![The View Lounge, San Francisco](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120129_view-lounge-150x150.jpeg)
Drink Like a Tourist
San Francisco has hundreds of places to drink, but few can offer floor-to-ceiling windows and a panoramic view of the city. The View Lounge is such a rarity, hidden away on the top floor of the Marriott hotel (55 Fourth…
![Occupy Oakland: 'Move-In Day' #J28](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120128OO_01-150x150.jpeg)
Occupy Oakland: ‘Move-In Day’ #J28
After the reasonably peaceful demonstration on November 2, i didn’t really expect much from this next major Occupy Oakland endeavor. In hindsight, i suppose i should have realized that attempting to literally take over a downtown building would not end…
![Alabama Shakes at The Independent SF](http://www.zariat.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120127_al-shakes-150x150.jpeg)
Alabama Shakes at The Independent
On the advice of my friend Robert Mozaic, who always seems to know about good music before everybody else, i discovered Alabama Shakes just in time for their sold-out show at The Independent in San Francisco. Luckily, another friend was able…