Posted by Chuck Place on November 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
It was really hot! Too hot to eat. Even the oak trees seemed to be wilting. Set in a valley ringed with mountains, Ojai, California, can get like that in late summer. I was photographing a restaurant review of Osteria Monte Grappa for Westways Magazine and quickly forgot the heat as a colorful plate of … Read more
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Posted by Chuck Place on June 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The first thing that struck me as I walked through the doors of Feast Bistro was the deep red color of the interior. The second was the wonderful aroma of clams and mussels in a garlic cream sauce. As far as I am concerned, even cardboard would be tasty with garlic cream sauce. I knew … Read more
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