Mango Lassi Picture - Ventura Indian Restaurant

Lassi Stock Photo (Mango Lassi Stock Photo) courtesy AeronauticPictures.com

I recently had the opportunity to dine at Maharaja Cuisine of India in Ventura, California, to prepare one of my Ventura Restaurant Reviews. While the review is in the works (and please follow me here, on Twitter and Facebook so you don't miss it), I thought I'd share this wonderful bit of foodporn captured while I was so hard at work sampling the food and hospitality.

The picture is of a delicious and refreshing Mango Lassi served by the staff at Maharaja Cuisine of India, complementary, after one of my meals. It was rather yummy and a nice surprise.

Cooked Shrimp - Pictures of Food

Love seafood? Shrimp? Then this tasty food image should make your mouth water.

Fresh off the stove are the delicious golden nuggets of shrimp that make up the americana classic, the shrimp boil.

Bon appetit!

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

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.

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 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 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.

Heirloom Tomato aka Heritage Tomato - Bagel & Cream Cheese Picture

Oh, Ashkenazi Jewish Soul Food nirvana! The only things missing were Lox, red onions and capers. Next time. In this picture of food - delicious food, we have a garden fresh heirloom tomato, something the British call a heritage tomato I've learned, sliced atop a bagel spread with cream cheese.

Food stock photo courtesy AeronauticPictures.com - used with permission.

This delightful combination makes for a great breakfast, brunch or lunch side dish, or with the Lox and friends included, the centerpiece of a meal.

Food Photo - Vintage Diner With A Twist

Check out this cool new food photo shot in a classic vintage style capturing the moments before meal delivery at an American Diner or cafe table.

From Cheap Photos collection at AeronauticPictures.com - used with permission.

Note that the water glass is not so vintage - it is a biodegradable variety that can be tossed out without recycling.

Hass Avocado Food Stock Photos

Avocado Food Stock Photos
Courtesy AeronauticPictures.com

Yum, Avocados. I love a fresh, ripe avocado. Don't you? There are many ways to enjoy an avocado, but for me, and many other folks, Guacamole is the avocado food of choice.

Fun fact: See the familiar "mole" in Guacamole? Well, you may recognize Mole as Spanish for sauce. The word Guacamole is derived from a word in Aztec that translates, more or less, to avocado sauce. According to Wikipedia, at least.

But don't stop with Guacamole when you think avocado.

I love to spread avocado on fresh whole wheat bread along with a slice (or two) of good mozzarella cheese and ripe heirloom tomato for a hearty, healthy and delicious sandwich.

In-N-Out Burger Ventura Review

In-N-Out Burger Animal Fries Double-Double & Burger

Ate at the In-N-Out Burger Ventura today - a Saturday at noon in July. Yah, it was going to be busy. Sitting at the rather slimy booth people watching was a bit like being ringside gazing on a slice of Americana - at least the West Coast edition. That's always interesting.

Round Table Pizza Review - Ventura

Came in after 9 pm on a Sunday night and found the place empty. There was just one table with three guests inside. At first there was only one employee visible in the back but one other showed eventually. Not a word was said to us by the dour "team member" standing by the register - greeting, boo, nothing, until we began to order. This is a pet peeve of mine - not being greeted.

Coffee Bean Review - Palermo Ventura - El Salvador Everest Co-op

Coffee Bean Review - El Salvadorian Everest Co-op

The Palermo Coffee Shop in Ventura, California, is well regarded for its blend of gourmet coffee and tea beverages, gelato, pastries and free Wi-Fi internet access. It also offers a hip yet not in your face atmosphere that feels comfortable and welcoming. During a recent visit I passed on a fancy hot or frozen blended coffee drink and instead decided to sample a coffee bean that was new to me.

Hair In Food - A Ventura Restaurant Shows How Not To Handle It

Yes, that really is a picture of hair in my food (bacon) in a Ventura restaurant

I just returned from eating breakfast / brunch at a Ventura restaurant I visit rather frequently. I'm not going to name names as I like the place and staff. That's also why I feel compelled to write this up. I expected better from them. Better? Better than what? Well to start with, my pancakes came with a side of bacon. And the bacon came with a side of hair.

Wheatgrass Photos

Wheatgrass

This is not exactly a new phenomena but sprouted foods like wheatgrass show little sign of dimming popularity. These two food photos were taken at a local farmer's market. They seem to capture the lush, healthy qualities of simple, raw and natural foods.