Truly an amazing spot....12 out of 10......do not wait to visit...this place will only get busier by the day.....carpe diem
Live and learn. Yep, the solar panels are more ugly, ugly as can be. The obvious reason they are so much more brutal is that they are elevated above the ground and therefore more prominent.
A fitting, accurate and beautifully crafted description of this wonderful addition to the local dining scene.
Damn transplants ruining SB
My husband and I did a Backroads bike tour in mid September, which was centered on Lake Garda and the villages surrounding the lake. It turned out to be as much a wine tasting tour as biking, it was absolutely wonderful and the scenery was stunning. I fully intend to return to the area , really loved your tale.
Regarding Los Patos exit, why don't they just remove the exit by some paint and installing some flexible surface mount traffic delineators($43ea on Uline)? They can pay homage to the old overpass...by keeping the old overpass. It seems like the exit and not overpass is the issue. I don't see why this warrants such a massive project.
I agree and if people would quit buying at these prices they would even come down lower but everybody thinks oh wow what a deal no don't buy at these high prices and after a while watch how low the prices become. Where I live person across from me tried to sell for 1.5 million nobody bought it a year and a half later it's sold for $789,000 what a deal but not at 1.5. he had done updates but it wasn't spectacular. Just don't buy it'll be there a year later trust me!!!
Born and raised here in SB.
Having seen real estate change dramatically over the years, I still can't wrap my head around current West Mesa pricing.
a bit "south" of Los Patos Way is, soon to be was the Cabrillo underpass, my favorite entry to SB since 1967? I do understand but will miss both. there was a visual charm to them.
but I recall as a very young one the last gasp of the Southern Pacific roundhouse and new car dealerships along PCH near State Street.
How things were.
Erik your review is spot on. The decor is polished and sophisticated yet warm and cozy. The food is perfectly proportioned, beautifully presented and delicious (the ribeye, koshihikari rice and the hiramasa are not to be missed!). The servers are experienced, knowledgeable and welcoming. The location can't be beat. Little Mountain is destined to be THE center of community for years to come....Bravo Duncan, Eva and Bryan!!!
Great travelogue Erik! We did this hike in reverse and your piece really brought back all the memories. I 100% recommend the Ryder-Walker Northern Greece mountain hike next for you!
Thanks. There was a budget for laundry, although prices varied dramatically from hotel to hotel, so we had to be careful about it.
Very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I was curious about how much luggage you took. Then you told us carryon. Well done!
Your former restaurateur - me - normally waits a while to visit new projects -- but in this case, after seeing the menu and the provenance of the chef, I made a Thanksgiving reservation. Well, not Thanksgiving itself - they won't be open then... but a reservation for the evening after. Thanksgiving is coming late this year!
Nice feature --
I could not be more excited about this. It’s stunning to look at, warm and inviting, and the menu sounds fantastic. It’s also refreshing to see so many tempting and enticing vegetables on the menu. Ironically so rare for these parts and much needed.
Now, that space looks beautiful. I may need to try that out. The pork looks delicious
It looks beautiful, such a great location and lay out. It's going to do great there.
I'm sorry that you or your friend may find it inconvenient to respect intellectual property rights, but, if you or your friend cares strongly about the particular project, you or they can go into the government office that has the plans, where you and your friend have always have been legally allowed to review them without taking photos or making copies of them.
The interpretive railway display feels like something added to the project to benefit a friend or family member who makes interpretive displays.
That said, I do regularly see people reading these types of displays around town so they aren’t all bad. This one feels like a stretch though.
I’ve been wanting to get up to the Dolomites and damn this lit a fire under my ass. Your travelogues are incredible.
Tina, you're funny. "there is no skill when it comes to gardening."
I use Twitter/X for launches - it has up to the minute changes in launches/countdowns and its easy peasy to check in to. Come on man!
I tried to share your comment with a friend Paul, however, I needed your consent to share your comment in its original form and we have been trying to reach you.
I am obsessed with the tasty Suadero Taco with wagyu & chorizo mayo at Alma Fonda Fina!! 😋
Ditto that Robert! Also I recall Rustys spending a lot of money to refurbish that building which was in terrible shape.
