Bewiched

I just saw Russell from "I'm From Rolling Stone" eating a sandwich with a lady friend at 'wichcraft. Thrilling, no? Perhaps not, but there was something so very meta about seeing a reality TV "star" inside a restaurant that was plugged on a reality show, and features a sandwich created by a contestant on said reality show. If I were braver and a tad more obnoxious, I would have taken a clandestine cameraphone pic. Alas, I am not, and did not.

But speaking of 'wichcraft, I finally decided to give it a try. It has certainly been much maligned since its opening, and every time I walk by, its cavernous space is virtually empty. Having ventured into the mall to pick up a book and, of course a cream puff, (I can't be within the same building as a Beard Papa, and NOT get one!) I realized I could probably use some dinner, and 'wichcraft was on the way to the bus stop, so why not. I got a chicken salad sandwich that's supposed to come on whole grain bread, but they were out of that, so I got it on some kind of "country bread." I opted for a cold sandwich, even though the hot sandwiches were more appealing, because I wasn't going to be eating it there, and was afraid a hot 'wich wouldn't travel well.

The total was over 10 bucks. Just for the sandwich, (well, and the tiny bag of chips that come with it) and while I balked at the price, I reserved judgement until eating. Once I got home, I was a little disappointed to see it wasn't the size of my head, or at least larger than the average sandwich. As for taste, it was...fine. There was way too much pepper on it (although I will admit I am a pepper wimp) but the pickled onions were tasty, the chicken wasn't dry, and the frisse soaked in vinaigrette was a nice alternative to lettuce. But it was not the most amazing sandwich I've ever had, and wasn't even terribly memorable. I'll probably give one of the hot sandwiches a try before writing the place off completely, but I really think they'd do a lot better if they either made the sandwiches just a little bigger, or cut a buck or two off the price.

The Magic of a Gold Grill

My next to last recap of "I'm From Rolling Stone" is now up on the SFGate Culture Blog! Part two should go up around 3pm and you can then learn who won the coveted, COVETED, Rolling Stone writing gig.

In other news, I'm falling apart. My left foot (heh) is killing me, so much so that yesterday, I could hardly make it home from the store. Thing is, I have absolutely no memory of injuring it. On Wednesday morning, I walked to the shuttle stop, and by the time I got there, it was a little sore. Once I got to the office and made my way to my cube, it was aching like a mofo. It feels perfectly fine when I'm not on it, but walking just kills it. What the hell could it be?

Hello....Is It You I'm Looking For?

This week's "I'm From Rolling Stone" recap is now up on the SFGate Culture Blog!

Warning: Lionel Richie ahead.

Rain Gere Was Here and Had a Beer

This week's "I'm From Rolling Stone" recap is now up on the SFGate: Culture Blog. If you ever wondered what I used to write on my Pee-Chee in school, I suggest you read it.

Who You Calling "Rich Girl"?

This week's "I'm From Rolling Stone" recap is now up on the SFGate Culture Blog! Six down, three to go...I think.

Shining Star

This week's recap of "I'm From Rolling Stone" is now up on the SF Gate Culture Blog! Go. There. NOW.

Hi! I'm From Rolling Stone!....Say, Where Is Everybody?

Alas, there is no "I'm From Rolling Stone" recap today because MTV didn't actually air an episode last week. And it looks like they're trying to bury the show in late night scheduling. Oh well. The show is lame, but I still appreciated its lack of hot tubs and girls-making-out-with-girls nonsense.

Did Nee Land?

I am off to Disneyland, woo hoo! I'll be back on Sunday night, at which point I will have to immediately sit down and write about the Superbowl commercials for publication on SFist on Monday. Yeeks. I just hope the cold or flu I can feel creeping up on me holds off until Monday.

Also, be sure to check the SF Gate Culture Blog around noon for my latest "I'm From Rolling Stone" recap.

I better get to sleep to help prepare myself for that eight hour car ride in which I will hopefully be sleeping.

Are You Now, Or Have You Ever Been, Experienced?

This week's recap of "I'm From Rolling Stone" is now up on SFGate's Culture Blog! Go now, go!

Hey! Look at ME!

Thanks to the lovely and talented Eve, I have begun to recap the show "I'm From Rolling Stone" on the San Francisco Chronicle's Culture Blog. Go check it out!