Market Bar, Rogue

Today just flew by unbelievably fast. Work stayed hectic all day long, causing my training plans to be pushed right up against my social plans. Regardless of the day's events, I was determined to run, even if that meant meeting up with R a little late and looking like a mess.

We met for a quick happy hour and catch up session at Market Bar inside of the Ferry Building. Original goal was to sit in the sun for adrink, but due to my tardiness, it was a little chilly by the time we were ready. They have $7 glasses of wine and cocktails, as well as $1.50 oysters! I ordered something with the words "pomegranate" and "Collins" in the title (can't go wrong with that) as well as four oysters. R chose wine and soup, which looked creamy and delicious. She took off to her dinner plans while I made my way to Rogue to see an ex-coworker.

K and I haven't seen each other in literally 8 months! Crazy. We filled each other in on life updates at an Ale House in North Beach called Rogue, as the group enjoyed a variety of beers. It was crowded, but we found a table in the back as well as an amazing patio to definitely check out when it is warmer. They have a plethora of board games to play at your table, should you choose. And we ate some bomb loaded fries with corned beef on top.  Quality.

Wine & Food Tasting at the Ferry Building

This evening, R and I went to a Valentines Day week kick off at the Ferry Building - or something like that. Lots of tables set up with wine or small portions of food for those interested to try. It reminded me of markets that one would find in every major city in Spain. Take a wine glass around and taste what each station has to offer. Pay with cash or tickets, walk through the crowd, select which portions look most appetizing, and enjoy random string bands or soloists. Between the two of us, we tested out spring rolls, sausage on a stick, strawberries with creme fresh and honey, meat skewers, and of course ended on chocolate cake. So fun to see all the people and take in the sounds and smells.

We skipped the wine tasting portion due to the allure of a happy hour. After walking in one direction and then the next,  we ended up at Sens. Happy hour until 8pm, Monday-Friday.  Can't beat that! One side has a restaurant and bar,  but we got a table in their large lounge feel room,  that has a swanky almost club like feel. Loud music and DJ added to the plentiful happy hour menu. R ordered a flatbread pizza - yum. Beer, wine,  and Moscow Mule spin offs flowed as girl night progressed (L joined us). I enjoyed Sens, but now have a raspy voice from talking over the music.