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Month: August 2023

Travel Eats .. Breakfast at the Black Bear Diner

Travel Eats .. Breakfast at the Black Bear Diner

The saying is attributed to baseball pitcher Preacher Roe, After being taken out of a game in the second inning, Roe commented that, “Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you.” Traveling – there are good days and bad. Sometimes, on a […]

Travel Eats … Micelis Restaurant

Travel Eats … Micelis Restaurant

As we entered into Micelis, A California local pulled forward and stated from his convertible – “That is Frank’s Restaurant. you wont get better that that”! A restaurant that provided comfort and a local endorsement was what was needed. The warm welcome was continued by […]

Travel Eats .. Ye Old Kings Head

Travel Eats .. Ye Old Kings Head

In the world of travel, culinary can be daunting and restaurants unfamiliar. A restaurant that provides comfort to traveling expatriates serves a unique role. A solace on flavors of home and camaraderie of fellow travelers.

Ye Old Kings Head is an establishment that provides a sense comfort as Expatriots travel. It is a true gem in Santa Monica California in California’s Culinary landscape. It transcends being merely a dining establishment: it becomes home where tastes are familiar.

  • Familiar Flavors – reminiscent of family dinners across the pond.
  • Hospitality – more that the staff of hostess and servers. they are still welcoming ambassadors of hospitability – even after a long shutdown of due to COVID
  • Cultural Ambiance is reflects to the culture and celebrates it identity. A community among travelers.
  • A Meeting place. It is a meeting place for the Aunties to come and have a spot of tea.
  • Consistency and Trust. relying on the truth of the ingredients and authentic that does not change. whether the first time or same time next year – the experience is will be the same.
Summer Time is Rhubarb Time

Summer Time is Rhubarb Time

At the farmers market i picked up my first Rhubarb of the season. Rhubarb has a narrow growing window and i am delighted as Rhubarb shows its first harvest. Rhubarb is simply stated – tart. So the combination of simple sugar and strawberries mellows the […]