Dearest TV Dinner readers/cookers/eaters,
I’m writing to you now from 38,000 feet, en route to Los Angeles. Such begins a big vacation for me + B: a two-week road trip up the West Coast. I’ve never had two consecutive weeks off work (save for my arthritis-related neck surgery two years ago, which wasn’t so much a vacation) so this feels pretty momentous.
We’re starting it off in style tonight with a mini book party of sorts in our suite at the Chateau Marmont for all our LA friends. After that we’re off to Santa Monica, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey, San Jose, San Francisco, Napa, the Redwood Forest, Portland, Port Townsend, and finally Seattle.
While I won’t be cooking for the next two weeks, we will be eating plenty. We already have a bunch of reservations for along the way, but I’d love to hear your recommendations. Anywhere we absolutely can’t miss? Leave me a comment below, and as soon as I’m back (or maybe even along the way) I’ll update you on our adventure.
Ciao for now,
Jamie
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Hi, @casacks here. Cielitos in Santa Barbara is a must for amazing, seafood-focused Mexican food; lots of other delicious dishes there, too. If you like sushi, Arigato and Sakana are good. Crushcakes and D’Angelos bakery for breakfast. Have a terrific trip!
You’re doing almost the same road trip my husband and I did on our honeymoon! Be sure while going up the coast you stop at every jam and fruit stand you come across because it’s incredible jam. There’s great fish tacos on the pier in Santa Barbara. Katy’s Place in Carmel has 16 kinds of Eggs Bennie, including versions that will suit your needs. Redd in Yountville is crazy good, lots of fish options. I’ve heard Sausalito is a really great stop. If you can get over to some of the smaller coastal towns in Oregon they’re all adorable. In Seattle everything to eat is amazing. Even though it’s touristy PIke’s Place is a real treat and the produce will blow your mind. My best advice is stop often and take pictures, turn around if you have to. It’s such a fun drive to go up the coast, and it changes drastically from day to day. You’ll never forget it. Enjoy! Kristin
No food recommendations, but have the best time!
Continental Bakery in Crescent City, if you get that far north!