West Coast Series: The Real Meals

Forget the greens, salsa and vinaigrette which were so last post (West Coast Series: Salads and Sweets), you’d think I’ve gone all Bugs Bunny on you. Truth is, it’s time to cast off the pretension and start focusing on the “real” food—the full courses, carbs and that thing we call a proper meal.

"I'll pass" is something unheard of in the sight of these almighty meals, while starvation, a word only concocted by activists - an institution that will never accept me for my lack of shouting intensity.

Once in the West Coast, the best thing to do is take a seat, eat and forget all about it. After all, what happens in the West, stays in the West!

Not to be left behind though are the photos (and proof) of those outlandish and sizzling moments that always ended with that blissful burp. The burgers were not mine, but were just as irresistible to shoot!

Bon appetit! Or should I say, more appropriately: DIG IN!

[caption id="attachment_1649" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Fish Tacos, Tacos Mexico"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1647" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Philly Cheesesteak, Charley's"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1650" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Tuna Salad Sandwich with Pickled Red Onions, International Cafe, Universal Studios"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1651" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Pad Thai, Thai Kitchen"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1645" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Spinach, Mushroom and Tomato Pizza, Bonnano's, MGM Hotel"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1652" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Spinach and Broccoli Stuffed Pizza, Sbarro"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1654" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="My Mexican Salad Platter, Spice Market Buffet"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1655" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Seafood Selection, Spice Market Buffet"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1653" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="My Dainty Dessert Portion, Spice Market Buffet"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1646" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Buckwheat Noodles, Asian Grocery"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1644" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Applebee's"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1643" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Blackened Chicken Penne, Applebee's"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1648" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Cheeseburgers, In-and-Out Burger"][/caption]

Wild, Wild West Coast

People abroad have found it rather odd that I have this fondness for taking photos of food. Hence, to show that I am normal and that I am capable of "balance" in my image selections, I've decided to take photos of places and sights as well.

After all, the scenery in Nevada and California is breathtaking and colorful, and I must admit that taking photos can be an irresistible habit. Being a tourist is my excuse, but I am glad I did, since the pictures capture my happy-high moments and are worth looking at a million times.

One thing I learned is that I have this "thing" for clouds. Or the sky perhaps, but I digress. I present my Top 10.

More on the food later.

[caption id="attachment_1608" align="aligncenter" width="645" caption="Covina Hills"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1615" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Las Vegas"][/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_1620" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Venetian, Las Vegas"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1611" align="aligncenter" width="538" caption="Bellagio, Las Vegas"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1621" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Paris, Las Vegas"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1609" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="The Strip, Las Vegas"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1617" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Primm Valley, Nevada-California Boundary"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1610" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Candy Factory, Universal Studios"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1613" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Bates Motel Scene, Universal Studios"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1616" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles"][/caption]