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03/11/2016

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Eating Ojai Food Walking TourEating Ojai
A food tour is the best way to get immersed into the city’s dining scene. You get to sample multiple restaurants and, because there is a guide, you also gain a new friend on the inside.

Allison Costa, Owner of Ventura Food Tours and Santa Barbara Tasting Tours has been

Eating Ojai
A food tour is the best way to get immersed into the city’s dining scene. You get to sample multiple restaurants and, because there is a guide, you also gain a new friend on the inside.

Allison Costa, Owner of Ventura Food Tours and Santa Barbara Tasting Tours has been in business for 4 years. She started with the Ventura tour and then quickly added the Ojai tour. Now she runs a Santa Barbara Tour as well.
I had the pleasure of highlighting the Eating Ojai Tour. We did some walking which I love. Maureen Durkin, our lovely tour guide, caught us up on Ojai history and culture while we shimmied through Ojai’s picture perfect downtown amongst Oak Trees and the Colonial Spanish Architecture. There really is something revitalizing about the area. I found myself in a peaceful and happier mood by the end of the tour.
Here is what we got to enjoy on our exciting 6 stop tour.
La Fuente – We tried sweet corn, green chile and pork tamales that were so moist. We also learned about the history of Tamale making.
Los Caporales – Nectar of the Gods and Chile Relleno. Letica, the Owner, shared legendary family stories about some of their signature dishes.
www.loscaporalesrestaurant.com
Carolina Gramm Designs – Infused olive tasting. You really don’t know what you’re missing until you taste a fine quality olive oil. We tried a variety of infused flavors.
www.grammdesign.com
Rainbow Bridge Market – 2 Deli salads samples washed down with Ojai’s own Lori’s Lavender Lemonade.
www.rainbowbridgeojai.com
Ojai Vineyard – Flight of 3 wines. I wish we had more time to stick around here.
www.ojaivineyard.com
Knead Baking Company – Dessert cupcake that was the perfect luscious ending for the day.
www.kneadbakingcompany.com
Also visit Ventura Foods Tours online for more information on the Ventura, Ojai, and Santa Barbara walking tours.
www.venturafoodtours.com
805-295-TOUR
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02/06/2016

Episode One El Rey Cantina It’s always happening at El Rey Cantina. El Rey lies diagonal from the old mission on main street Ventura and if you’re in the nei...

02/04/2016

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - New YouTube Channel – Ventura County Web SeriesVentura Dollar Dining is Expanding!
We are making more videos and now we have a channel for all of them. It& #8217;s a Ventura County Web Series on YouTube. Please subscribe so you don& #8217;t miss out on videos all about fun things to do, great places to eat, and the creative people that

Ventura Dollar Dining is Expanding!
We are making more videos and now we have a channel for all of them. It’s a Ventura County Web Series on YouTube. Please subscribe so you don’t miss out on videos all about fun things to do, great places to eat, and the creative people that give Ventura County it’s flavor.
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08/15/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Best Bloody Mary in Ventura on SundaysWikipedia says,
A Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and combinations of other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, piri piri sauce, beef consommé or bouillon, horseradish, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and celery salt. It has been called & #8220;the world& #8217;s

Wikipedia says,
A Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and combinations of other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, piri piri sauce, beef consommé or bouillon, horseradish, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and celery salt. It has been called “the world’s most complex cocktail”.
It’s just not a Sunday without a zesty Bloody Mary here in Ventura.
Beach House Fish on the Pier
It’s not on Happy Hour but try the pickled Bloody. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Upstairs you can choose your own toppings to somewhat build your own. Add Crab Legs to yours.
Or get the standard $5 Bloody which is just perfect.
Lure
A classic bloody Mary with an extra dash of horseradish.
Boatyard Café at the Harbor – $3
Brophy Bros
One of the stiffest Bloody Mary’s out there. It has an herbal flavor. I am guessing there are some extra celery seeds in the mixture.
The Greek
This Bloody make me happy because it’s only $4 in the bar and patio
Peiranos
Classic in a Tumbler but cheap
Winchesters
$4 Bloody Mary. Haven’t tried it yet
Bloody Mary Bar

Discovery Ventura
Absolut Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays only. $9.95
Social Tap
Build your own, Bloody Mary Bar. They have just about every garnish and hot sauce you can imagine for $7.

