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Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino
Avalon, Catalina Friday
Friday morning we had breakfast at Polly’s Pancakes, which had moved since the last time I visited. It’s on the waterfront now. Nothing like blueberry pancakes to start the day. The partially submerged submarine tour is a huge improvement over the … Continue reading
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Simpson’s Food Wife Song
No original cartoon montage, but the song is worth it. “…I’m all about radicchio, criticize Collichio…” They even name check Ruth Reichl. Share on Facebook
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Avalon, Catalina Thursday
The Catalina Cruiser may only be an hour now compared to 3 hours in the good old days, but it’s still a lurching, seasickness-inducer. On the way out we stopped at 2 Harbors, where my dad used to moor his … Continue reading
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Mardi Gras 2005 Day 5
Day 5 – Ash Wednesday Everyone is a little sad the day after Christmas. Everyone is just a little let down. The same cannot be said of Mardi Gras. On Ash Wednesday, the entire city heaved an almost audible sigh … Continue reading
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Mardi Gras 2005 Day 4
Day 4 -Tuesday Mardi Gras morning I woke at exactly 8 am and decided that it meant we were supposed to go to the Zulu parade. You may wonder why I was willing to get up so early for a … Continue reading
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Mardi Gras 2005 Day 3
Day 3 – Monday From the moment we were awakened prematurely by a call from the front desk, almost everything went wrong Monday. Mostly the usual hotel problems, but I had a total drama trying to get my 90 pounds … Continue reading
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Mardi Gras 2005 Day 2
I woke up around 2 pm. We looked out the window and the parades were going right past us, plus we were kitty-corner from Mother’s Po Boys. We went over and got in line at Mother’s. They had a cop … Continue reading
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Mardi Gras 2005 Day 1
Since I can’t be in New Orleans this year, I might as well relive the magic. Day 1 Saturday We flew in and made it to Peristyle for our 10pm reservations. I knew their scallops were amazing, so I ordered … Continue reading
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The Taste 2013
I had a blast at The Taste this year! First off was “Field to Fork” which offered a lot of fresh dishes to whet the palate. Then came Jonathan Gold and Song Yoon’s “Tastes of LA”. Not only did I … Continue reading
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Carlsbad Wednesday
Wednesday we walked around town and shopped. We were again sucked into the vortex that is the corner of Carlsbad Blvd and Carlsbad Village Drive. We found a gastropub called Compass, with all the current hip food, like sweet potato … Continue reading
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Carlsbad Tuesday
We decided instead of going to San Diego for Sea World we would continue with our mellow beach holiday. We went to the well-reviewed Naked Cafe, which surprise, surprise was on the corner of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Village in an … Continue reading
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Carlsbad Monday
Everything is happening at the corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Drive. There is Pig Liquor, which is where locals gather to catch up on the news. All they need is a checkerbord on a barrel. They have a huge selection … Continue reading
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Carlsbad, CA (No, not the caverns) – Sunday
This weekend Bob’s mom, Bridin, took us to Carlsbad for a 4-day beach vacation. Best known as the home of Legoland, Carlsbad also features 7 miles of beach, a cute little village with some great eateries and great surfing. We … Continue reading
Sacramento: Wonder Weiners and Fairytale Town
The next day we went to check out Wonder Weiner for lunch. How can you resist a name like that? Unfortunately, the skin was too tough and the buns were too soft. A shame for a 14″ dog. Then I … Continue reading
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Sacramento: Biba’s
I flew into Sacto Thursday morning for a workshop. The hotel did not look promising from the outside, especially location-wise. But the room was beautiful and quiet. The view was nothing to write home about. After the workshop I couldn’t … Continue reading
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