On the 8:30am flight from Las Vegas to Oakland. Saw some family and generally just hung out. We stayed at the Wynn this time and man, it's a nice hotel. Friendly staff, dealers, and pit bosses. Plus, it's looking like the new place to be seen. Lots of nice looking ladies but also lots of douche bags. Oh well, gotta take the good with the bad.

I'm a big fan of the hard cheeses. Reminds me of my childhood eating hard gubment cheese out of a cardboard box. It's also a gorgeous day out in Oakland (not many left) so I hit B Restaurant on 9th and Washington for a BLT and a manchego cheese plate. B is fast becoming my go to semi-formal lunch spot in Old Oakland. Great sandwiches, pizzas, salumi plates, and cheese plates. Plus very reasonably priced for a spot of this caliber food (under $15 for sandwich + dessert + drink).

Picked up the wife from her concert and decided to hit some taco trucks in East Oakland. We hit Tacos El Gordo on International and High Street then another truck on Fruitvale (El Gordo's are the ones in the back on the plate). Super cheap, tasty, and fast.

I'm just noticing this now, but lately I've been getting excellent 3G coverage here in Oakland. Usually I'm bouncing back and forth between Edge and 3G at home and at the office. But to be honest, I can't remember the last time I've seen the "E" icon on my phone. Who knows if this is only temporary but kudos to AT&T for doing something right. Now if only they can add MMS, tethering, and lower their ridiculous data/SMS prices, I'd be a truly happy customer.

I'm having breakfast at the Chop Bar here on 4th and Alice in Oakland - new breakfast/sandwich place that opened up right across from our offices. So far so good. Good breakfast items and great croissants. Plus, free drip coffee on Mondays!

I'm hoping this place sticks around. The location has turned over a few restaurants in the time we've been in the area.