A Visalia Tradition For Over 60 Years

Taylor's Hot Dog Stand

From my barefoot days to now I’ve enjoyed this little place, Taylor’s Hot Dog Stand. It took some years before I could eat the hot dog fully loaded but by far the best way. Great to the last bite!

Love Visalia and Love Taylor’s Hot Dog Stand. Come try it out!


A Pleasant Outdoor Lunch At Watson’s

Small City Big Eats

Thank you Watson’s!

I was a road warrior for some years and the one big plus was seeing the United States. Okay, sometimes I just saw the inside of the airport! Being away from home was lonely but more than that uneventful … although bombarded by enormous amounts of work which sometimes softened the blow of boredom but more likely just increased cardiac risk. On these overnighters I found myself looking for special restaurants to make my travel more memorable … Family owned to quaint, famous to fabulous, regional food to ethnic food. Some parts of the country, this was hard to find.

A road warrior would be pleasantly surprised by Visalia. We have restaurants with big city sophistication, with healthy options, with diversity. We just have amazing eateries. Watson’s is one.

Small City Big Eats!


Happy Birthday Julia CHILD! You are 101!

Celebrating Julia Child

Last night was Julia Child’s birthday celebration at Jack & Charlie’s in Visalia. The fourth of the now annual event. This was one of the five courses. Rich and buttery. All courses had a very nice presentation. I don’t need an excuse to eat here. Food is always good. Love the service! Last night was just about fun.

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