08/09/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Sunday Bottomless MimosasCheapest mimosas in town. Sometimes I just want to sit, chill, and people watch. Here are my favorite places to do that at.
Milanos at the Ventura harbor $3
Peiranos $2.50 Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s and Happy Hour all day no less.
Beach House Tacos $3 till 12PM
Boatyard Café at the Harbor $3
805 Bar

Cheapest mimosas in town. Sometimes I just want to sit, chill, and people watch. Here are my favorite places to do that at.
Milanos at the Ventura harbor $3
Peiranos $2.50 Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s and Happy Hour all day no less.
Beach House Tacos $3 till 12PM
Boatyard Café at the Harbor $3
805 Bar and Grill $3 Mimosas all day.
The Greek $4 in the bar and patio sat and sun.


Bottomless Mimosas
Whales Tail at the Oxnard Harbor $10
The Waterside at the Oxnard Harbor $15 Also Blood orange Mimosa
Discovery Ventura $13
Hill Street Café add bottomless Mimosas to your regular menu item for only $3!
Alexanders at the Harbor included with the buffet brunch.
Saloon BBQ on Main Street $10
El Rey Cantina on Main Street $15
Sugar Beets Downtown Oxnard $20

08/05/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Best Michelada in Ventura
A Micheladas is the perfect beach side cocktail. Some say it is a great hangover cure, arguably better than a Bloody Mary . A Michelada uses the same spices and seasonings as a Bloody Mary except is made with beer instead of vodka. Typically Micheladas are made with Mexican beers but are not required.
Just

A Micheladas is the perfect beach side cocktail. Some say it is a great hangover cure, arguably better than a Bloody Mary . A Michelada uses the same spices and seasonings as a Bloody Mary except is made with beer instead of vodka. Typically Micheladas are made with Mexican beers but are not required.
Just writing about the Michelada is making my mouth water. A Michelada is the perfect blend of fizzy, salty, lime.
Over the years I have seen Micheladas slowly become popular. There are just some places that have been doing them right long enough to be considered far superior to other restaurants. Here are my favorite Micheladas.
Best Micheladas


El Taqueria Tepatitlan on The Ventura Avenue. shown as the posts featured image.
El Rey Main Street
Cabo Seafood and Grill near Downtown Oxnard
Hopefully my list will grow. let me know where I can try some good Micheladas.

08/04/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Bunny’s Dog Friendly VenturaBunny’s Happy Hour Dog Blog
Bunny and me
Bunny has grown accustomed to walking all over Ventura and visiting many of the dog friendly restaurants. He is a mystery breed. Possibly a Yorkie-Chihuahua mix. He is full of love and admiration for his friends and family. He simply shakes with excitement when

Bunny’s Happy Hour Dog Blog
Bunny and me
Bunny has grown accustomed to walking all over Ventura and visiting many of the dog friendly restaurants. He is a mystery breed. Possibly a Yorkie-Chihuahua mix. He is full of love and admiration for his friends and family. He simply shakes with excitement when he sees us putting on our shoes because he thinks we are going for an adventure. Sometimes we have to leave him home which breaks our hearts to see him hop around trying to get our attention, “Hey, you’re taking me right? Remember me? I’m ready to go with you! Ok Let’s go! Where are we going? Your’e not gonna leave me here, right?….right? HELLO, don’t forget about ME! I wanna go too! I’m coming with you right?’

