Sushi In The Desert??? – Palm Desert, California

October 12th, 2006

We arrived in Palm Desert last night, Sunday October 9, 2006 craving good sushi and wondered where we might find some. Mikado Sushi in Palm Desert.The lady at the Marriott timeshare we were staying at told us the nearest sushi place was at least a 10-15 minute drive away…not so as it turned out.

The Location
We discovered (by asking a different employee at the timeshare), that there was a yummy sushi restaurant just down the street! This “sushi place” is Mikado Sushi in the stunning JW Marriott Hotel. Read the rest of this entry »

The LA County Fair – Pet A Goat or Eat A Fried Twinkie! – Pomona, California

September 30th, 2006

Every year the L.A. County Fair comes to Pomona, California. The Pomona Fairgrounds to be exact. This is both a fun and educational adventure. This event is a do-not-miss for folks that live in Southern California, or for those just visiting. In true “LA Style” this fair extravaganza boasts everything from homemade crafts and baked goods to rides and attractions, live music from up and coming bands, and posh floral displays. You can even try a deep fried twinkie! (Or, deep fried avacado for those “healthy” individuals). Read the rest of this entry »