(ocean view taco shop) in La Jolla for fish tacos, South Beach Bar & Grill for all types of seafood tacos etc...and local color. My other recommendation for carne burritos, nachos, and California burritos is Juanita’s in...

of the better Chicago doggeries, or even Poochies in Skokie. So here’s some advice: You want a great hot dog?' Go to Wegmans, get yourself some Niman Ranch ‘Fearless’ beef franks, grill them up and serve one...

. and one night at the hotel is good! we get bikes there – so if sober enough hope to check out the town. course if we’re not sober enough for bikes... where does one “get a driver?” like cabs in the city?...

Ranch) Napa- Del Dotto cave tour, and http://winodepot.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=5583

to the train tracks. Would not return. OK on to San Fabian. This beach totally reminded me of Ensenada and other places on the Pacific side of Baja California. Except the Videoke and kilos of fresh Oysters, Crabs, Shrimps and...

as your commute will be too long otherwise, when it is not bicycle weather. Definitely buy cheap city bicycles for your stay – people of all ages cycle everywhere when the snow is gone, but don’t leave an expensive...

Oooh – I wanna play #1) Standing Rib Roast from the Prather Ranch Meat Company with all the trimmings (cooked by the incredibly talented Mrs. Mousse) #2) Braised Lamb’s Neck with gremolata at Incanto #3) Fried Chicken at...

I’m amazed no one has mentioned my favorite restaurant in southern California ... The Ranch House in Ojai. I also second the recommendation of Jonathan’s in downtown Ventura. And here’s links to everything...

We’re from Oregon, and making our first tour of New England (part of a Peace Corps reunion group). We’ve been looking over the board for suggestions and it seems much of the information on places we are going is...

too. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60791-d1028088-Reviews-Petras_Wine_Bar_and_Bistro-Mammoth_Lakes_California.html It’s a shame you are not going in the summer because then you could stop at the Lee Vining...

). The history behind the winery was also fascinating. The guy giving the tour had a great sense of humor and extremely likable. Would highly recommend, especially if you’re into sparkling wines. FRENCH LAUNDRY It definitely did...

> Castoro Vineyards. They have local art shows and label contests there, too. Or, maybe a food tour on a tandem bike through France? Find the best cafes, vineyards, floral gardens, country inns, recipes, and cooking classes.

now. We’re getting great stone fruit in California too. Summer tomatoes. Strawberries. All are in the markets and fresher than anything in the grocery store. If you just grabbed a basket of berries and sat in a park to eat...

Wow! I would never have gone to the old Bowl on a Sunday), but I went to BB West today and found parking right away. I just needed a couple of limes and was with my six-year-old so it was a whirlwind tour. It looks fabulous with,...

is full-bodied, dark fruited and not one for those who prefer Red Burgundy. Tantara Gary’s Vineyard '05 Syrah – Gary Pisoni is sortof the Steve Irwin of the Central California Vineyard world. This is an incredible...