Kate and I just returned from an 8 day trip to London and Paris. There are some places you visit, explore, and then happily return home. And then there are places you fall in love with, and leaving is hard to do.

Despite the fact that I was born in London, and that I don't speak a word of French, Paris is one of those cities that I didn't want to part with. Paris has all the best elements of New York City, with an added layer of culture and history.

We loved the food, wine, cheese, transporation system, and how walkable the city is.

We loved the culture. There were cafes on every block. You didn't need to order specific wine, the house wine was great. Where's a good place to eat? Everywhere. You can't go wrong.

We had some great dinners: L'atelier De Joel Robuchon, Les Cocottes, Thoumieux, and L'ardoise. Also confirmed that the best croissants are at Pierre Herme (and we tried plenty!). Thanks to all our friends for the recommendations.

Many, many more pictures to come.

We haven't seen service like this since New York. And yes, there are six wine glasses in front of us!

Kate and I had a great time in Vancouver for Helena's wedding. Highlights:

• The wedding :)
• Brunch at Twisted Fork
• Cocktails at The Diamond
• The Vancouver Aquarium
• Walk around Stanley Park

It was a super short trip but we definitely want to go back soon. The city is beautiful, clean, with great food all around.

I am the luckiest guy in the world. Sometimes I can't even believe how, after 27 years of basically being alone, and thousands of miles distancing us, I found my Kate. We met in such a perfect situation: a New Year's Eve party in New York City, in a room full of our closest friends.

After we met, we fell in love quickly, Kate moved to San Francisco with me, and now we're joined at the hip. Kate is not just my girlfriend, she is my best friend. We can't stand to be apart even for a moment. I am so happy knowing that I will be with Kate for the rest of my life, and we will be together for all our life experiences.

Thanks to everyone at Goosecross Cellars for making the day so magical. Especially Nancy, thank you so much for going out of your way to take care of us. We are lifelong wine club members, and we look forward to visiting you guys whenever we are in Napa. You will always be a part of our memories and stories.

We had a delicious brunch at Just For You followed by cupcakes at Baked. Then we did some shopping at the mall :)
 
Back home we had champagne before heading out to dinner at Oola.
 
Happy valentine's day everyone!

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After a couple hours of walking, taking a break with some wine and cheese at Wood Tavern in rockridge. Great place

 In the background of this photo: Moose Drool brown ale. I want to try that! Great name

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2008 was the best year ever. Posterous was great. But Kate is what made this year perfect. Happy new year

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The room is wall to wall presents. Tomorrow morning will be a fun day.

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I'm almost caught up posting photos from this summer (I didn't get around to doing these when I was in Boston). Here is a set of photos from a weekend I was back in New York City. I'm guessing it was about 60 degrees warmer then than it is now.

 Pictures include: lunch at Habana Outpost, the Brooklyn Museum, and a phenomenal dinner at Tabla.

 I LOVE Tabla. You could call it French Indian, or French with Indian influences, or simply fancy Indian. We got the tasting menu and everything was delicious.

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