My City By The Bay

While 22 year old Oscar Grant was buried today leaving behind a 4 year old daughter, the cop who shot and killed him resigned the police department on the advice of his attorney which means he does not have to talk with authorities.  So, not only is he a murderer but a cowardice murderer.  New video surfaced which clearly shows Grant sitting with his back against the wall when the cop pushed him to the ground on his stomach and 26 seconds later shot and killed him.  Some are saying that the cop had maybe thought he had pulled a taser on him rather than his gun.  THAT’S NO EXCUSE.  Grant was sitting on the ground  with no reason to be tased let alone shot in the back and killed.

There were demonstrations at the Fruitvale BART station were Oscar Grant was murdered today and as a result the BART trains were stopped for a short period of time.  This is a volatile situation and will remain as such until this cop pays for what he’s done.  

I will keep you all updated on a regular basis.   

You all know I love dance in all forms so I thought I’d share with you San Francisco’s own Rasa Vitalia.  Enjoy!!!

Forbes Island Restaurant is a curious little spot nestled between Piers 39 and 41 in San Francisco.   With Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background it is the perfect setting for a small eatery.  However at first glance with it’s mini lighthouse, palm trees and white sand decks you would never really know what it was.   It is basically a restaurant on a floating island.  There are small various banquet rooms to accommodate private parties and events, a below sea level dining room and a lounge and bar area above the water with some fantastic views of the bay, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and our own resident sea lions.

There is a small boat which provides service from Pier 39 to the island which takes only a few minutes.  The below sea level dining area is a bit dark, damp and if you are in any way prone to motion sickness, this is not the restaurant for you.  In my opinion it feels as if I was eating in a submarine.  I also happen to be claustrophobic so this was not the ultimate setting for my taste.

The food however is very good though expensive.  The service is top notch, probably the best I’ve had in San Francisco.  It affords an intimate ambiance with low lighting and small table settings.

Being there at Sunset brought the most dramatic pink and purple sky over the horizon with the Golden Gate and Marin Headlands in the background.  It was just sheer natural beauty.  It was simply breathtaking.

For more information on the Forbes Island restaurant including menus, prices etc… please visit Forbes Island.