Eating near Yosemite

First, I will go on record as saying that the food in the Badger Pass cafeteria is nasty. That’s probably a given, but it’s worth pointing out, nevertheless. Less well-known, perhaps, is the fact that Gummi Bears are better when… Read moreEating near Yosemite

Pinkberry in Westwood

Pinkberry is here! There’s no website I can find, and no page on Citysearch yet (they only have the West Hollywood location listed). But it is, in fact, here–on Lindbrook, right next to the Subway at the northwest corner of… Read morePinkberry in Westwood

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Actually, I don’t think I ate any cheeseburgers there. And in a week on the Big Island of Hawaii, we never went to Starbucks and only ate one meal at McDonald’s. Hey, we were late to the airport. So sue… Read moreCheeseburger in Paradise

Tender Greens

Instead of Ford’s Filling Station, try Tender Greens next door. The prices are better and the food is just as good. You have to stand in line to order, and that can take a while, but once you’ve ordered, the… Read moreTender Greens

Dessert Goodness

Someone brought in a sampler of desserts from Corner Bakery Cafe. While the cheesecake was a bit blah, the pecan pie bar was luscious. And as someone who has lived in Virginia and Texas, I’ve eaten my share of good… Read moreDessert Goodness

Coffee

I know Starbucks isn’t good coffee. I know. But here’s the thing: I like their lattes. And I’m not making you drink them. So get off my back. Peet’s: I tried, really I did. The people and the pastries are… Read moreCoffee