In high school my best friend got his first car and we would cruise along the coast checking out the scenery. Along Grand Av. in Pacific Beach the only shop I remember from those days is Mr. Frosty. Buddy’s Diner is the most recent shop I noticed closing.
ribeye steak
Plaza Bonita – Tusayan, AZ
We spent the day enjoying the lovely sights of the Grand Canyon and left as the day was ending. It was time for dinner and Maggie’s son Sam suggested a nearby Mexican food spot. Just outside of the Grand Canyon is the small town of Tusayan which had multiple eateries. Plaza Bonita was one […]
Cowboy Star
I parked next to where I lived when I was born. There use to be a dirt lot next to the old apartment building. I watched as they paved the dirt and built an auto repair place. Now all that’s left is a parking lot. Downtown is being consumed by huge apartment towers but some […]
The Swiss Restaurant + Bar – Santa Maria
I love the small town feel to Santa Maria. Staying at Herb’s airbnb 1920’s Craftsman bungalow accentuated that feeling. When I was in elementary school I had friends who lived in classic Craftsman houses and I wanted to live in one ever since. There is a sense of history living in a structure that has […]
Rei’ do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse
A few times per year we (Soo & me, Maggie) like to combine our posts and this is one of them! To figure out whom wrote what, we just insert ‘Above portion written by’ (then one of our names of course) at the end of each summary. Hope you enjoy our collaboration!
Fleming’s – University City
Breath deep the tantalizing aroma. Butter mixed with beef dry rubbed in salt and pepper heated to 1600 degrees F. I watched the butter bubbling on my sizzling steak. I could no longer resist that heavenly aroma and snapped my photos quickly.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Cows graze in the day By the side of old highways Now in steakhouses. Flemings. My fav spot to get a steak in my neighborhood.