Good Eats- At home and abroad

Spider Roll- Nobu, Solana Beach, Ca.

Beer Can Chickens in the yard.

Tamoko Sushi in Encinitas.


















Dessert from the Brunch Buffet at The Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Az.

















Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Az.


















Pit Bar-B-Que at the Arizona State Fair.
















Johnny Rockets in Sedona, AZ.
















Johnny Rockets Swiss-Onion Burger.
















Johnny Rockets Philly Cheese Steak.
















Johnny Rockets fried fare.

















Surf and Turf, Dowdy style.
















More of my killer kabobs.
















Puttin' 'em on the grill.
















Looking good.
















Adding some more of my garlic and olive oil basting mix.



















Easter ham plate.


















The spectacular ham we cooked in Coca Cola. Soooo good!
















Edamame at Kabuki, Tempe, AZ.
















Tempura shrimp roll from Kabuki, Tempe, AZ.
















Boudin Sourdough Shop in San Francisco, Ca.
















The best sourdough on the planet.

















Where the magic happens.


























Our sushi chef at Sakana Sushi in San francisco, Ca.

















Crab pot at fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ca.


















Clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls at the wharf.



























Fishermen's Grotto at the wharf.
















The famous Alioto's Seafood at the wharf.
















Tad's steaks in San Francisco, Ca.

















Tad's menu.

















Fresh Ahi Tuna steaks. I had to give it the taste test.


















Ready to sear.



















Enchilada lunch special at Las Olas in Cardiff, Ca.



















Bluberry pancake from Brandy's Restaurant in Flagstaff, Az.
This place was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

Brandy's Swiss sprout burger.

Brandy's fries.

Surf and Turf on the cliff in Cardiff, Ca.

July 2009- Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles in Long Beach, California

On our way back down from Malibu Canyon to San Diego, we exited the freeway in Long Beach for some gas. While Mellissa was inside paying for the gas I decided to ask a large black woman where the famous Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles was located. She directed us down Broadway towards the belly of this seedy beach town, to this questionable local eatery. Once we arrived, we were amazed by the fact that there were only a few tables taken. From all the hype I had heard I thought this place would be packed! Mellissa ordered a breakfast plate with eggs, bacon and grits, and I opted for the chicken and waffles. Our iced teas arrived first and the first thing I did was dribble it down the front of my brand new Surfing Magazine shirt! It was a bit upsetting, even though it was free with my new subscription. That was soon forgotten as our waitress arrived with our food. Mellissa was quite happy with her large breakfast and I was definitely stoked on my massive waffle, covered with butter and syrup. Next to this giant waffle was the biggest chicken thigh I had ever seen! It sounds like a pretty unorthodox food combination but it really works! We both enjoyed the friendly waitress and the delicious food. If you decide to venture on in to Roscoe's, just make sure you wear some loose pants because you will leave in a syrup and grease induced coma.