California Rice Farm Tour Did you know that rice is grown in California? Rice is not just grown in Asia in areas that are known for their wet weather. In fact, there is an area in Northern California that is naturally suited to farm rice, even when we’re experiencing a drought. Lundberg Family Farms is […]
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Tarpy’s Roadhouse – Monterey, California
Tarpy’s Roadhouse is a magical and delicious place to visit. This gem is a far cry from a rough roadhouse that needs Patrick Swayze to clean it up. It’s located on Salinas Highway near the Monterey Airport. It was just a short drive from the Hofsas House Hotel where I was staying. The quiet restaurant is set […]
The Grill on Ocean Avenue – Carmel by The Sea, California
Carmel by The Sea Grill The Grill is located in the heart of picturesque Carmel by the Sea. Like other buildings in town, there is no street address. The restaurant is on Ocean Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln. Ocean is the main road that leads through town and down the hill to the beach. It […]
Em Le’s Restaurant – Carmel, California
Carmel by the Sea is a beautiful and relaxing place to visit. After a lovely morning walking around the downtown area looking at shops and art galleries, enjoying the view, the sunshine and the pleasant ocean breeze, I was in need of a meal. Em Le’s Restaurant looked cute from the outside and I’m glad […]
The Grill on The Alley – San Jose, California
The Grill on The Alley has restaurants in California, Florida, Chicago and Dallas. I went to the one in Chicago for a business breakfast last Summer. This year, I went to a business lunch at the San Jose location. The restaurant is located in The Fairmont Hotel. You can enter from the street or from […]