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“A decent spot, if your horse died...”

I went to see a buddy play at this joint (finally). He's been telling me all about it- free line dancing lessons if you get there early, a nice-sized dance floor, etc.

So I finally went but didn't get the full feel as it was raining cats & dogs so the crowd wasn't up to snuff. Everyone was super-friendly (even though I was wearing no hat, huge belt buckle, or dead animal for shoes). Music was great. Waitresses could've been more attentive.

Posted on January 30, 2008

3321 E South St
Long Beach, CA
(562) 630-3007

friendly, country, dancelessons

“Best cafeteria...EVER!”

Zona Rosa Caffe

First time I visited this place was actually to see someone play (she was in this small band). Zona Rosa sits next to the Pasadena Playhouse, but in-between the two is this small alcove & that's where all the indie bands play. This only occurs during the spring & summer months on Thursday evenings. Loads of fun!

That first time in there, I noticed they had "Chocolate de la Abuelita" a famous Mexican brand I grew up with & this became my spot. I started working nearby not too long after & used to have my daily Zocalo con Platano (Abuelita chocolate blended with bananas)---absolutely the best cold drink...EVER!

Posted on January 30, 2008

15 S el Molino Ave
Pasadena, CA
(626) 793-2334

hip, indie, music, bands, latin, zocalo, tea, cafe, fresh, cappuccino, mocha, latte, hotchocolate, juice, smoothies, lemonade, horchata

“Love Peet's! Hate the people!”

Peet's Coffee & Tea

Peet's is my favorite coffee shop. It's the original after all & the model that the other large restaurants "borrowed" from. But this Peet's is the absolute worst! Every single time I've gone, the staff is incredibly rude & stuck up.

I don't expect 'service with a smile' as we all have bad days but heck, 'service with a grin' would be a marked improvement!!

Posted on January 29, 2008

894 Avocado Ave
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 640-6377

capuccino, latte, blends, rudeservice

“Cool spot, cool folks, warm coffee”

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

I make it a point to visit this spot every month that I'm Santa Barbara for work. Taking a walk in the outdoor mall or towards the beach a few blocks away, coffee in hand, is such a relaxing thing.

Posted on January 29, 2008

811 State St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 966-2442

capuccino, latte, blends, friendlyservice

“Cool spot, not enough gear”

Lids

The salesperson was nice enough but they had no USC or LA Clipper hats!

Also, since when do caps cost $35?

Posted on January 29, 2008

7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA
(619) 291-5719

caps, baseball, mlb, nfl, nba

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“A decent spot, if your horse died...”

“Best cafeteria...EVER!”

“Love Peet's! Hate the people!”

“Cool spot, cool folks, warm coffee”

“Cool spot, not enough gear”

Miguel Hernandez

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