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Altitude – 36 Level High

Joey Rosario — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:33:14 +0000

Located high above Sydney sky on level 36 of Shangri-La hotel, Altitude offers a unique dining experience with a service to make you come back for me. The dining area has high floor-to-ceiling glass windows; offering one of the most breathtaking view of Sydney Harbour.

Chef Steven Krasicki created a modern Australian menu with European influence. Epi-curious menu, showcasing the finest selection of seasonal produce, is available upon request. This menu is available with wine-pairing. A 4-course menu is available on the weekend. Wine selection is one of the most extensive one you will ever find in Australia.

Make your reservation ahead of time, even as early as 2 weeks ahead as this establishment gets filled up quickly especially on the weekend. Secure a window seat when you make the reservation as it offers the best view.

Contact:
Altitude Restaurant, Level 36 Shangri-la Hotel, 76 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney
+61 (02) 9250.6123

Dining Area

The view of Sydney Opera House from the dining area

Evening Ambiance

Kerry Park – Breathless in Seattle

Joey Rosario — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:59:51 +0000

You’ve seen the picture-perfect Seattle skyline on the postcards or in the magazines. Have you ever wondered where all those pictures are taken from? If I would venture a guess, it has got to be the beautiful Kerry Park in the Queen Anne neighborhood.

The view from the park is breathtaking. Not only you get a front-row seat to the view of downtown Seattle; you also get a view of Mount Rainier and Elliott Bay. On a nice beautiful day (read: not raining), you can even pack your bag for a nice afternoon picnic. The park is small and it’s pretty popular with both tourists and locals alike so crowd is something you might want to consider (late evening on a weeknight (day) might be a good time to visit to avoid the big crowd.)

So go ahead, pick the day, pack that picnic basket and bring your loved one to the park.

View of Seattle downtown from Kerry Park

Sunset at Kerry Park

Sunrise at Kerry Park

(image from flickr)

Marin Headlands – Golden Gate & The City

Joey Rosario — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:27:12 +0000

San Francisco is one the most romantic city in the world. The list will not be complete without the inclusion of its most famous landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. There are multiple places where you can enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge but none is better than the view from the top of the hill on the north-west side of the bridge. This area is known as Marin Headlands.

Getting to the top of the hill is a bit tricky. You will have to first drive through the bridge and exit off the highway towards Sausalito right after the vista. Once you exit, take a first left and go underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and follow the road along the highway up the hill on Conzelman Road. Drive up all the way along the hill and right before it becomes a one-way road, park your car and enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco backdrop.

It feels so peaceful from up there. If you want to create an ambiance, consider visiting in the late afternoon on a weekday. Bring extra layer as the weather can be a bit chilly in the late afternoon. I’ve seen couple sitting on the bench sharing a bottle of wine. It’s definitely a view and a moment not to be missed.

Looking towards San Francisco

View of San Francisco on a clear day

Treasure Island – City View by the Bay

Joey Rosario — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:14:21 +0000

* Image by Clint Wirtanen (image from Flickr)

Treasure Island is located in the San Francisco Bay, between San Francisco and Oakland. It was built prior to the World War II as an extension to the Yerba Buena Island. Initially planned for and used as an airport during the war, Treasure Island became a Naval Base for the US Navy during the war.

There is only one way to get to the island. Its only access is through the Bay Bridge. When you make an exit (left exit) on the bridge, follow the sign towards Treasure Island. Then make a U-turn before entering the gate, and park your car on the side of the street. You can either get out of the car to enjoy the fresh bay breeze or stay inside the car to create the magic moment with your loved one.

What you will see is an un-obstructed front-row seat to one of the most amazing view San Francisco has to offer. On a clear day, you will catch plenty of activities in the bay with the city skyline backdrop. Night time view is just as amazing. The lights from the financial district buildings light up the night sky.

It’s also a perfect spot to catch the 4th of July and the New Year’s Eve fireworks, although it’s always foggy during the 4th of July or rainy-windy on the New Year’s Eve.

San Francisco City Skyline

View from Treasure Island

View in the evening