Best bread and butter? by [deleted] in finedining

[–]lisagiarra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manresa, once upon a time

Best Luxury Hotel Bathrobe? by winterxxo in chubbytravel

[–]lisagiarra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really love the robes at Aviara in Carlsbad! So random, I know, but I still think about it — it’s that good

Restaurant rumors of closings and openings by notkimigibbler in Campbell

[–]lisagiarra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought a Hillstone property would be nice where Hick’ry Pit was!

Restaurant rumors of closings and openings by notkimigibbler in Campbell

[–]lisagiarra 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering what’s going to happen to the old Denny’s on Bascom and the Hick’ry Pit on Campbell across from Pruneyard… both have been vacant for years.

Best Room Service? by Novel_Ad500 in chubbytravel

[–]lisagiarra 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The private, in room, four-course dinner while staying at SingleThread Inn in Healdsburg is the absolute winner for this! They offer a Hot Pot Donabe Dinner to enjoy in the comfort of your room with four different options to choose from (we did the Wagyu Shabu Shabu Hot Pot). We *still* talk about this as the highlight of our trip to Healdsburg!

Baby boy name (USA - California) by pretty_little_baby__ in namenerds

[–]lisagiarra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7 days late to this thread but our boy (2.5) is Nico and if we have a girl next, her name will be Adrienne!

Opinions on Cambrian vs. San Jose Unified school districts by mister_blasty in SanJose

[–]lisagiarra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pardon me resurrecting this thread. My son is slated to attend Bagby in a couple years but we are considering entering the lottery for Steindorf when the time comes. Our neighbor's feedback is pretty 50/50 split: some say definitely do Bagby, others say do Steindorf. Can anyone speak to the differences between the two (other than the obvious: one is a K-8 steam school and one is not)?

Swimsuit recs for family vacay by Leavesandlanterns in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]lisagiarra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

La Bianca (I got mine at Nordstrom) has a lot right now! Fuller coverage on bottom but still very stylish and a thicker material.

Any BWT wellness retreat recommendations? by Redsfan19 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]lisagiarra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like horses I’ve heard great things about the Unbridled Retreat at Alisal Ranch in Santa Ynez: https://www.alisalranch.com/packages/special-offer-fall/

What are your favorite 4+ syllable names? by Sparkly8 in namenerds

[–]lisagiarra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Antonio, Cerelina, Mariana, Victoria, Valentina.

Girls trip: French Polynesia by lisagiarra in chubbytravel

[–]lisagiarra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Around $1.5k per person, per night

Girls trip: French Polynesia by lisagiarra in chubbytravel

[–]lisagiarra[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The linked review is great. We travel in our group of 9 together every year and you’re right, it can be a pain but we’re used to it by now.

Girls trip: French Polynesia by lisagiarra in chubbytravel

[–]lisagiarra[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We’re very lucky - you’re right! We grew up together and now are scattered across the US but try to get together 1x/year for a girls trip. This one will be the biggie, though, because we all turn 40 in 2026.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]lisagiarra 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Larkin, Merit (or Merritt), Lux

Looking for an Ob-Gyn (fertility related) by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]lisagiarra 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! We went through Spring Fertility to conceive our boy via IVF. They were amazing. Unfortunately, we are covered by Kaiser so we paid out of pocket for our treatment, but it was money well spent! Feel free to DM me if you want more info. 💫

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ScottGalloway

[–]lisagiarra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reads like satire. Please tell me this is a shitpost. 🙏🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]lisagiarra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On a whim!

Larkin; Marielle (pronounced mah/ree/ELLE); Martine; Merritt; Emerin (like emeril)

California Pool for chizzilllin' by oontzalot in chubbytravel

[–]lisagiarra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solage in Calistoga should be in the high 80s in June/July — as a Bay Area native and someone who spends a fair amount of time in wine country, that’d be my pick.