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United States

Theme Park San Diego

San Diego Coffee + Tea Worth Seeking

Remember when specialty coffee was a novelty in San Diego? I do. Zumbar Coffee & Tea (founded in 2003), Bird Rock Roasters (which opened their first cafe in 2006), Coffee & Tea Collective (2012)...
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Marina San Diego

San Diego Food Worth Seeking

I’ve always enjoyed visiting San Diego. It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles, more laid back, and traffic provides much less resistance. Crosstown drives aren’t as daunting, so even if I’m staying north of...
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City California

San Francisco Food Worth Seeking

San Francisco has always been a special place for me. My introduction to the city was during a legendary (at least in my family) summer road trip with my Dad and brother. We started...
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City California

San Francisco Coffee Worth Seeking

San Francisco continues to be a key part of my coffee education. I’ve visited the city on an annual basis since 1995. Initially, it was fun to luxuriate in bohemian coffeehouses like Caffe Trieste...
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Pig Sign

Los Angeles Pork Chops Worth Seeking

I frequently reference “Lisa The Vegetarian,” the legendary 1995 Simpsons episode from writer David X. Cohen that depicts Lisa Simpson struggling with a concept her family takes for granted: eating meat. Famous vegetarians Paul...
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Hot Dog Los Angeles

Los Angeles Hot Dogs Worth Seeking

Lisa Simpson had a misguided vision for forming hot dogs in the famed 1995 Simpsons episode, “Lisa The Vegetarian.” Maybe pigeon parts, shoe leather, and possibly worse, did make their way into the mix...
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