California

Hello everyone! We are heading up to Santa Ynez for the weekend, staying in Santa Ynez for the first time. We usually stay in Los Alamos. We have been many times but not in quite a few years. We ...

South San Francisco Hickey: Bubbies mochi ice cream got new packaging. 6 pieces for 3.99 more than last time (4.99 for 8 pieces with the old box) Sakura, Chocolate Mint and Espresso. Teas' te...

Hi all, in mid-April my family and I are traveling from Los Angeles to Salinas. Our plan is to take PCH and stay at Morro Bay the first night. That first day we will go to Santa Barbara, Pismo Beac...

by Melanie Wong 2 years ago

One of the delightful finds of my January mini-vacation in SLO was spotting Fromagerie Sophie. I stopped in that first afternoon to scope things out and then returned on my way out of town to make ...

by curioussheridan 3 years ago

Baltimore hound and partner staying in Ventura AirBnb for a week in February. Carless, using Uber, looking for well cooked non-bland food and pleasant but not formal surroundings.(money is not the...

I had a friend bring me a burrito from San Diego. OMG. Best Burrito ever! Way better than anything I have had in LA. What city has the best mexican food? Los Angeles, San Francisco or San Diego...

by alarash 1 month ago

what's the best bagel in Sacramento? My preference in New York style bagels which I ascertain have a balance of crispy exterior and chewy interior. I understand boiling them prior to baking and usi...

by Melanie Wong 22 days ago

Cloverdale GO: Sir Kensington Classic Mayonnaise, $4.99/12 oz squeeze bottle Teton hardwood smoked sausage, grassfed beef, $2.99/10 oz - They're back. Someone had recco'd these a few months ag...

Long ago, Fresno had a Spanish restaurant called "Estradas" and they had, by far, the best salad on a tortilla that they called Tostada Compuesta. Anyway, I've tried a lot of comparable dishes at ...

Apparently the Estrada's branches in Fresno and Visalia are kaput, and I have acquaintances there that are now suffering from acute tostada compuesta, enchilada and Mexican macaroni deprivation...

I'm desperate, My community is having an event this Saturday, we are cooking corned beef for 90 people I did a research about how many pounds of corned beef to buy, but what I don't know is if the ...

Heading to Paso Robles for a few days. Bistrot Laurent (now BL Brasserie) is a long time favorite. But stuck figuring out other nights dinners. Considering Mistura, The Hatch, La Consecha. Il...

Ok, so I'll admit this is a massive long shot, but.... Does anyone know of anywhere that will be selling Pączki on Fat Tuesday? Any little bakeries? Even the grocery store bakeries...? I realize...

by Melanie Wong 1 year ago

Last week in Palm Springs, we made a stop at Townie Bagels as our first morning errand.

by Melanie Wong 1 month ago

"On Thurs, 2/14 only, get your favorite Ike's Sandwich for only $6 by showing this coupon at any participating location" https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/12/one-day-only-ikes-selling-all-sand...

Hey All.. Moving to the area for awhile to help family member out... Im in LA, I'm a healthy eater. Grass fed meats, wild fish, organic veggies and fruits, I know the options are limited, Can driv...

Hey, I have a drive from SF airport to Sacramento on Sunday. I’m looking for a casual olace to eat after a long flight that wont take me too far off route. I dont really have any preferences but i...