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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

THE HITCHING POST 2 - BUELLTON, CA

THE HITCHING POST 2
406 E HWY 246
BUELLTON, CA 93427
805-688-0676
https://hitchingpost2.com

Being a fan of the movie Sideways, I had to get The Hitching Post off my bucket list of places to visit.  I went and enjoyed a delicious lunch overlooking the hills and an Ostrich Farm.  Started with a nice local Pinot Noir and followed that up with the famous Grilled Artichoke.  I am no fan of Artichokes but wanted to try one here.  Oh my goodness...it was delicious.  The absolute best Artichoke I have ever eaten.  Seasoned to perfection and you can taste the light char from the wood fire.  The BBQ Ribs were also great.  Nice to sit here and take in the surroundings.

GREETINGS FROM THE HITCHING POST

THE HITCHING POST 2


OUTDOOR SEATING NEXT TO THE WINE TASTING ROOM

GRILLED ARTICHOKE

THE BEST ARTICHOKE EVER!

BBQ RIBS

 

IN N' OUT BURGER

IN N' OUT BURGER
SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA

A visit to So. Cal would not be complete without at least one stop at an In N' Out Burger.
This is my favorite burger ever!

IN N' OUT BURGER

 

THE BISTRO - RITZ CARLTON BACARA SANTA BARBARA

THE BISTRO
RITZ CARLTON BACARA
8301 HOLLISTER AVE
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117
805-968-0100

My Nephew who lived in Santa Barbara for many years said I should check out the Ritz Carlton Bacara.  Decided to visit for breakfast.  I approached the reception desk at The Bistro and asked for a table for one.  The gals were all smiles and very welcoming.  They asked for my room number and I said I was just visiting for breakfast.  One of them said that only hotel guests could dine here.  OK I said and was ready to leave.  She then said that it had been slow and they would appreciate the business.  She asked me for my name and graciously took me to a table outside.  She thanked me by my name with a big smile.  My waitress arrived and welcomed me by my name too.  Probably some of the best service anywhere.  I am not easily impressed but this was the real deal.  A place where everyone has been highly trained in customer service.  I ordered some coffee, Avocado Toast and somehow some Champagne got to my table.  Food and service were GREAT!


AVOCADO TOAST BREAKFAST

THE BISTRO

RITZ CARLTON BACARA SANTA BARBARA


SANTA BARBARA WEDDING

SANTA BARBARA INN
NEPHEW'S WEDDING

Enjoyed an incredible wedding and reception at the Santa Barbara Inn.  My Nephew Robby married his love on the lawn fronting the hotel and ocean.  Ohh...this was fun!









 

TAQUERIA EL BUEN GUSTO - SANTA BARBARA

TAQUERIA EL BUEN GUSTO
836 N MILPAS ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
805-962-2200
HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 7:30AM - 9:30PM / Friday 9AM - 9:30PM
                 Saturday 7AM - 9:30PM / Sunday 7AM - 9PM

Enjoyed some really good Tacos at El Buen Gusto.  I went with a Carne Asada Taco and 
Al Pastor Taco.  Both were delicious.  Liked the Salsa Bar where you could serve yourself a variety of salsas and condiments.

TAQUERIA EL BUEN GUSTO TACOS

EL BUEN GUSTO MENU

CARNE ASADA TACO

AL PASTOR TACO

 

SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB - SANTA BARBARA

SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB
7925 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117
805-968-1541

Absolutely loved playing Sandpiper in Santa Barbara.  The views are amazing!
My Nephew Robby shot a 74 and then got married 90 minutes later.  Nice wedding 
day for him.



















PRE-WEDDING ROUND WITH MY NEPHEW ROBBY (Right)

 

OJAI VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

OJAI VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
905 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
OJAI, CA 93023
855-697-8780

Enjoyed a very warm day golfing Ojai Valley with a wedding party.  Loved the resort and golf course.  Nice little Pub on property that was a perfect 19th hole.

OJAI VALLEY GOLF CLUB