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Jan. 19, 2013 Downtown Santa Barbara can be quite happening, and this place is at the center of it all. With it’s cool interior, reminiscent of a warehouse space but with charm, it paints the canvas for all of the … Continue reading →

January 18, 2013 NoHo, formerly known as North Hollywood, used to be a very blighted area. It was known for burglaries, drug deals, and down trodden folks. But soon after 1993, North Hollywood’s grand resurgence began; with the fantastic appearance … Continue reading →

Oct. 26,2012 So you think Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, well ROFL Café will give you a run for your money. AKA Republic of Laughter Cafe is just one big happy family. Their credo is “Laughter, Love, Joy, … Continue reading →

Sept. 14 Friday nights they have live music at Sebastiani winery, and fantastic BBQ. I was so fortunate to have met that night, and without any set-up to do a review he gave me a plate of Baby Back Ribs … Continue reading →

Sept. 13, 2012 Chef – Owner Jose Pelayo has been serving up amazing food for 30 years in Sonoma county. His wife Mary and Jose formed a cooking partnership; creating their own style of Italian cuisine. But you not only … Continue reading →

Sept. 13, 2012 Now this place was a complete surprise. It was as if I found my missing link. You have to go kind of outside of town to find this gem. A classic Americana Road stop. This legendary restaurant … Continue reading →

Winery Tour Sept. 13, 2012 Roxanne from Auberge set-up my going to Bob Dog winery, she said it was a must see. Little did I know when she set it up that it would become a highlight of my time … Continue reading →

Dinner at The Hacienda – Sept. 12, 2012 Like something out of a Robert Rodriguez or Quentin Tarantino film, this place is a throwback from days gone by. The next time I hear of a location needed for Old Mexico … Continue reading →

Sept. 12 & 13, 2012 Nestled amongst a very rustic Oak Tree is the mighty splendor of this very old Victorian Inn. It boasts one of the very few Inns in Sonoma to actually be on a vineyard. When I … Continue reading →

Sept. 12, 2012 I really like to sample the dives and the finer establishments, this  one is somewhere in the middle. With its diner like feel, it truly  offers some tantalizing home cooked creations. The main highway in Cloverdale 101 … Continue reading →