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The Waverly – Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
An elevated diner vibe. The food was decent. The service and the ambience were quite good.
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J’s Deli – Palm Desert, California
A traditional Jewish deli with a large outdoor seating area. The matzoh ball chicken soup and the potato knishes are standouts — for only a few bucks.
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Don Diego’s of Indian Wells – Indian Wells, California
A great find, tucked away in a strip mall. Large outdoor seating. Great Mexican food at low prices.
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The Grill on Main – La Quinta, California
Good selection of well-prepared items on the menu. Large outdoor seating in Old Town La Quinta.
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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill – La Quinta, California
Standard fare. Good for salads and pizza. I found the entrées only so-so.
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Adobe Grill – La Quinta, California
Wonderful Mexican food at the beautiful La Quinta Resort. Love their mole — a wonderful blend of chocolate and warm spices. Live music on Thursdays and Sundays.
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Over Easy – Chandler, Arizona
Excellent breakfast spot. Fresh-squeezed OJ and great egg dishes. Cool water misters for those hot Arizona days.
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Crust Simply Italian – Chandler, Arizona
Very good Italian fare. Hit the spot. Lively weekend evening crowd in downtown Chandler.
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85°C Bakery Cafe – Chandler, Arizona
Large selection, but I found it odd that the baked goods were wrapped in plastic. It made me wonder how old they were. All in all, a decent experience.
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Talavera – Scottsdale, Arizona
Gorgeous view from the outdoor seating at the Four Seasons Resort at Troon North. Very good service. But my chicken dish was just OK — heavy on the onions, and they were sweated ra