Golden City is one of the places we like to go to celebrate things like birthdays. The menu has a lot of delicious options. The family tried to make me feel guilty when the waitress brought out the live lobster for approval before cooking. It was my birthday celebration though and I wanted some lobster […]
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The Swiss Restaurant + Bar – Santa Maria

I love the small town feel to Santa Maria. Staying at Herb’s airbnb 1920’s Craftsman bungalow accentuated that feeling. When I was in elementary school I had friends who lived in classic Craftsman houses and I wanted to live in one ever since. There is a sense of history living in a structure that has […]
Luna Grill – Clairemont

Once again we’ve decided to collaborate on our food adventure! After all we go just about everywhere together so it makes sense. This first portion will be written by myself, Maggie and will include the usual ‘Above portion written by’ at the end. The second portion will be written by Soo and will include […]
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Denny’s – San Clemente

Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day So many years have rolled by. I spent my Sunday evenings here. This was the drop off spot for my kid. Her mom or stepdad would pick her up. In the early […]
Rei’ do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse

A few times per year we (Soo & me, Maggie) like to combine our posts and this is one of them! To figure out whom wrote what, we just insert ‘Above portion written by’ (then one of our names of course) at the end of each summary. Hope you enjoy our collaboration!
Fleming’s – University City

Breath deep the tantalizing aroma. Butter mixed with beef dry rubbed in salt and pepper heated to 1600 degrees F. I watched the butter bubbling on my sizzling steak. I could no longer resist that heavenly aroma and snapped my photos quickly.
Yelp Elite Week @ Urbane Cafe – Encinitas

Breathe in the smells. Fresh scent of bread excites the senses. Foccia dough is baking and releasing tantalizing scents but I must decide what to order.
Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ

That first time I drove past farmland and spent a night in the small town of Santa Maria. Sweet scent of red oak was in the air as I ate delicious Santa Maria bbq.