When looking for the hot spots in San Diego, the Gas Lamp District is where all the action takes place. There are so many bars and restaurants to choose from. If you are hungry for steak and seafood the Greystone will be a great option. One of the great things about being in San Diego is all the fresh seafood at your fingertips. Starting off with a chilled seafood platter sounded like an excellent idea. The platter consisted of crab legs & claws, shrimp cocktail, small lobster tails, and fresh raw oysters. I love chilled crab claws. The meat is…
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A delicious restaurant I visited while in Manhattan Beach was MB Post. It’s a very happening place. You can sit at your table and watch the hustle and bustle in the kitchen. All the dishes here were small portions that made sharing easy. They have a long list of hand crafted cocktails to choose from. I started with a Moscow Mule; it wasn’t on the menu but I had confidence that the bartender could make it. I also did this because I needed more time to determine what other creation to try. The waitress informed me that MB Post is…
Leave a CommentA picture perfect visit to California has to include watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean while enjoying a wonderful meal. That is exactly the experience I received when I visited Rock’N Fish in Manhattan Beach. This place was clearly a hot spot because as soon as I walked in I saw lines of people at the bar and every table was full. I was so glad to have a reservation. My table was upstairs, away from the big crowds; there was a cool balcony that let me look down at the restaurant below. It was recommended that I…
Leave a CommentWhile visiting Manhattan Beach, California, I made the mistake of not making dinner reservations ahead of time. Naturally I panicked a little because I was hungry. Not far from the hotel was Tin Roof Bistro. I decided to take my chances and see if they had a table. To my astonishment they did! Tin Roof Bistro is a rustic looking restaurant that had a very intimate feel. Their menu was eclectic; there was seafood to wood fire pizzas. I decided to start with a spicy tuna spring roll. I expected to get a crunchy, traditional spring roll but this was…
Leave a CommentSo you are going to Los Angeles, home to Hollywood celebrities, Rodeo Drive, and movie studios, where to go first? My suggestion is Pink’s! This is the world famous hot dog joint that has been around since 1939. These are not small hot dogs either; they are extra-long, all beef hot dogs. A classic Pink’s hot dog comes with chili, mustard, and onions however, they have a plethora of options to choose from. They have classic combinations like Chicago and New York style dogs, and super special combinations named after celebrities. Be prepared to know what you want by the…
1 CommentGilroy, California is the “Garlic Capital of the World”. The city of Gilroy holds an annual Garlic Festival every July . The smell of garlic is in the air as soon as you step foot in Gilroy. It is a wonderful smell! If you want to try garlic, no problem, it is on everything, from garlic french fries to ice-cream. The grilled corn with garlic butter was my favorite. There are live cooking competitions, which makes you feel like you are on the set of a Food Network show. I was lucky enough to get to take a picture with one…
Leave a CommentWho doesn’t love pizza by the slice! You can try different combinations instead of having to commit to just one. The choices are right in front of you when you walk through their door and it smells so wonderful. I counted at least 12 choices in the case. I went for 2 slices: the supreme (a traditional flavor) and the artichoke (a unique flavor). The crust was perfect – not too thick and it had a sweet taste to it. I knew that I had to try one of their pasta dishes while I was there. I went with a…
2 CommentsSan Diego has tons of great Mexican restaurants to choose from but when I was out there visiting some friends, they brought me to Cafe Coyote in Old Town. Old Town is considered the birthplace of California because it is the site of the first permanent Spanish settlement. Naturally you can’t have Mexican food without enjoying a house made margarita – and not a small one. At Cafe Coyote they make them huge! It tasted wonderful with the homemade tortilla chips and fresh salsa. We sat outside on the patio so we could enjoy the sunny San Diego weather. We…
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