Good morning!

The stories came fast and furious this morning so I can get the letter out early today.

As you prepare for the weekend, you might want to check out some of Maria’s latest restaurant reviews. She suggests dishes to eat and steers you away from ones she finds just so-so.

Also, have you seen Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA? You must. And explore online the Projecto Mission Murals the museum put up to coincide with the show.

Local artist Esther Hernández will be in conversation at the museum on Thursday at 6 p.m. with Amalia Mesa-Bains and Mildred Howard.

So, there’s plenty to do again in San Francisco.

Enjoy!

Lydia

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