I’m going to say this once: Little Caesar’s pizza ceases to be Little Caesar’s pizza once it’s on the playa. There, it becomes magical hot life-giving sustenance that evokes joy and celebration, camaraderie and love. Especially when it reheated by being fried in a pan of bacon fat, with a double flip onto the cheesy [...]
If every relative of mine from South Dakota suddenly showed up for a reunion, I think I could safely take them to Venita Rhea’s and they’d find something on the menu they’d like. In fact, I suspect some of the people there probably share some of my South Dakota gene pool. I don’t know what [...]
Last year Blue Nami had a late night happy hour with a small menu of half price rolls. I guess the recession is still in full swing because the cheap rolls menu is now available all day. We didn’t know that and rolled in around 10 pm, but we could have gone earlier. This one’s [...]
It’s the annual roadtrip to Nevada! The first leg is driving to Sacramento and pitstop at my brother’s. I used to drive via the bay area, but the last few years have been taking I-5, by cutting over around Hwy 41. Winding through the area, one city I pass is Avenal. Last year I finally [...]
A quick business lunch downtown requires a quick meal. Gino’s to the rescue. Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza. Good stuff. Gino’s 12 W Figueroa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I think I can squeeze one more trip to Kobachi before going on vacation. This dinner was for a visiting Belgian woman, who was staying with my parents while researching another Belgian that my mother dated many many years ago. It’s a long story. Top: octopus and scallops, pork belly skewers with red miso glaze, [...]
Today was a planned business lunch, and we decided to check out Olio Pizzeria, the latest eatery from the folks of Olio e Limone downtown. It’s located where Video Schmideo once was (*sniff* R.I.P.) and redecorated with detailed stone and woodwork. It’s designed to be a casual atmosphere, but is suitable for business lunches or [...]
I’m still a big fan of Petit Valentien, although I don’t stop in as much as I’d like to. But we came in tonight, intending to have more of a snack, but it turned into a larger meal. We sat at the bar. The melon and prosciutto is simple and good. It includes a wedge [...]
Offsite with the business ladies today. Our first rendezvous was at the French Press. I arrived first and had a lovely cappuccino. Best espresso in town. Past words. The French Press 1101 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I’ll admit it – I haven’t been a huge fan of Fresco. Even when it was just the one deli in Five Points, it always seemed busy, which is a good sign for a restaurant, but I sometimes get overwhelmed by crowds. Many of my girlfriends absolutely love the place. When Fresco opened in Goleta, [...]
