19 December 2011

I've Seen More Appetizing Plating In A Full Diaper (Picture)

picture of Original Tommy's Ventura Double Chili Cheeseburger
What Greeted Me On Unwrapping an Original Tommy's Double Chili Cheeseburger in Ventura
The taste was not far behind... so to speak. My full restaurant review of Original Tommy's Ventura is coming soon.

18 December 2011

Original Tommy's Open in Ventura!

Holy cow! Original Tommy's has finally opened in Ventura. It sports a drive through window and a huge 800 square-foot patio as well as an ideal location just off the 101 Freeway near Victoria Avenue.

Look for it at 5663 Valentine Road. The burger joint famous for its car lube – like chili opened officially on December 15, 2011, at 10:30 AM, in the new Ventura location. By no means a new business, Original Tommy's was founded in 1946 by Tom Koulax.

Though closed on Christmas Day, original Tommy's Ventura will be open seven days a week and 24 hours a day for those needing their burger and chili fix.

Watch for our review of original Tommy's in Ventura as part of our Ventura Restaurants review coverage. Happy eating!

16 December 2011

Urbane Café Ventura - Restaurant Reviews

I stopped for lunch today at one of the most potentially interesting of Ventura restaurants: the Urbane Café over by Barnes & Noble. Yes that's Urbane with an E, not urban.

Urbane Café Ventura Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich Picture
Urbane Cafe - Ventura Restaurants
The Urbane Café is interesting for a couple of reasons. First the menu is fairly reasonably priced. Next that same menu is full of seemingly delicious sounding items that also appear to be relatively healthy to consume.

While the place tries to give you the sense that it's a tiny local eating establishment, the truth is the Ventura Urbane Café is one of six locations, so far, in a rapidly growing restaurant chain.

I've eaten at the Ventura location several times over the past few years, with mixed results. I really want to like the place. I really do. Just listen to some of these sample items from their menu: Rosemary Chicken Sandwich - grilled rosemary chicken, roasted red bell pepper, provolone cheese, green leaf lettuce, and aioli sauce. Sounds good, yes?

Stunning Berry Food Photography

Food Stock Photo of Strawberries and Blueberries
Food Stock Photo of Strawberries and Blueberries by Aeronautic Pictures - Used by Permission
A treat from Thanksgiving dinner. Gaze upon this sumptuous bowl of berries including strawberries and blueberries. A colorful, healthy, delicious side dish.