Burma 2

Recently, we enjoyed a great Burmese lunch at Burma 2 in Walnut Creek. We learned about this restaurant on the tv show “Check Please” and it peaked our interest.

The chef has over 20 years’ experience preparing dishes made fresh daily.  They are open daily for lunch and dinner and offer take-out and catering.  You may request light to spicy dishes and there is live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Enjoy a Drakes Pilsner lager or one of their signature cocktails like the Burmese Python or a variety of wines while your food is being prepared.

We enjoyed their Coconut Chicken Palata and Chicken Lettuce Wraps for appetizers. For the entree we tried Sesame Beef and the traditional Tea Leaf Salad. Both were fantastic and full of bright flavors.

For dessert, our server recommended Shwe Gyi. It is a Burmese coconut crème cake with ice cream. 

This is a “must do” foodie experience close to Danville in the wonderful city of Walnut Creek full of sensational shopping and a variety of dining establishments. 

For more information and to make a reservation go to:

https://www.burma2.com/

 

Life Is A Cabernet: 2019 Alexander Valley Release Day

Recently, we enjoyed the Silver Oak 2019 Alexander Valley Release Party.  Loyal Silver Oak patrons enjoyed a day of ‘fun’ at the Oakville facility in Napa.

There was a morning session for wine lovers from 10:00 to 12.:30 and an afternoon session from 2:00 to 4:30. 

In addition to the sensational wine that has been produced for over 50 years, patrons enjoyed great food, photo booths and music on this sun splashed day.  

This year the Release party featured 3 of America’s top pizza chefs. Chris Bianco, Ann Kim and Marc Vetri made a variety of their famous pizzas that brought smiles of joy while enjoying this great wine. 

“Life Is A Cabernet”

For more information and to make an appointment to visit this great winery go to:

https://silveroak.com/visit/release-day/

Hidden Gem: Santa Lucia Preserve Minutes From Famous Pebble Beach, California.

Recently, we had the pleasure to visit Santa Lucia Preserve near famous Pebble Beach, California. Our host was Riley Ramones who is the head pro at the Tom Fazio designed golf course.

This golf course is described on the web site as “a pastoral landscape ringed by mountains-a canvas unencumbered  by roads, homes, or distraction- and the result is one of the most serene and beautifully challenged 18 holes on the planet. Every tee is a postcard, every green a reward. Here bathed in the warm California sunshine is a private experience that lives up to its perennial top 100 ranking.” Memberships are available for both residents and non residents.

This private community sits on 20,000 acres 18,000 acres are protected in perpetuity by a conversation land trust. There are just 297 home sites. Besides golf,  Santa Lucia has a world class Equestrian Center, 3 dining venues, coffee house, lodging at the historic Hacienda, and a state of the art Sports Center. In addition, there is glamping and water sports at Moore’s lake, sporting courts and a swim center.  In addition to lots of fun in the sun, it is a great place for business meetings and weddings.

Our round of golf was very  special  having the entire golf course to ourselves and aided by our knowledgeable caddy and golf pro. 

After golf, we enjoyed a great lunch enjoying sensational views of this special place. 

We would highly recommend you make an appointment to tour this ‘slice’ of heaven. Having been to Augusta twice,  the drive into the  Santa Lucia Preserve rivals the ‘goose bumps’ you get when driving into Augusta on Magnolia Lane. 

For more information, go to:

https://www.santaluciapreserve.com/