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Best Cal Mex BBQ right off Highway 101 near Santa Maria, California

Best Cal Mex BBQ right off Highway 101 near Santa Maria, California

Traveling home from Malibu, we needed to stop for a late lunch so we turned to our good friend Yelp. My goal was to find the best Santa Maria Tri Tip since my husband had never tried it. We definitely found a great restaurant in […]

My new must-stop BBQ joint on the way to South Lake Tahoe off 50 in Placerville

My new must-stop BBQ joint on the way to South Lake Tahoe off 50 in Placerville

Hog Wild BBQ Restaurant in Placerville, CA Who would have thought that a BBQ joint off of 50 heading to South Lake Tahoe California in Placerville would be so amazingly good that I now will make sure I stop at Hog Wild BBQ whenever we […]

It’s Time to Experience Brazilian BBQ

It’s Time to Experience Brazilian BBQ

Brazilian BBQ is an experience, one that cannot compare to other restaurants. When I think of All You Can Eat (AYCE), I think of buffet style places like Fresh Choice or Asian Buffets. Those are nice on occasion, but they aren’t special. Brazilian BBQ is […]

A taste of Hawaii on the Mainland, a must for Santa Cruz visitors

A taste of Hawaii on the Mainland, a must for Santa Cruz visitors

Transport yourself to Hawaii when you visit Pono Hawaiian Grill and enjoy a delicious Hawaiian feast in the Beach town of Santa Cruz, California. Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz is a hidden gem that is a bit off the beaten path, but a path […]

Do you have a favorite AYCE (All you can eat) sushi restaurant?

Do you have a favorite AYCE (All you can eat) sushi restaurant?

I love sushi.  Yes, I really do love sushi.  Any time, any place.  I love great sushi and I have a confession: I’ll eat almost any sushi that doesn’t smell or look old. In general, I do not enjoy AYCE sushi restaurants.  I’ve found that […]