Bite by bite
It’s a pretty easy spot to get to from where we stay: a straight shot now up and over Interstate 580, a side street skated along and then one big hill’s worth of Mandana Street. And there we are, at Lynne & Lu’s Escapade Cafe.
We never have to wait long for a seat inside or out back, no matter what the weather, and we’re usually able to adjust to whatever they have to offer: perennial menu faves, specials posted on the white-board on the wall. There’s always local art or photography on the walls.
When it’s time to eat, I can put away an oatmeal pancake and Ankita can have whatever special catches her eye, and we can just keep on stepping.

