Can you believe summer is nearing an end already? Thankfully, Fall is my favorite season, so there are many delights ahead. There remain summer tastes to be savored, outdoor concerts to attend, picnics to enjoy (I anticipate the "Pride and Prejudice" picnic in Alameda on August 4th hosted by www.peers.org). So go forth, BBQ, eat ice cream and celebrate the waning days of summer.

In Featured Neighborhood, I complete "Part Two" of my Hayes Valley spots. The Established highlights a fabulous Middle Eastern/ Iraqi/ Mesopotamian restaurant, YaYa. Starving Artist is where I share good "cheap eats" (under $10 meals) this time Pennsylvania-style at Giordano Bros. and Jay's Cheesesteak.

I'd love your feedback on any spots you visited from my site. You can leave comments through the site on the Perfect Spot Blog or email me directly.

Let me guide you to the perfect spot!

~ Virginia