David Landis

2 weeks ago | sfbaytimes.com | David Landis

By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet–While the San Francisco Bay Times’ Pride Week issue is still on the horizon, yours truly wanted to give you the heads up for culinary and bar Pride specials that begin even earlier. So, if you’re looking to celebrate Pride throughout the month, here are some fun ideas. Compton’s Cafeteria RiotLet’s start with a little LGBTQ+ history 101.

1 month ago | sfbaytimes.com | David Landis

By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet–In the words of Sir Paul McCartney, “It’s good to be back!”For those of you who may not have heard, I’ve been recovering from total shoulder replacement surgery, so the Gay Gourmet was on a bit of a hiatus. It all went well, and for those considering the procedure, I say, “Go for it!” Thanks to Dr. Brian Feeley and my stellar healthcare team at UCSF for helping me get back to normal.

Feb 27, 2025 | sfbaytimes.com | David Landis

By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet–As my loyal readers know, Hawaii, and Honolulu in particular, is like a second home to me. I’ve been traveling there almost annually since I was 4. The good news? Honolulu has never looked better. My hotel of choice is always the luxurious Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach, where the food, service, and views are unbeatable.

Feb 14, 2025 | sfbaytimes.com | David Landis

By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet–It’s the day before Valentine’s, and even though you love your spouse, you’ve forgotten to make a reservation a month in advance. You’re in trouble … or maybe not? The Gay Gourmet has a host of options for the procrastinators out there. I’m not saying that all these restaurants are still available, but at least it’s a start. If they’re not available, make a reservation for February 15, and start your mea culpas early.

Feb 1, 2025 | sfbaytimes.com | David Landis

By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet–When it comes to wine, I like to leave the recommendations to my knowledgeable San Francisco Bay Times colleague, Leslie Sbrocco. But a few weeks ago, I happened into a storefront downtown at the Embarcadero Center that sold wines in pours by the glass. Since I’m so shy and retiring, I started speaking with the owners and co-founders, Adam Lovingood and Richard Garcia. They just so happened not only to be business partners, but domestic partners as well.