Pita bread scent filled the car. Owner George must have put it on the grill along with the steak. I ordered a steak pita and it was ready after about 10 minutes. Big juicy pieces of steak were overflowing the pita bread. I noticed char marks from the grill. Pita was fluffy and delicious. Loved […]
San Diego
San Diego
Barrio Donas

I loved visiting Tijuana when I was a kid. Mexican bakeries were easy to find and the scent of fresh baked goodness wafted into the streets. Inside you grabbed a big aluminum tray and a pair of thongs. Racks of fresh baked goodies waited for you to choose from. I always picked a concha. Barrio […]
H & L Supermarket

I remember as I was first learning to walk we walked to the neighborhood market. It was like H&L Supermarket. There was the feeling it had been there for ages. Maybe a little bigger than the average 7-11 you could get everything you needed fairly quickly. They generally have a nice selection of fruit at the front. My […]
Gelato Vero Caffe

It’s times like these you learn to live again It’s times like these you give and give again It’s times like these you learn to love again Times Like These – Foo Fighters I loved visiting Gelato Vero Caffe back in my college days. the darkroom group did road trips to buy photo supplies at Nelson […]
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Saffron Thai

Back in the old days I remember a squeaky old screen door that kept the flies out. Scent of Thai spices filled the air. Inside was cramped and you could see the well worn kitchen that served decades worth of meals. Now the place has a modern look like new fast casual spots.
Manila Fast Food and Desserts

Skin crunches loudly in my mouth. Fat rendered into liquid form gushes over skin as I bite down. Tender fried pork bursting flavor throughout my mouth. Flavors and the various textures delight my senses. I grew up with Chinese style roasted pork but lechon kawali is an amazing example of how frying makes things […]