California Grubbin'

Back at it with another California Livin' post! I know, these are becoming a regular thing. But food isn't all there is to life, right? It's just... most of it. Anyway, see here for previous posts. Today we're going to recap the theatrical experience that is Beach Blanket Babylon! If you want to experience San Francisco in a couple hours, this is it. Beach Blanket Babylon is  San Francisco. No, it has nothing to do with being on a beach. Babylon? Perhaps, in some demented manner. What you'll be watching is a pop-culture slaying in musical format. While the musical itself lasts the length of a movie, the line to get in will set you back another hour. I've stood in it thrice so far. Oh, it's that good. The show. Not the line. Inside you'll be seated at a table with all your flamboyant friends (You didn't bring any? Shame!) and that ambiguously-gay cousin of yours. Two item minimum, so treat yourself to some fizz and pretzels - the better t...

food: 4/5 experience: 3/5 overall: 3.5/5 This place is located in Dublin, which is a small suburb of East SF, so I just filed it under SF. Sorries for the confusion. We came here after picking up a very rambunctious puppy in Redwood City that was to be named Cocoa Bean. After we cleaned up a huge, smelly accident in the car, we came into this place for a late lunch. On the menu: my favorite, sea bass, market priced at $25. Eep. This was a nice, thick steak, filling but not too filling, and very fresh. It came with a side of zucchini that was fairly bland as it was just dry-roasted plain with no seasoning at all. Comes with a lotta plain rice as well that went untouched. Good, but not worth the price tag. Unfortunately, they didn't have the maple-glazed salmon that was advertised in the restaurant. How you gonna not serve the food you post a picture of? Seriously, the picture makes you wanna order it and anyway. That was disappointing. So we missed out on that. Asid...

food: 4/5 experience: 5/5 overall: 4.5/5 Did you know there's a show on VICE called The Pizza Show? Actually, there isn't, but there used to be. And in one episode our very own Bay Area was covered. Mozzeria happened to be on the host Frank's radar. Perhaps because it's uniquely run by deaf people, or perhaps because it's simply good pizza. No need to deck out your pizza with fancy toppings here. There's just a few to choose from and they're all delicious. We opted for the plain cheese for simplicity's sake, to get the most authentic flavor. The cheese is all fancy cheese and it is delectable. The crust is pretty good too, floury, crisp, not thick but not cracker-thin either. This is some authentic Italian pizza for sure. And if it isn't it's a wonderful replica. It's a little place but it's got character. I got a souvenir pen to show people I went there. It's my special pen. If I ever lose it I have to go all the way bac...