California Mishegoss #11: The Goonies Beach, A Walk in Space, & more…
Places to Go. Things to DO. People to See!
Hi Friends!
Here are this week’s things to investigate.
Enjoy!
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Mark & Patti
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Visiting the Goonie’s Beach
from the article:
An entire generation’s love of Baby Ruth candy bars, the "Truffle Shuffle" and pirate ships can be traced back to the 1985 cult classic, starring a who’s who of 1980s young stars, including Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman and Ke Huy Quan. The movie, based on a story developed by none other than Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner, is as good today as it ever was.
Let’s Eat!
Want To Eat at a James Beard Award Semi-finalist Restaurant?
from the article:
Yuka Ioroi and Kris Toliao of Cassava were recognized in the Outstanding Restaurateur category, and David Nayfeld of Che Fico was recognized in the Outstanding Chef category. Moroccan fine dining restaurant Mourad also received a nod for Outstanding Restaurant, and modern Russian spot Birch & Rye was included on the Best New Restaurant list.
Where to Eat in San Francisco’s China Town
from the article:
The restaurant scene in one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods is also experiencing a renaissance as several award-winning, high-end dining destinations have set up shop here in the last few years. These newer establishments might be garnering international media attention, but Chinatown has always been a hub of vibrant cuisine and culture — and it has the long-lasting bars and dining institutions to prove it.
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
from the article:
Potrero Hill’s main artery is a stretch of 18th Street between Texas and Connecticut streets where a cluster of restaurants and shops invite foot traffic. The see-and-be-seen 18th Street hangout, Farley’s, is known as much for its lattes and macchiatos as its promotion of community artists and musicians and open invitation to write in the available community journals or to sit and read an actual, printed magazine from an expansive rack of media. Or, bring a book from nearby Christopher’s Books.
Let’s Go Here or There!
The Only. Way To See The Bloom?
from the article:
A superbloom of golden poppies, California's state flower, is starting to blossom on the slopes of Walker Canyon in Riverside County. In recent years, the bloom has seen hundreds of thousands of visitors, but this year the trails and viewpoints around flowers will be inaccessible after Lake Elsinore city officials shut it down Tuesday.
Sea Caves in Southern California
from the article:
Have you ever explored a cave? It can be both fascinating and educational, especially at the hidden sea caves of Southern California. There are quite a few naturally-created sea caves in the area, and each is a little different. Some are a bit more off the beaten path, so see our beach pages to find their location. Most are not so deep that you need a head lamp, but bring your phone for photos and use the flashlight if necessary. Beach caves are cool, literally, and are a refreshing place to get out of the sun.
Thinking of Visting Nintendo World?
from the article:
Super Nintendo World, the first-ever video game land to open in an American theme park, is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. While the land technically opens Feb. 17, it has been in annual passholder previews for a few weeks now — and if the hourslong waits during the soft opening are any indication, the full opening is going to be packed.
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on a side note…
Ride Dubbed “Fatphobic”
The term — used to describe discrimination toward larger people — has been used to describe the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride, which comes with a waist-size limitation for riders. According to the park's safety and accessibility guidelines, those with a 40-inch waistline or greater may not be able to use the ride.
here’s the rest of the explanation
Before You Go a Little FYI
Want to Walk in Space?
Easter eggs in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
from the article:
But on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new ride that opened Jan. 27, the secrets are right there in plain sight … as long as you know what to look for.
In fact, the ride holds a unique distinction: It has more hidden Mickeys than any other attraction in the entire Disneyland resort. The same goes for the Walt Disney World version, too. How many? “A hysterical number,” Sarah Kibler, an Imagineer who worked on the interior design of the ride building and the ride queue, tells SFGATE. “I can’t answer that question — but there are little kernels of Mickey everywhere through this attraction.”
One Last Thing…
We hope you enjoyed this week's California Mishegoss, even though it was calorie-laden. Maybe it's what the good doctor ordered; then, maybe not.
Either way, enjoy your weekend and the week ahead.
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Mark & Patti