Yesterday was quite busy for me, starting with a visit to Dr. Quoch, the most wonderful
dentist in the world. I am forever grateful to my friend, Elaine, for referring me to Dental
Health of San Francisco because, until I went there, I dreaded dental visits. I actually
was very remiss in appointments and, sometimes, I'd wait two years between visits.
Dr. Quoch, however, and his wife, Dr. Chen, and their superb office staff made me a
believer in routin dental visits, at the age of 62! Well, better late than never, right?
I love their office location, on Noriega, in the Sunset. There must be a hundred Chinese
restaurants on that one street and, every time I'm there, I try a different one. I don't
know how they manage to stay in business but each one seems to be packed. I had
a bowl of won ton soup yesterday though folks were lined up two deep at the
restaurant's counter buying food to take out.
Just one of many Chinese restaurants on Noriega Street
A tray of duck's heads - folks were buying these by the dozen!
While I was eating my won ton soup, a worker struggled past, carrying this roast
pig! The skin was one of the hot sellers while I was there!
Last night, I went to Manivanh Thai Restaurant in San Francisco. This fabulous place I've
blogged about before. It's owned by a Lao family who have become like my own family.
I went to have dinner with Gigie Marie, a beautiful girl who was part owner of the former
Monkey Club, the great place where my retirement party was held. Sadly, she and her
partner, Daven, decided to retire from the business, after thirteen years of memorable
evenings for the San Francisco General crowd and other lucky patrons. It was so great
to see her again. I just wish Daven could have joined us.
One of the Douangpanya grandsons, Michak, sat with us at dinner, feeding me peas and
fueling my desire to have a grandchild some day. I've got three sons who should be able
to make this a reality!!
Michak with Bau, his aunt's partner
Sweet Michak who shared his green peas with me
A little shy, at first - but not for long!
Bau, Michak, Gigie Marie and Carmen
Usually, the restaurat is pretty quiet on Saturday night - their main business comes from
the San Francisco General lunch crowd. It was packed last night, however. The family
said that I drew folks in to eat. Whatever the reason, I'm always glad when they have
a lot of customers. The food is incredible and my Lao family are the kindest, most
generous folks in the world!
I am participating in Unknown Mami's
Sundays in My City - check it out and join in the fun!
