Beautiful drive here. I enjoyed seeing the country side. Rolling hills and native shrubs were just out the window. We passed a place selling bales of hay. Ramona still retains that small town feel.
Fried chicken wings
Diamond Palace
I remember this mall. Fresh out of college I worked at K-Mart which is now half Burlington Coat Factory and half Northgate Market. I ate here back when this restaurant was Lucky Star. Food was similar to Convoy St dim sum restaurants. Now the place is called Diamond Palace.
Chef Char Seafood N Soul
I read about a new soul food spot located inside Parkway Plaza’s food court.
bb.q Chicken
This place makes me feel old. Pounding music was what I first noticed. This is the loudest I’ve heard music at a restaurant. It was difficult asking questions and ordering as the girl at the counter couldn’t hear me. It seems you can’t get chicken wings without some kind of sauce.
Pelicana Chicken
It wasn’t so long ago I was eating chicken wings here and the place was called Urban Eats. The chicken wings were not that good but the beef short ribs were delicious. Now there is a big Pelicana Chicken sign outside.
Jay’s Southern Cafe
Alpine has a quiet small town vibe a bit like Julian but without the horde of tourists. Lots of one story buildings and land that hasn’t been paved over.