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Something crunchy and savory, Fish and chips is truly a staple part of America’s favorite dishes.

But little did we know that it is actually of British origin.

This battered fish and hot potato chips is simply a perfect match. We might not know specifically why, but with both having a crunchy outer part and soft on the inside it has been a favorite of people in all ages.

This dish is a complete deal since it is packed with nutritional benefits. Protein from fish and carbohydrates from those fried potato chips are just few of those. This is why some choose to enjoy it as it is.

It is also easy to eat so some enjoy it to go rather than a dine in treat.

Fish and chips might not be originally from California but with the state’s geographical location, it has been a favorite dish by the locals. Also, with its location, each ingredients are fresh and really flavorful.

With the number of restaurants serving it, even tourists made it a part of their must try list.

If you haven’t tried one, well it’s your lucky day. We might not be able to give you a treat but we can surely help you find the best place for you to have one.

Though it will be too long to list all the best diners in California, we’ll first list down the best spots for fish and chips in Northern California.

Morgan’s Lobster Shack & Fish Market

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If you are planning to go to Nevada County, then a must visit place in Truckee is Morgan’s Lobster Shack and Fish Market. Enjoy eating their well-known fish and chips while sitting in their patio with the view of a gorgeous mountain. From the store name itself you can easily say that this diner specializes on seafood- and well, they are really doing great in it. Morgan’s ensure that their customer only receive the best and the freshest. They source their seafood from Lake Tahoe and fresh fish are arriving in their restaurant almost every day.

Hotel Leger Restaurant & Saloon

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Hotel Leger is actually one of the oldest running hotels in California. It is not as fancy as other hotels in the state but it has been a Calaveras County’s favorite because of its very welcoming vibe. This hotel have their own Restaurant & Saloon where you can enjoy mouthwatering meals that will surely make your tummy full. Their house favorite is Fish and chips. They made sure that each fish is hand dipped and golden brown and undeniably crispy. You’ll surely love every bite as you sit down in their very cozy and quite laid back dining area.

Tower Café

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When in Sacramento, a must visit place is Tower Café. This café is the quirkiest and one of the coolest café in the city. Its walls are field with paintings, decors, statues and more! Plus, they made sure that it will feel very homey as they incorporated green leafy plants in their diner. When it comes to their meals, a classic favorite is their fish and chips. This is served with coleslaw and they made sure that each chunk of fish and fries are big, crunchy and flavorful. You’ll get to enjoy two sauces in every order as well. Their Santa Fe salmon is also a must try.

Cafeteria 15L

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There is no doubt that America’s classic dishes and snacks are the best. And if you want to enjoy having those classic in a contemporary yet very cozy place, then Cafeteria 15L is the best place to go. This restaurant serves and gives justice to the classic, including the all-time favorite- fish and chips while ensuring that you are comfortable and mesmerized by the place’ artistic design. This battered fish is served in big strips that is truly finger licking good. It is served with a delicious tartar sauce that will certainly make each bite burst with flavor. Sit, dine, make new friends as you get your belly bloated.

Woodhouse Fish Company

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Woodhouse Fish Company is definitely a staple when it comes to seafood restaurants in San Francisco. Once you step into the place, you will feel the diner’s love for the sea. The place is field with small boats and ships that is perfectly matched with wooden table, chairs and flooring. This atmosphere made this a favorite hangout place for the kids at heart. There is also no doubt that this diner served one of the best fish and chips. Served in a classic manner, each fish comes in big strips that you can easily eat with your fingers.

Danette’s Brick Oven Pub

https://www.danettesbrickovenpub.com/about-us.html

If you are craving for an overly topped pizza that is definitely delicious, then it’s time to visit Danette’s Brick Oven Pub in Placerville. This pub is best known for their pizza and towering burgers. The interior of the place is a classic, nothing would seem very special until you see every plate of your ordered meal. It might not be their most popular item but they still managed to make their fish and chips one of the best. This became the best not just because of its flavor but also with its volume.

Camelot Fish & Chips

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I guess we don’t have to say much about this since the name itself states that this place is known for their fish and chips. Camelot is located in Pacifica and is just an ordinary pub that doesn’t really look enticing for new comers. But once you enter the place, you will feel the British vibe right away. And since Fish and chips is from the British origin, there’s no doubt that this pub is one of the masters in creating this dish.

Fish

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Yes, the name of this restaurant in Sausalito is as simple as that. The name might not be that attractive but with the restaurant’s vibe and food, it has been one of the local’s favorite. Your tummy will surely be happy once you ordered their well-known fish and chips as you sit down outside the restaurant and look into several yachts.

What are you waiting for? Grab your keys and drive to this awesome places and try their fish and chips! Let us know what you think about it. If you think your favorite diner deserve a spot in this list, then let us know why! Enjoy each crunchy bite everyone!

In few days, we will welcome a new year with hopes that everything will be fantastic for the rest of the year. This is why we start it with an awesome celebration.

In California, everyone is already excited. There are upcoming private parties and several free events as well. And since there will definitely be a lot to choose from, we decided to list down the best places to celebrate NYE.

