This neighborhood was where I was introduced to hickory smoked bbq. Jim’s Hickory Wood Bbq had delicious ribs and cinnamon ice cream. Jim’s is long gone but now Union Bbq has opened.
Cafe 21 – University Heights

Many times I have tried the lemonade from soda fountains. I never liked the Coke or Pepsi version. They don’t taste like real lemon juice and there is no lemon pulp. Cafe 21’s take on lemonade taste fresh squeezed. They have down the lemon flavor and the bits of lemon pulp. There is a little […]
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El Señor Taco de Tijuana México

I love going on road trips and trying local eateries. This time I stopped in Yuma to try El Senor Taco de Tijuana Mexico. Inside it was clean and the staff friendly.
Bahama Bucks – S Signal Butte Rd.

My elementary school years I experimented with many different root beers. My favorite was Hires Root Beer. In my college years Hires disappeared from California. I could get it for a few more years in Yuma then it disappeared from Arizona as well.
Salt & Straw – One Paseo Yelp pre-Grand Opening event

Cold, smooth on my tongue, so creamy, rich vanilla flavor. They call it Double Fold Vanilla. It’s one of the best I’ve tasted. Reminds me of McConnell’s vanilla.
Anthony’s Fish Grotto / 9530 Murray Drive La Mesa, CA 91942

I’ve written about this place back in 2016, about the closing of their San Diego Bay restaurant. Now the only place to visit is in La Mesa. Such a beautiful location complete with a large pond including water features out back. Outdoor seating is right along the shoreline including umbrella’s, heaters, small dog play area and […]