Monthly Archives: July 2009

Volcano Grill & Mai Tai Bar

Another successful restaurant by the one and only Billy Quon (of Bahama Billys and Kula Ranch fame), and our new favorite. Volcano Grill & Mai Tai Bar* is located in beautiful Carmel Valley Village. *Update: Sadly,  The Volcano Grill has closed.

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Sugar!

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System of a Down – Sugar

Click to listen: System of a Down – Sugar, 1998.

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Smoke on the Water

Mist on the Salinas River – Taken from the car window @ 60 mph.

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Deep Purple – Smoke On The Water

I’m posting a picture in a minute of “smoke” rising up off of the water, which of course made me think of this song. How could it not? Click to listen:

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Short Round Wannabe

Little dude just didn’t want to go to church. The Weber County Sheriff’s Office has released dash-cam video of a 7-year-old boy who went to great lengths to get out of going to church. He took the family car and … Continue reading

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LALLA Grill

Here are some pictures from our lunch at the LALLA Grill at Del Monte Center (mall) in Monterey. The place was very well lit and we liked the ’50s diner(ish) decor. I’m a sucker for booths, so I was happy. … Continue reading

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Drunken Bananas

One of the desserts at Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill in Monterey. A Flaky Phyllo Cup with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Bourbon-Caramelized Bananas and Candied Walnuts Drunken Bananas

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Granny’s Apple-Walnut Turnover

One of the desserts at Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill* in Monterey. Granny’s Apple-Walnut Turnover – Served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce *Update: Willy’s has closed.

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Kitty Aerobics?!?

I have no words. Pinky asked me to look up, “the fattest cat in the world,” and this video came up.

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