Count me in. I live smack dab in between San Francisco and San Jose. We could all meet at some place like the new Carlson Porsche, and then take off from there (just a thought).
Wayne, if you are looking for good North Beach food with a cool environment, there is:
** Cafe Viva Fine Food - a hole in the wall around the corner from the condor club (carol doda) -
http://www.sfnorthbeach.com/viva.html
** The Stinking Rose - Great Garlicy Italian Food -
http://www.sfnorthbeach.com/stcl/tsrmenu.html
** Mama's on Washington Square - I used to work there as a chef - great breakfasts