Category Archives: Food Reviews

Christmas in Rancho Mirage: 2015

Posted on January 31, 2016 by surrealist11

Bella and I are making our way to the desert again to fire up some holiday cheer.  An odd choice to some but for golfers and chowhounds there is a lot to offer here.  We dropped by the Cabazon Outlets … Continue reading →

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Seafood Fest in Redondo Beach, CA

Posted on January 31, 2016 by surrealist11

Bella’s career is quite demanding and can be very draining so she looks forward to her rare mini-vacations over the course of the year.  Nearly every year we spend a night in Redondo Beach and dine on seafood until her … Continue reading →

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Golf Fest 2015: Rancho Mirage, CA

Posted on January 31, 2016 by surrealist11

Well, the Elf sure is “fired up” to attend “Golf Fest 2015” at the Gary Player course (westinmissionhills.com/Gary-Player-Course) in Rancho Mirage, CA.  This is our first golf trade show or festival so hopefully it will be good fun.     … Continue reading →

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2015: Carlsbad, CA

Posted on January 31, 2016 by surrealist11

It’s Bella’s birthday and we are off to Carlsbad, CA again for golf, chow and relaxation and we’ll be checking out a different golf course and resort.  We’re stopping off at a local breakfast hot spot called Beach Plum Kitchen … Continue reading →

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Portola Coffee Lab is the Shiznit!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by surrealist11

Pardon my expression utilized in the title (see urbandictionary.com for the definition if you’re over 50 years old) as I bring back some slang from my youth.  I first became aware of siphon brewed coffee at Aoyama Cafe in Walnut, … Continue reading →

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