Laptop @ Jane
State Bird Provisions
Sitting at the chef's counter at State Bird Provisions.
Sketches from Amador County
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Last week I attended a wedding in Amador County—a region notable for its role in the
California Gold Rush and for its many vineyards and wineries.
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Sutter Creek—John Sutter's discovery of gold in January 1848 triggered the California Gold Rush.
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Susan's Place is a quaint restaurant/wine bar just off of Main Street in Sutter Creek. I had a yummy Sangiovese.
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Part of the fun is driving around to the many neighboring small towns.
The General Store in Volcano served up a delicious (and cheap!) burger.
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BLT from The Thomas
This BLT from The Thomas in Napa is one of the best I've had in a while. This thing is a monster, so you better come hungry!
Sketches from Maui and Lanai
The ABC store has everything. I usually get a bamboo beach mat. Cheap and easy to carry around.
The depiction of a distinguished Japanese gentlemen on the cash register assures that your Yen is acceptable here.
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I took a day cruise over to Lanai with Paragon Sailing Charters. Great trip and worth every penny. After an hour or so sail we arrived at Hulopoe Bay and snorkeled there for a while.
Then we headed in to Manele Bay, where after disembarking, I walked over to The Four Seasons and had a cocktail at the poolside bar. Very refreshing, whatever it was!
On the way back, some spinner dolphins accompanied us for a bit.
Napili Bay
Lunch at The Gazebo. I think this place is famous for their giant pancakes, but I had the very tasty tuna melt.
Pirate guy at The Gazebo.
Each morning at about 6:15 a bird would start chirping somewhere near my window. I wonder if it was this guy!
JJ's Pop-Up @ Mojo Bicycle Cafe
A weekly pop-up restaurant—the "J" and "J" being James Lalonde and John Ward. Tuesday nights at Mojo Bicycle Cafe
Delicious!
Some Coffees
Irish Coffee
Coffee "battle station"
Feliz Navidad @ Tacolicious
This is an invitation I made for the Tacolicious holiday party. I hope I get invited! I want tacos and guac and chips and margaritas!
