SOMEWHERE IN SANTA CLARA, CA
I couldn't visit the mainland and not have at least one In N' Out Burger. Absolutely the best burger and value on the planet. This Burger came out looking like a masterpiece.
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| IN N' OUT BURGER |
Monday, March 6, 2023
PERBACCO - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
PERBACCO
230 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-955-0663
Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Perbacco in San Francisco. Both the food and service were excellent. I had the Pappardelle with Slow Roasted Short Rib Ragu. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Liked the touch of Horseradish Crema.
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| ALBACORE TUNA SALAD |
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| PERBACCO SAN FRANCISCO |
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| PERBACCO MENU |
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| FRITTO MISTO |
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| BURRATA |
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| ROTELLI AL PESTO |
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| PAPPARDELLE WITH SLOW ROASTED SHORT RIBS |
Sunday, March 5, 2023
PIZZA ANTICA - SAN JOSE, CA
PIZZA ANTICA
SANTANA ROW
334 SANTANA ROW
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
408-557-8373
HOURS: Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11:30AM - 10PM / Friday & Saturday 11:30AM -11
WE LOVE PIZZA ANTICA! Every time we eat here we leave so happy and full. One of my favorite Pizza joints of all time. Very few restaurants deliver like Pizza Antica. Great food and service plus when the wine is flowing, the happiest place on earth. Our group had a great time and everyone loved the food. I love the Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza. Great crust, sauce, texture and flavors. The simple Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce is another favorite. The Pasta is cooked to a perfect al dente and the sauce is delicious. Just this Pizza and Pasta would make me happy and it does. But then there are the Meatballs, Salads, Fried Chicken and Desserts. Yes...I did say Fried Chicken. Crazy to have this on the menu at an Italian restaurant but the Chicken rocks. A must try when eating here. Cannot wait to get back to San Jose to eat here again.
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| PIZZA ANTICA |
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| MY DAUGHTERS CREATION |
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| THE BEST SIMPLE PASTA |
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| MEAT BALLS ARE A MUST APPETIZER |
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| CAESAR SALAD |
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| CRAZY GOOD FRIED CHICKEN |
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| HAPPY AND FULL AT PIZZA ANTICA |
SARA'S KITCHEN - SANTA CLARA, CA
SARA'S KITCHEN
1595 FRANKLIN ST
SANTA CLARA, CA
408-247-7272
It was nice to be in Santa Clara and to be able to enjoy a rare breakfast with my Daughter. Sara's Kitchen sits between my hotel and her house near Santa Clara University. Perfect location to enjoy a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning. I went for a Hamburger Patty with Eggs and chose Fresh Fruit over Hash Browns or Fries. Fruits were delicious. Liked the breakfast too and the service was friendly and fast.
SARA'S KITCHEN
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| SARA'S KITCHEN |
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| SARA'S KITCHEN MENU |
HOTEL VALENCIA SANTANA ROW - SAN JOSE, CA
HOTEL VALENCIA SANTANA ROW
355 SANTANA ROW
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
408-551-0010
Enjoyed another stay at Hotel Valencia on Santana Row. This time I was upgraded and received an incredible welcome package from the management. Champagne, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cheese Platter, Creme Brûlée and Fresh Fruits. Wow...this blew me away. Service at the front desk was better this time with more smiles, welcome back and good mornings. I stay here mostly for the location as it sits right on Santana Row. I can walk down to shops and restaurants and not have to worry about driving or parking. Wish I were younger because the hotel bar rocks on Friday and Saturday nights. They even have a bouncer at the front entrance to the hotel which is a bit uncomfortable at times. Minor inconvenience.
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| HOTEL VALENCIA SANTANA ROW |
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| UPGRADED TO THIS LARGE KING ROOM OVERLOOKING SANTANA ROW |
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| REFRIGERATOR AND SAFE |
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| HALL TO BATHROOM |
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| RECEIVED AMAZING WELCOME PACKAGE OF CHAMPAGNE AND TREATS |
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| NICE VIEW OF SANTANA ROW |
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO SAN JOSE
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO SAN JOSE
I stay very loyal to Hawaiian Airlines primarily for their mileage program, local and mainland routes and service. The one thing I don't enjoy is the food. It has been terrible over the past year and this meal was uneatable. Chicken Schnitzel with Boiled Potatoes and no seasoning. The breakfast coming back with Eggs, Sausage and Boiled Potatoes served with Hoisin Sauce. Yuck! Great service on both flights made up for the food.
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| HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO SAN JOSE |
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| FIRST CLASS MENU |
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| PERSONAL IPAD LOADED WITH MOVIES, TV AND GAMES ALONG WITH SOME BUBBLY |
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| CHICKEN SCHNITZEL |
THE LOCAL @HNL
THE LOCAL @HNL
DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
300 RODGERS BLVD
HONOLULU, HI
808-824-3955
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-local-honolulu
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-local-honolulu
Stopped into The Local @HNL prior to a flight to the mainland. Enjoyed a chilled Caesar Salad with Mahi Mahi that looked liked they stole it from the Fish Tacos. Two small strips of Mahi were actually good but for around $20, I expected a bit more fish. Excellent service on this visit with the waitress doing a great job.
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| CAESAR SALAD WITH MAHI MAHI |
HAM, TURKEY, SWISS & AVOCADO SANDWICH
LUNCH AT HOME
Lots of cold cuts in the fridge so I made this delicious sandwich with low carb bread.
Ham, Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Lettuce, Deli Mustard and some Central Grocery Spicy Olive Salad.
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| HAM, TURKEY, SWISS & AVOCADO SANDWICH |
Monday, February 27, 2023
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
DINNER AT HOME
Had some leftover Meat Sauce and Bell Peppers in the fridge so I made Stuffed Peppers. Topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese and a little Basil.
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| STUFFED BELL PEPPER |
SHREDDED BEEF TAQUITOS
DINNER AT HOME
Craving Taquitos like we enjoy on our trips to San Diego so I made my own using an Air Fryer and low carb tortillas. These were as good or better than most Mexican restaurants in Hawaii and up there with the San Diego ones. I made them just like San Diego with Lettuce, Guacamole, Cheese, Pico de Gallo and Cotija Cheese. So good!
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| SHREDDED BEEF TAQUITOS |
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| AIR FRYER TAQUITOS WITH LOW CARB TORTILLAS |
Sunday, February 26, 2023
NO FRY EGGPLANT PARMESAN
DINNER AT HOME
This is a great recipe for a non-fried Eggplant Parmesan. Only problem was that I cut the Eggplant too thin. Next time I will make slices minimum of 1/4" thick. I used all three cheeses in this recipe. Provolone, Mozzarella and Parmesan. This was really good and will definitely make it again.
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| NO FRY EGGPLANT PARMESAN |
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| SLICE EGGPLANT. NOTE: I SLICED TOO THIN. SHOULD BE 1/4" THICK |
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| LIGHTLY OIL. ADD SALT AND PEPPER |
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| BAKE AT 425 DEGREES UNTIL GOLDEN ON ENDS |
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| SAUTE ONION AND GARLIC |
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| I USED BERTOLI TOMATO SACUE |
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| BAKED AROUND 30 MINUTES |
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| COOKED EGGPLANT OVER LAYER OF THE SAUCE |
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| TOPPED WITH PARMESAN, MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE CHEESES |
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| BASIL |
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| MORE SAUCE AND THEN REPETE WITH EGGPLANT SLICES |
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| TOP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE |
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| BAKE UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED |
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NO FRY EGGPLANT PARMESAN   |
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