this greatest city (next to Paris) in the world. From sfgate.com: Alamo Square Park: One of the most photographed spots in San Francisco, thanks to the breathtaking […]

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“I seldom leave the Mission”

I overheard a young 20 something dude talking at Ritual Coffee. “I don’t ever leave the Mission, maybe someday I’ll explore Berkeley” It reminds me of a Sex and City episode where the Manhattan Guy says to Carrie or Maranda that he ‘never leaves the island because everything is available in Manhattan, why do we […]

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SF MOMA At Night

(you can click on the photo enlarge) I love the night scene in large cities. It feels so alive, filled with the energy of human beings, full of lights and cars. I’m on my bike over to the SF Metreon and looking at the sureal lights of the SF MOMA.

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Playing Tourist In SF

if I don’t loose my curiosity and passion for what I am doing and where I live, I will constantly find jems and little moments of joy. My favorite spot here in the city — nice shot. it’s important to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. on my way to and […]