I was recently serching for a a beach house to rent for a week long summer vacation. I had two things working against me. First, I wanted it for the week of July 4th and second, I did not even start looking until mid May. Like thousands of other people I searched VRBO.com. VRBO.com is [...]
Trail Dust Barbecue in Morgan Hill CA. is real Texas Style
I will tell you right up front that Tastes Like Travel is from Texas, and in Texas there is a Barbecue Restaurant in every city. If you are from Texas you know that finding good Barbecue is not that hard. In California that is a totally different story. Recently on a 12 day trip to [...]
Jimmy’s on the Pier in Galveston is an Island Favorite
As it is Spring Break week in the great state of Texas, many people lucky enough to have the week off will head to Galveston. Smart Spring Breakers will make their way to Jimmy’s on the Pier Restaurant for some fresh fish tacos and specialty beers. Tastes LikeTravel stopped by Jimmy’s at the beginning of [...]
San Francisco Brickhouse Cafe and Saloon is a New Classic
While wandering around San Francisco killing the last couple of hours before flying back to Dallas, Tastes Like Travel wandered into the SOMA, South of Market, area of the city. On an otherwise nondescript stretch of Brannan Street is a haven of good food – Brickhouse Cafe & Saloon. Located at the corner, it stands [...]
Joanie’s Diner in Kissimmee serves Good Classic Comfort Food
Kissimmee Florida, just outside of Orlando, is an old Florida kinda place. No large tourist crowds and no theme parks, just a clean, busy downtown with lots of charm and art in public places. Located in this historic downtown Kissimmee is Joanie’s Diner, an old style home-cooking kinda place. Joanie’s is now run by the [...]
Central Park Bistro in San Mateo is a Culinary Delight
Central Park Bistro in San Mateo California has all the qualities it takes to make a memorable dining experience. Most restaurants excel in a few areas while being average in others, but the overall experience is good. Central Park Bistro excels in all areas which produces a tasteful and memorable experience.
Stone Villa Inn San Mateo, Good Price and Bad Attitude
On a recent trip to San Mateo California I needed a hotel for one night. I looked online and found the Stone Villa Inn. The images looked good and the price ($47.99 plus taxes) was very reasonable. I instructed my travel agent to book it. Centrally located in San Mateo, the Stone Villa Inn appeared [...]
Tee Nee Thai in San Jose! Good Thai food in a teeny spot
Located in San Jose California near the famous ‘Shark Tank’ the HP pavilion, Tee Nee Thai is (was) on the Alameda. More on the ‘was’ in a moment. Tastes Like Travel found Tee Nee Thai on a recent visit to San Jose, while walking the neighborhood by our hotel, the Arena Hotel. We wanted something [...]
The Narrow Gauge Inn near Yosemite is a Step Back in Time
Just before the south entrance to Yosemite National Park, in Fish Camp California, is the quaint motel Narrow Gauge Inn. The name of the motel comes from the historic Sugar Pine Railroad and depot located next door. The Narrow Gauge Inn is a quiet step back in time. Built in the 1950′s, the only updates [...]