Friends ~

February is the month of love…or so they say.  As always, I think it appropriate to celebrate with those you love, whatever month it is, over food – whether celebrating love of a partner, friends or life.

My Top Tastes of the month:

• Coconut Curry Mussels and Frites at North Beach’s La Trappe (www.latrappesf.com) - paired with Belgian Ale, of course
• Cappuccinos at brand new Coffee Bar (www.coffeebar-usa.com) in the Mission, serving Mr. Espresso coffee
• Gumbo (with crab legs, shrimp, Andouille sausage; $19.50 for a huge bowl) at Hunter’s Point dive bar, Monte Carlo (1705 Yosemite at 3rd Street; 415-822-7338); lunch only but call ahead to make sure the cook is in
• Serpentine’s (serpentinesf.com) Savory Bread Pudding
• Brussel Sprouts at SPQR (www.spqrsf.com)!

This month in Night on the Town, I share favorite Valentine’s (or any other time) spots. Take a Saturday morning excursion through Oakland in Around the Bay. In Wandering Traveler, I continue through Switzerland’s restaurants.

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