Healthy Treats: Cajé
I discovered Cajé in Isla Vista when I was a teaching assistant for the Freshmen Summer Start Program (FSSP) at UCSB. Cajé has a streamlined menu that includes coffee based drinks, smoothies, and customizable bagel sandwiches.…
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The Andersen’s Danish Bakery & Restaurant
Located in the historic La Arcada Plaza on State Street, Santa Barbara, The Andersen’s Danish Restaurant and Bakery has served diners authentic Danish cuisine for over 40 years. Seating is available outdoors, where you could savor…
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Community Gem: Isla Vista Food Cooperative
The Isla Vista Food Co-op is a community owned market that is open to the public. This community gem carries so many locally sourced produce and eco-friendly products at affordable prices. As an owner, I know…
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Weekend Getaway in Houston!
In mid-February 2020, I visited my best friends from college and we had one of the sweetest reunions at their new home in Houston. During the long weekend, we explored several local attractions and sampled exquisite…
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New York Eats
The first part of this post was indeed a throwback to growing up in Monterey Park in the mid-1990’s and having my first overnight field trip away from home. The next set of vignettes expanded on…
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Road Trip through the Pacific Northwest!
I flew up to Seattle in late-May 2021 to join my significant other in Kirkland, Washington. Since we had a long holiday weekend, we took a quick road trip to Portland and drove back to Seattle…
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Fall Foodies in the Seattle Area
The Seattle area is especially charming when the seasons transition from summer to fall. The weather cools, the leaves change from green to golden and burgundy. During my extended stay, I had the opportunity to sample…
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Culinary Adventures in San José!
Star Udupi Cafe When my significant other drove up from Los Angeles to San José, we managed to arrive in town in time for a late dinner at the hotel. With the application UberEats, we catered…
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Boston Eats
Boston draws a wide array of talent and intellectual prowess. When I was visiting a dear colleague in Boston in fall 2019, we strolled from her beautiful home and indulged in a smorgasbord of treats. When I arrived in Logan International airport, I wandered to the App-based parking lot to catch an Uber to the…
Bargain Eats in San José
These three finds represent the range of different cuisines available in San José. The vibrant culinary scene in San José includes great options at affordable price points. Tanchito’s Restaurant Tanchito’s is a no-frills, great eats gem of a restaurant that specializes in authentic El Salvadoran cuisine. Whenever I have cravings for rich, savory comfort food,…
Hidden Gems in San José
Whenever I am exploring on the weekends, I am always looking for the perfect bite, sip, or treasure trove. Since I grew up by the California coast, I feel passionate about sampling the locally sourced seafood and fresh produce. When meeting with a friend over lunch, I took the plunge at the EMC Seafood and…
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