Sunday, May 17, 2026

patio time

Room Service with a view


The famous Brew Deck as seen from Room Service Coffee.

Cafe Zack revisited


Our first visit here was apparently back in 2022. Not sure what took us so long but, given where we were staying, this was a perfectly delightful and convenient lunch venue. We had salmon and salad on the patio. It was our first time on the patio, which was nice.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

lembut


If you buy a toothbrush at an Asian market, and wonder what "lembut" means... apparently it means "soft" in Indonesian.

Prospect pastries


One nice thing about our rental was having the option of rolling out of bed and addressing one's brain fog at Prospect Coffee, just a block away. I liked going early when the pastry case was full. Perhaps more importantly, their espresso drinks are very good.

The Brew Deck


I knew that Transmission Brewing and Toppers Pizza were neighbors in a newly renovated building. What I wasn't fully aware of was this "Brew Deck" that they share in the back with a partial view of the ocean. Beer and pizza aside, I will always be pleased to behold real architecture with thoughtful design.