Laura Peters

Stopped by the Ben Street Grille in Taos for lunch, but decided to have breakfast instead. The waffles were light and fluffy, the eggs were cooked well, and the bacon was crispy. Sweet fresh berries too. The service was on the slow side, but the staff is friendly and thoughtful.

How lucky we are to have such good theater available in San Francisco. The night I was there, SF Playhouse offered an original play, My Home on the Moon, which was inventive and engaging, beautifully acted and directed. The sets and costumes were first rate. I look forward to seeing The 39 Steps later this month.

I had a good experience at the Maple Street Patisserie. Maybe because I wandered in at the same time as a local who recommended the carrot muffin to me. It was moist and sweet.

Grappa Restaurant provided our six person party with a delicious dinner. Look at the photos. Everyone was happy!

Some friends and I ate at Spice of America on Market Street last week. We had read the great reviews and were not disappointed. The food was all tasty with complex flavors, although the two dishes with red sauce were supposed to be different, the sauces tasted very much the same. Still no complaints. Everything tasted fresh. I would go back here.