Bunny is so attuned that even if I quietly take the leash off the hook he will come running out from a sleep in the back room. He always enjoys the sights and smells of the city. Like people, dogs don’t always get along with every other dog. Bunny generally will introduce himself with a wagging tail but there’s always that once in a while where he just doesn’t vibe with a dog. We just have to move along.
Why Bunny? Bunny has tall almost rabbit like ears. And he stand up on his hind legs when he wants to get a better vantage point just like a Rabbit. He also is super-fast when he gets in the mood he will run around the living room 10 times showing off his super speed. Then he stops to see that we are watching. He is so proud of himself. Bunny also burrows. In the middle of the night when he know we are sleeping he uses his muzzle to open up a tunnel from the crook of my armpit down to where my feet are. He then proceeds to scratch around as if he is digging a little den for himself, does 2 or 3 little revolutions, takes one final dramatic breath, and finally settles in. Goodnight little Bunny.
Recently our Landlord decided that for health reasons he needed to sell the property so we began having to leave the house with Bunny for extended periods because of Open Houses. I began to take note of the places Bunny was most welcomed visiting while we were out killing time. I hope you enjoy this list of dog friendly restaurants as much as Bunny did.
Downtown Ventura
Peirano’s
Café Nouveau
Winchesters
Spencer Makenzie’s
Shanghai Beer Garden
Anacapa Brewery
Yolie’s
71 Palm
Bombay’s
Ventura Pier
Beach House Fish and Tacos
Seaward Exit
Seaward fish and Chips
Social Tap
The Jolly Oyster
Ventura Harbor
Surf and Taco Harbor
Harbor Cove Café
Milanos
Boatyard Cafe
Margarita Villa
Andrias
The Rhumb Line
The Greek
Andres 805 Bar and Grill
Oxnard/101
Lazy Dog
Oxnard Harbor
Sea Fresh Oxnard
Camarillo
Texas Cattle Co
The Waypoint Café at the Camarillo Airport

Remember some simple rules for doggie dining.
Pets are supposed to stay on the ground. That’s not the restaurants rule, that’s a health department rule. Learn what is acceptable at the restaurant you are visiting and enjoy spending time with your precious bestie!

Stay tuned for more Bunny’s Dog Friendly Ventura





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08/03/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Ventura Monday Happy HoursThere are plenty of Happy Hours to choose from on Mondays. After the weekend most people are ready to spend the night in. But for those not on a Monday through Friday work week, Monday is as good as anytime to enjoy a cheap break at the bar or restaurant.
Here

There are plenty of Happy Hours to choose from on Mondays. After the weekend most people are ready to spend the night in. But for those not on a Monday through Friday work week, Monday is as good as anytime to enjoy a cheap break at the bar or restaurant.
Here are some of my favorite deals for Monday in Ventura.
For a complete list of Monday Happy Hours click here:
http://venturadollardining.com/monday/
Ventura Harbor
At the Ventura Harbor you can enjoy Sports night at 805 Bar and Grill. Beers are $3 all night. What we love to do here is order one grilled sandwich which comes with a cup of soup. Then you can add on one extra cup and bam, we have a meal for 2 for super cheap. And it filling.
Rhumb Line has a Burger and Brew deal for $10.
The Greek at the Harbor is worth mentioning because it one of the few Happy Hours that starts at 2!
Downtown
Not too many places have pitchers anymore and when you find a discounted pitcher, you are really getting a good bargain. At Winchesters they take $4 off pitchers for Monday Happy Hour.
Late night Happy Hour or reverse Happy Hour starts at 3 at Saloon BBQ till closing.
Barrelhouse 101 offers Happy Hour all day on Mondays only.
Oxnard
Another Happy Hour that starts early and goes all night is at Sea Fresh at the Oxnard Harbor.
These are some of the more exciting Happy Hours on Monday. See a more complete list with prices and times at http://venturadollardining.com/monday/

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08/02/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - List of Sunday Brunch and Buffets in VenturaBrunch, Buffet, Bloody Mary& #8217;s, Bottomless Mimosas, and Prime Rib. Complete list of great places to enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning on any budget.
All You Can Eat Buffet Brunch
All You Can Eat Brunches are a treat. We have a handful of places where you can enjoy seconds, thirds, and fourths.
Yolandas –

