Ghirardelli Square–best sundae in the world
Last night, I met up with several friends to go to Ghirardelli Square. We decided to have dinner at O’Neill’s Irish Pub which, er…wasn’t very Irish. They were playing techno music in the background. The Irish stew was good, but the menu was pretty limited, so it was more of a regular bar than anything else.
Here’s a photo of authors Deb Marlowe and Claudia Dain.
Deb Marlowe and Claudia Dain
We had our dinner and then were joined by more historical romance authors: Deb Marlowe, Elizabeth (help! Can’t remember her last name!), Ammanda McCabe, Carolyn Jewel, Megan Frampton, and Sabrina Jeffries. Here are two photos of everyone with captions below.
Michelle Willingham, Elizabeth, Amanda McCabe, Carolyn Jewel, Megan Frampton, and Sabrina Jeffries
Deb Marlowe, Elizabeth, Amanda McCabe, Carolyn Jewel, Megan Frampton, Sabrina Jeffries
Outside the pub, it had a great view of the harbor. Here’s a picture of the famous San Francisco fog rolling in:
Fisherman's Wharf
And here’s a photo of Alcatraz and a gorgeous ship. Deb Marlowe and Claudia Dain highly recommended the audio tour. I’m not sure if I’ll get to go or not, but it was amazing to see where criminals like Al Capone were imprisoned. It was formerly a Civil War fort, used to keep prisoners-of-war.
Alcatraz
And here’s another view of the harbor:
San Francisco Harbor
Last, I dragged everyone to Ghirardelli’s for the world famous chocolate sundae. It was a bit confusing, figuring out which entrance to use, since one section appeared to be take-out and another appeared to be the store. We ended up going through the wrong one, but no one cared because a man was passing out free samples of Ghirardelli chocolate and peanut butter squares. I casually suggested that we make a big circle and get another free sample, but they thought I was crazy. 
It was good chocolate, however.
Here is me, in my happy place, with the amazing Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundae:
Michelle Willingham enjoying Ghirardelli's Hot Fudge Sundae
All in all, a most excellent night. :banana:
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Suzanne Says:
Michelle! How mean to eat that sundae in front of us, LOL.
Missie Says:
Am jellus of yer hott fudge sunday an yer trip to Sanfranssisco for a RWA homeymoon. :rotfl:
Michelle Styles Says:
I should know the name of the ship but I believe it is free entry. It used to ply the Californian coast. Really worthwhile walking out to see it. Alcatraz I have never thought worth it. I prefer Angel Island for its hiking.
I am pleased to see that the hot fudge sundaes are as excellent as ever at Ghiradelli Square.
It is good chocolate.
Oh and you need to try — fresh crackedcrab, sour dough French bread and white wine while sitting out on Fisherman;s Wharf as the sun goes down. Alitos used to an excellent Italian seafood place on Fisherman’s Wharf.
Ellen Says:
Well that made me hungry. I have visited Ghiradelli but I was only 18 and that was *** years ago. Do remember the delicious chocolate however. :thumbsup:
Missie Says:
Addendum: You soooo look like your daughter in that pic. It’s easy to see where she gets her smile from.
Fiona Lowe Says:
HI, Have a fantastic conference and I look forward to checking each day so I can share it vicariously through you!
Cheers
Fiona