Category: California

  • Alexander’s Patisserie (Mountain View, CA) Review

    Alexander’s Patisserie (Mountain View, CA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/16/2023 What a fantastic stop to serve my voracious sweet tooth on our last day before leaving the area! We took a stroll down the street and as the saying goes…I’ve never met a sweets shop that I don’t like. Everything about this…

  • Carmelite Monastery (Santa Clara, CA) Review

    Carmelite Monastery (Santa Clara, CA) Review

    5.0* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5* Value: n/a Service: 5* 04/16/2023 This was the closest place to our friend’s house where we were staying and was within walking distance, so was our destination for Mass Sunday morning. The grounds around the Church were meticulously kept and the walk from the gate to the…

  • Demitri’s Taverna (Livermore, CA) Review

    Demitri’s Taverna (Livermore, CA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/15/2023 Stopped here while walking the street with friends after a visit to a winery…drawn in by the lively atmosphere and friendly people at the door. We had reservations for dinner later, so limited ourselves to drinks and an appetizer. I ordered a…

  • Zona Rosa Mexican (San Jose, CA) Review

    Zona Rosa Mexican (San Jose, CA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/15/2023 Our friends took us here during our visit to the San Jose area and it just might be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Other than it being a little pricey – everything was some of the best we’ve experienced at a Mexican restaurant.…

  • Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore, CA) Review

    Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore, CA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/15/2023 Our friends picked this place during our visit to enjoy on a sunny afternoon in California and we all really enjoyed the experience. As a matter of fact, our friends liked it so much that they ended up signing up for the…

  • Chelokababi Persian Cuisine (Sunnyvale, CA) Review

    Chelokababi Persian Cuisine (Sunnyvale, CA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/14/2023 Our friends brought us here while we were visiting them and boy, was it a treat! While I’ve previously experienced some Persian food, it was not to this level of quality nor was it with a guide who was Persian and could…

  • Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA) Review

    Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing (Santa Cruz, CA) Review

    3.75* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* 04/14/2023 Stopped here with friends on the way home after visiting the Santa Cruz beach area. The area was bustling with activity and was set up to give an almost small town vibe – with other shops, restaurants and food trucks making it…

  • Barebottle Brewing Co. (Santa Clara, CA) Review

    Barebottle Brewing Co. (Santa Clara, CA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/14/2023 Stopped in with friends while visiting the area and really enjoyed our stop. It is located in a very nice area and is very open, modern and clean. The beer selection was great (see picture) and we each enjoyed a shared Flight…

  • La Fonda of Inglewood Restaurant & Cafe (Inglewood, CA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* We stopped here for dinner on a business trip while killing time to try and avoid the worst of rush hour.  While the restaurant had good ratings, we weren’t expecting a lot based on the outside of the building…

  • Taps Fish House & Brewery (Brea, CA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* We enjoyed dinner here with a business group on a recent visit.  It was near our hotel, had a good selection of tap beer and everyone at the table enjoyed the food. For dinner, I kept it light and…