Even though it happens every year, I always get suckered into thinking Fall is at our doorsteps and Summer is near an end now that September is here. The fact of the matter is that historically, Sept/Oct have been the most BEAUTIFUL weather months in our area. This year I'm embracing it for what it is: Second Summer :)

We have about 4-6 more weeks until Second Summer is over, but until then, we have amazing weather seemingly all over the bay area, and the tourists are gone. Make the most of it. Fall will come soon enough, but its not ready to visit us here for weeks and weeks.
See ya at the beach :)

how about the fast-food places, buffets, etc.? how chic and contemporary. can people afford this with the cost of living? bring in the wealthy. how wonderful is this?

Randy, if the cost of a croissant and cup of coffee at Cafe Barrone is too expensive for you then I don't think you should be spending any of your money on dining out anywhere, not even fast food.

Financial Planner is correct.

If you need a list of the cheapest restaurants, you shouldn't be dining out. Buy some cheap groceries and cook more healthily for yourself than what you will be served by a fast food restaurant.