Brunch, Buffet, Bloody Mary’s, Bottomless Mimosas, and Prime Rib. Complete list of great places to enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning on any budget.
All You Can Eat Buffet Brunch
All You Can Eat Brunches are a treat. We have a handful of places where you can enjoy seconds, thirds, and fourths.
Yolandas – All you can eat Buffet 16.95 includes 2 glasses of champagne.
Discovery Ventura 10-3 $20 adults $10 for Kids. Includes Bloody May Bar and Bottomless Mimosas and Omelet Bar. 10-3
Golden China – amazing selection with anything you can imagine. $20
10-1:30
Alexanders – Buffet style with an omelet station. Prime Rib! Endless Mimosas $28
10 AM to 2 PM
Great Breakfast Menus
No these aren’t discount prices but the atmosphere combined with a decent price make these restaurants my favorites.
Social Tap on Seaward
The Huevos Rancheros is generous and excellent for only $10
Café Nouveau
Get here early. There is good reason for the wait.
Nonas Café
The courtyard is something out of a storybook.
The Vagabond
I have heard lots of good stuff about. Though I haven’t been there. And it’s the cheapest menu I’ve seen so I thought I’d mention it.
The Waypoint Café at the Camarillo Airport
Again there is always a wait. On a Sunday be prepared to be sat at least 30 minutes after you get your name in.


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08/01/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Best Saturday Happy Hours in VenturaSaturday is slim pickings for Happy Hours. Nevertheless here are a couple that are worthy.
If you want to see a more complete list with links, click here.
The Pier
Beach House Fish is a rare Happy Hour Find for Saturdays from 2-5.
Grab a seat on the patio and watch the arts and

Saturday is slim pickings for Happy Hours. Nevertheless here are a couple that are worthy.
If you want to see a more complete list with links, click here.
The Pier
Beach House Fish is a rare Happy Hour Find for Saturdays from 2-5.
Grab a seat on the patio and watch the arts and craft vendors on the boardwalk at Alohas.
Downtown
The ever dependable Café Fiore has Happy Hour EVERY day. Even on Saturday.
You can enjoy Happy Hour specials all day at Winchesters. $4 Bloodies and Champagne Cocktails.
Central Ventura
Surf Brewery is our own home beer brewery. You can catch the taco truck here every day too.
This is an odd tidbit, but Bevmo has free tastings on Saturdays from 2-5. They will wave the tasting fee if you make a purchase. Which you probably are going to do anyways if it’s during the 5 cent sale.

07/31/2015

New post added at Ventura Happy Hour Directory - Friday Happy Hour Ventura’s hard to choose my favorite for Fridays. They are ALL my favorite after a long work week. I will try to narrow it down. Here it goes.
Click here if you want to see a full list with links.
Ventura Harbor
The Greek starts Happy Hour at 2PM and goes until 7.

It’s hard to choose my favorite for Fridays. They are ALL my favorite after a long work week. I will try to narrow it down. Here it goes.
Click here if you want to see a full list with links.
Ventura Harbor
The Greek starts Happy Hour at 2PM and goes until 7. But don’t turn the channel just yet, the belly dancing show starts at 7:30.
We have mastered the art of Brophy’s ceviche. A spoonful on a saltine cracker. Then a sq**rt of lemon, an dollop of cocktail sauce, a dot of horseradish. A meal for 2 for $6. But you have to get there early. This place is popular. And for good reason.
The Pier
The Beach House Deck has an amazing Reverse Happy Hour from 6- close.
Say Aloha to the week, and Aloha to the weekend! Aloha Steakhouse has a beautiful patio lounge area screened by a glass. There are some yummy appetizers on the HH menu.
Downtown
Café Fiore opens up the Tree house in the back on Friday so there is plenty of seating
Oxnard Collection
Wholefoods Bar Rincon serves up a fish and chips plate fro $10 on Fridays.
Oxnard Harbor
All night is when you can get some amazing Happy Hour food and drinks at Sea Fresh while you watch the passengers board the fishing boats for all night fishing.