The list below includes both free and paid events to give you more choices.

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2018 will end in few days.

It may be hard to bid goodbye to one awesome year but we have to. We need to welcome 2019 with love and joy. Well, some believe that how you feel on the first day of the year is how you will be feeling in most of the days in this year. We don’t have to be scared or become too careful because all we need is to be happy- besides, it’s just a belief.

It is truly important that we make this day a blast not because of that belief but because it serves as a thanksgiving day to the previous year that made us laugh and cry. Also, it is a day to welcome a new year for us to reach for our goals, spread more love and be a step closer to our dreams.

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Everyone has their own favorite ball game. Most choose basketball and volleyball with proper set of rules and a standardized playing area.

But some loves swinging and hitting that golf ball. No specific terrain for its playing area, anything can happen once that ball goes flying. It may be the quietest game but it is definitely one of the most thrilling and nerve racking sport- a silent but deadly game I would say.

In Golf, your mind and body should come in symphony. It is a game full of strategizing and control. The mere fact that how you strike the golf ball will affect everything, it is important that a player analyze it before doing any move. Well, you can’t do anything else once your golf ball lands on the sand – you have to bring it onto the hole no matter what.

This sport might seem too boring to some but the excitement of watching each game is like being one number closer to winning the lottery.

However, looking for a venue to play this game is critical. You must make sure that the place is not too windy and has little to no obstruction. So unlike other games, you can’t just set it up anywhere.

This is why golf lovers who are into business looks for a perfect venue and transform it to become ideal for playing this sport. It doesn’t have to be fancy as long as it has the right wind condition, floor area and a space that is enough for each player to make a swing.

But someone decided to take this to a different level. It’s Topgolf.

Topgolf is a paradise for golfers. It is not just a venue to play but also to bond and mingle with other golfers. This place is simply extraordinary.

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/07/12/a-new-topgolf-location-is-coming-to-lake-mary

HDTVs around the place, some music, and impressive food – this place got it all! This made it a perfect venue for company games, reunions and those who wants to feel a bit lighter when playing the game.

Hence, Topgolf is not just about the entertainment. They made sure that it will be a suitable venue for any gold game. They have climate-controlled playing bays for it to be comfortable to use anytime of the year. Plus, their venue is not just for adults- it’s perfect for all ages and even for those who are not into the game.

And last September 2018, Topgolf announced through their twitter account that they are coming to Los Angeles! But where?!

According to reports from The Daily Breeze, Topgolf won the deal with El Segundo and will be transforming a golf course into this paradise.

The Lakes is the golf course in El Segundo that will be transformed into this high end venue. It is still a great place but maybe it’s now time to keep up with the trend and get along with the developing technology.

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/drew-brees-hosting-event-at-to

Topgolf will turn this two-story range to three-story with the most up to date technology. It will be a climate controlled building with electronic scoreboards and 100 hitting bays! Wouldn’t that be awesome?!

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2017/08/08/topgolf-glendale-westgate-west-valley/547167001/

Plus, this will not just be an ordinary golf course because you can come with your friends to hang out! Some said that there will be some private rooms where you can watch the game while talking and laughing with your peers! The noise won’t affect other players anymore! There’s more! They’ll serve food and drinks here as well! And base on what we read and heard, Topgolf serves impressive food that can be hard to find in other ranges.

Their dish includes grilled steak pitas, burgers, and even desserts. In their Las Vegas location, they also serve like margaritas, old fashioned, and Long Island iced teas to go with crispy rock shrimp, kalbi short rib tacos, chicken wings, and flatbreads. Hopefully all this will come to LA.

https://fox8.com/2018/02/15/topgolf-coming-to-independence-in-2019/

All this amazing things will make it a great venue for hosting an even or a party. Maybe, there will be a couple that love golf so much that they’ll have their wedding here! That will be epic!

Also they strive to change the game. They made traditional driving ranges to a more techy game. They somewhat made it with electronic targets that award points when balls land in them.

https://theweekendedition.com.au/gold-coast/stumble-guide/topgolf-gold-coast/

Hence, we have read that some have doubts about all of this. For some traditional and local golfers, this might make the cost of playing golf too expensive for some to afford. They fear that it might increase the cost of golf balls in the market as well.

Also, some fear that it will just worsen the traffic in the city. Some are also questioning why The Lakes should be transformed if everything is still okay. Well, everyone has the right for their opinion and we can never really tell until its build and running.

Doubting or not, everyone in Los Angeles and even the entire state is waiting for its big reveal!

We do hope that this will bring a positive change in the traditional golf game and will truly bring joy to all its future guests!

Topgolf, California is ready for you!

Pizza is almost everyone’s favorite.

It is loaded with different ingredients that made each bite different from another. Some love it with simple pizza sauce and chewy cheese but some wants it loaded with toppings like peperoni, bell peppers, olives, herbs and more. But in whatever way you want it, it will definitely be whimsical.

In the United States, the most popular place to find pizza is in New York. But our most loved California won’t miss out! There are several diner’s that create better pizza than New York! The only thing you need to do is find them!

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