First stop before dinner was The Curiosity Shoppe (http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/), one of my favorite mom & pop type boutiques in San Francisco, full of truly great artwork, collectibles and hard to find unique gifts. We visited for a bit with owners Lauren & Derek, and perused the new art gallery installation by local artist & designer Tom Bonauro (http://www.tombonauro.com/), and then popped across the street to 826 Valencia (http://www.826valencia.org/).

826 Valencia's Pirate Supply Store (http://www.826valencia.org/store/) was hosting an evening of new artwork, too - some great Pirate Posters designed by a local SF design firm, Eleven Inc. (http://www.eleveninc.com/). Aye Matey, it was fun! Eye patches, and spy glasses, how can you go wrong?

Next up, dinner at local hot spot Range (http://www.rangesf.com/). We started out with one of their speciality cocktails, I had a Bitter Maestro - a yummy, sweet whiskey drink. And then we feasted on fresh pasta stuffed with yams and topped with a delicious buttery sauce with walnuts and spinach, followed by a Parmesan Bread Pudding, fresh greens and amazing Seared Duck, all locally grown. Yum!

We've finally returned back to our home away from home at Hotel Adagio (http://www.jdvhotels.com/adagio/), and I'm ready to be horizontal in the comfy big bed, with lovely, soft bedding. A fantastic evening out in San Francisco to be sure! I can't wait for tomorrow!