TOM'S "DINING OUT" Archives - The Global Adventures of MaiTai Tom and Tracy

September 7, 2025

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Brigitte Bistro – Petaluma, CA

Français Fantastique Brigitte Bistro – Petaluma, CA Visited: August 2025 Friends Kim and Mary have joined us for many dining experiences in France, so when visiting them recently in Northern California, they took us to their favorite French bistro in Petaluma, which is located in the heart of Sonoma wine […]

July 19, 2025

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Gladstones Malibu – Pacific Palisades, CA

Southern California Icon Gladstones Malibu – Pacific Palisades, CA Visited: July 2025 Gladstones restaurant has been nestled between Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Palisades since 1972. With a fabulous deck overlooking the beach, I have downed many a meal and cocktails on this deck. Our […]

February 14, 2025

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La Marine – Paris, France

Parisian Vibe La Marine – Paris, France Visited: September 2024 La Marine, a charming bistro nestled along the Canal Saint-Martin, turned out to be our favorite dinner spot in Paris on this trip. Combining great food, an attentive staff and a Parisian atmosphere that many people seek, La Marine checked […]

February 12, 2025

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Armande – Paris, France

A Tasty Surprise In Montmartre Armande – Paris, France Visited: September 2024 I had plotted a morning walk from Basilique du Sacré-Cœur down Butte Montmarte to the Moulin Rouge when we were tempted by the aroma emanating from a tiny cafe along with what looked like mouthwatering pastries in the […]

February 5, 2025

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Home Restaurant – Los Angeles (Los Feliz), CA

Our Home Away From Home Home Restaurant – Los Angeles (Los Feliz), CA Last Visit: May 2025 We love breakfast, and Home Restaurant in Los Feliz is without a doubt one of our favorite spots to have it. We love the location near Griffith Park (for hiking with Garbo), and […]

December 21, 2024

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Restaurant ‘t Hofke – Antwerp, Belgium

Right Down Our Alley Restaurant ‘t Hofke – Antwerp, Belgium Visited: September 2024 Our favorite restaurant on our trip to Belgium in 2024, was Restaurant ‘t Hofke located in Antwerp. It was so delicious, we dined here twice, which doesn’t happen very often on vacation. t’Hofke is a family-run restaurant […]

December 10, 2024

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Teddy’s By The Sea – Carpinteria, CA

Well Worth The Drive Teddy’s By The Sea – Carpinteria, CA Last Visited: March 2025 You know it has to be a good restaurant for Tracy, Garbo and me to hop in the car and drive an hour and a half to eat. Teddy’s By The Sea has become our […]

October 5, 2024

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Chowder Barge – Wilmington, CA

Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay Chowder Barge – Wilmington, CA July 2024 On a hot summer Sunday afternoon, after a quick stop at Point Fermin Park and Lighthouse (celebrating 150 years!) in San Pedro … […]

May 8, 2024

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The Cave – Ventura, CA

Don’t Judge A Restaurant By Its Cover The Cave – Ventura, CA New American – Last Visit: May 2024 Following is the true tale of discovering a very good restaurant thanks to a passage in an engrossing novel, while making an embarrassingly expensive error when we returned for a second […]