San Luis Obispo
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- Buona Tavola 1037 Monterey, has an
excellent atmosphere and a fantastic menu. They catered sooo well to
Rick's son Neal. While we ate trendy pasta they fixed him up
"just spaghetti with plain tomato sauce please." Good guys.
805.545.8000
- Gigi's Cafe, 969 Monterey has weird
interior. Very trendy looking, but the food is still good.
805.544.5888
- Bistro le Fandango 717 Higuera. Fantastic Basque food. My friends
from France said this was the best cassoulet they've ever had.
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Laguna Beach
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- Partners, Exceptionally good food.
Fantastic. Did I say it was fantastic? Afterwards get a truffle next door and some gelato next to
that place.
- Aegean Cafe, 540 South Coast Highway
has very authentic Greek food. 949.494.5001
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Las Vegas
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Meat
- The Tillerman. Unknown to many, this place knows meat.
(702) 731-4036
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San Diego
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Seafood
- Crab Catcher in La
Jolla- Fresh seafood presented in some awesome dishes. 1298 Prospect Street 858-454-9587.
Hawaiian
- Island Boy Grille in Sorrento Mesa. An incredible island
feast. Kailua Pig every day, Lomi Salmon too. I really liked the Maui Ribs as well.
A little joint, but worth finding it. 452.7708
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Whistler, B.C.
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Italian
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Napa
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Trendy
- The French Laundry in St. Helena. My God, what an
incredible meal!
- Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena. Go early
enough for the tour of the class "rooms".
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Santa Barbara
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Brazilian
- Cafe Buenos Aires offers outdoor seating on State Street AND they
had feijoada when we were there.
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Georgetown, Colorado
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Bakery
- Chris Cakes Bakery - 1400 Argentine.
303.569.3665 Just the best place to stop for a break.
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Ames, Iowa
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Greek
- Cafe Northwest - 114 South Duff.
(515) 232-5328 Very nice dining. We tried the fried
pickles - good if you're adventurous. Both spanikopita and the pork
chop were excellent.
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