Peña Pachamama Saturday Evening

On Saturday evening, Sally and I went to Peña Pachamama for dinner.

Sally had received a Groupon coupon from her daughter Page for the restaurant, so, knowing virtually nothing about the place, we showed up.

There are some delightful videos at their Web Site showing the range of entertainment that has played there. As their Web Site explains:

Peña Pachamama—One of those magical places... a little island of the future where those who enter her doors are forever transformed by the spirit of the music and dance that takes them in. You'll find it on a little side street in San Francisco's old Latin Quarter somewhere between Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and endless Italian late-night cafes.

It was once one of San Francisco’s most important speakeasies; later Amelio's, which along with Ernie’s, was one of the most famous restaurants in the city. This inviting and comfortable space is where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard had their rendezvous. John & Robert Kennedy, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and boxer Rocky Marciano were among some of the personalities that frequented this landmark location.

A Bolivian headdress.

Dancing.

At one point, our waitress disappeared. A short time later, she reappeared as "Marina, the Flamenco Dancer" (in this picture, the filigree across her cheek is her right earring, whipped by her rapid movement).

Then, a short time later, she reappeared as our waitress.

More dancing.

It turned out that both the restaurant staff and ourselves had misinterpreted the Groupon offer (just a glass of Sangria and the show, for two; not the entire dinner, for two, as we thought at first).

At DMTC, we've also had trouble making sure that Groupon offers, and similar offers, are clearly specified. It's just amazing how quickly Groupon has become popular, but it doesn't mean anyone really understands it yet.

Dancing.

Peña Pachamama is a delightful place!

A fine headdress.