A blog about SoCal food and travel, with a spicy Asian flair
Marching along we’re adventurers/ Singing the song of adventurers/ Up or down, North, South, East, or West, an Adventurer’s life is best!
Man oh man. I wish we hadn’t waited so long to come back here. Tonkotsu Underbelly Ramen. With Akadama spice ball. Mr A threw the whole ball in. This ball of spicy ground peppers worked perfectly to sharpen the unctuous broth. Sesame Tofu Don. Spicy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying. Amazing rice. I wish I knew what brand they use. Mizu...
Just too greasy for us. But if you like an indoor outdoor pub, this is the place for you! The grilled sourdough burger and the Bacon Love #9 were pretty darn greasy and made it hard to finish. Tasted good tho. Ms S says the Harlem Chicken Tenders aren’t as good as Islands. I think she just prefers less batter.
Cute little breakfast place with a surprisingly large menu. Feast your eyes on the desserts in the case; drool over the whole pies on the bakers stand. You can also order sandwiches, soups, and quiches. They even have a continental breakfast menu with toast and jam which is much more special than it sounds – high quality jam, delicious buttered...
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Sarku is Japanese food like Taco Bell is Mexican food. But the chicken is nice and caramelized. Ms S never misses a chance to eat here, even right after breakfast.
Pad Grapao, delicious and just the way it’s made in Bangkok. This whole place reminds me of the tiny Bangkok restaurants we ate at. If it only had a rickety one foot wide staircase up to an even tinier second level, then it would be exactly like Bangkok. Larb Gai. Opinions were split whether this was better than Pai Lin...
What do we need? Tacos! When do we need them? Now! After a long night on the field, gotta have some Tacos.
CPK has survived, but how? Nice varied menu, kid friendly, unique pizza flavors, high quality fresh pizza crust, and booze for Mom and Dad. Ms S and I had mommy-daughter dates here (at the counter) for years. There was no wait, she could have her noodles, I could have a glass of wine, we could watch the guys make pizza....
Grange was pretty much exactly the the upscale trendy restaurant we were looking for in Sacramento. The interior is full of light, wood, and glass. Just the place to go feel grown up. Ms S was taking Instagram photos like a fiend. Beware of the bench seating though, it is a little low relative to the table height. Their Old...
Never underestimate the restorative power of a cold drink, a quiet couch, and a movie. Sometimes it feels like cheating… Why can I not allow myself to enjoy this?
One of my uncles favorite places so of course we had to make a stop. Really top notch quality, lots of seating, nice patio. Serves both Bakery and Cafe items. Wish we had a place like this near us. And a nice little (expensive) resale shop down the way for your after breakfast stroll. Ms S loved her cinnamon roll...
Wow wow wow. This is what we come to Sacramento for. Obo’ is one of the newest in the Sellands family which also includes the famed Kitchen (which alas we have not yet been to). So you already know the food will be fabulous. The interior is bright and charming. The front case distracts with gorgeous salads. Tortellini with shrimp,...
Did someone say cake? This place is as good as it looks. Just don’t go if you’re in a hurry. The line is long but you need that time to decide what to get. Not a place for quiet conversation either, but the whole world will pass thru these doors if you wait long enough. This is a great place...
My gentle readers already know that I am not a big fan of museums. I don’t have a lot to say about art. The only way I know how to evaluate art is to ask, would this look good on my living room wall? – which is not the purpose of True Art. Ernest Briggs Abstract nothingness yet still compelling...
Think Greek food, Cohn restaurant style. Beautiful presentation, delicious food, street side dining. Very enjoyable quiet lunch on the sidewalk patio in a less raucous part of the Gaslamp. The mixed kabob plate with lamb, beef, chicken, and shrimp was well enough for two. The Sangria wasn’t bad (hint of brandy) but we like Costco’s big liter bottle of Sangria...
The coolest thing by far at One Paseo is this enormous tree trunk for the kids to play on. Other than its a mall trying desperately to draw in Millenials and hipsters.
Quiet Friday night dinner with Mr A, while Ms S is at a get together with friends. Only one argument for the nearby tables to hear!
There’s a sizeable number of of “meh” reviews of Din Tai Fung on Google Maps, and I think the reason why is that folks don’t realize just how good these dumplings are. Go eat dumplings somewhere else (and you should), like Tasty Noodle House or Dumpling Inn, then come back here. You’ll then be able to better appreciate the fineness...
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I love discovery, adventure, and the unexpected and my partner loves points and miles. Based in San Diego, our goal is to reach every continent, World Heritage Site, and Disneyland park…and everything in between. This blog is our trail of breadcrumbs. Join us…and Kungaloosh!
